Overview

Students gain in-depth expertise in biochemistry and the biomedical sciences, with the opportunity to carry out research projects at a world-class level and build collaborations with other leading research groups.

Features

The Biochemistry program at McGill University has a Harmonized Stipend Policy to ensure students are paid an adequate stipend;

Students may focus their research work Chemical Biology, Human Systems Biology (Bioinformatics), Cancer Research/Oncology, or Structural Biology;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminars in Biochemistry

Research Seminar

Thesis Proposal

Research Seminar

Advanced Strategies in Genetics and Genomics

Genomics and Gene Expression

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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86

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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86

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Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA

English-language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

18238 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9119 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

2966 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1483 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Montréal

1074 - 1759 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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