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

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Biochemistry View 13 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

3.2 _{(recommended)}

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission;

Admission requirements;

Application procedures;

Competency in English; and

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18604 CAD / year

≈ 18604 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

3026 CAD / year

≈ 3026 CAD / year

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Montréal

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Scholarships Information

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