Overview
The intention of the Biochemistry - Bioinformatics option from McGill University is to train students to become researchers in this interdisciplinary field.
Key Features
- This includes the development of strategies for experimental design, the construction of tools to analyse datasets, the application of modelling techniques, the creation of tools for manipulating Bioinformatics data, the integration of biological databases, and the use of algorithms and statistics.
- The option consists of a number of interdisciplinary courses and a seminar designed to bring students from many backgrounds together and to provide a thorough overview of research in this field.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Seminar
- Bioinformatics Seminar
- Advanced Strategies in Genetics and Genomics
- Genomics and Gene Expression
- Macromolecular Structure
- Structural Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics: Functional Genomics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall deadlines : June 21 (national); January 15 (international);
- Winter deadlines: November 10 (national); August 1 (international);
Language
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Disciplines
Chemistry Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 37 other PhDs in Chemistry in CanadaAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Agreement of a faculty member to act as Thesis Supervisor and to provide adequate financial support
- Acceptance by a Bioinformatics or Chemical Biology research director
Tuition Fee
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International
17708 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8854 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
2880 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1440 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Montréal
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