Overview

The Chemical Biology graduate option is centred on the pursuit of an original research project under the direction of one or more mentors.

The Biochemistry - Chemical Biology program is supported by McGill University and by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through its Strategic Training Initiatives program.

Key Features

The program of training incorporates several important features, including a diverse curriculum and programs of seminars, workshops, and discussion groups designed to provide students with a well-rounded exposure to both the chemical and biological aspects of the discipline.

The Ph.D. option provides advanced training in Chemical Biology based on independent research.

Financial support for students in the program is available from a variety of sources, including competitively awarded CIHR-funded Chemical Biology Scholarship awards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminars in Biochemistry

Research Seminar

Thesis Proposal

Drug Discovery and Development

Genomics and Gene Expression

Drug Design

Stereochemistry

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

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 33 other PhDs in Chemistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

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Required

English requirements

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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

Other information regarding admissions and application procedures for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18604 CAD / year

≈ 18604 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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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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Scholarships Information

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