Overview

The objective of the M.Sc. (Thesis) and Ph.D. degree in Pharmacology at McGill University is to provide in-depth independent research experience in a specific area of pharmacology. The program leading to a doctoral degree is designed to provide students the opportunity to acquire knowledge in pharmacology, to conduct an original research project, to analyze data, and to write a thesis. Students will also receive essential training in research professionalism and scientific communication.

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner.

The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Pharmacology
Research Professionalism for Pharmacologists
Scientific Communication for Pharmacologists
Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam
Statistics for Pharmacologists
Topics in Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Fall deadlines : June 21 (national); January 15 (international);

Winter deadlines: November 10 (national); August 1 (international);

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 5 other PhDs in Pharmacology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates are required to hold a B.Sc. degree in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study; those with the M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M. degrees are also eligible to apply. A background in the health sciences is recommended, but programs in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physical sciences may be
Students are required to take the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test (GRE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the equivalent, except as follows: in accordance with McGill policy, only those whose mother tongue is English, who graduated from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), or who completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction are exempt from providing proof of competency in English. acceptable.
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement
GRE – required for degrees from outside North America

Tuition Fee

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International

17708 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8854 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

2880 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1440 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Funding

McGill University is committed to provide financial support for graduate education. Through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and other academic units, McGill is working to increase the number of student fellowships and scholarships, exploring new avenues for student support, and making it easier to disburse existing funds. Our competitive funding support offers, coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.