Overview
Additional coursework in the field of bioinformatics is required for this Parasitology - Bioinformatics PhD at McGill University. Graduates are well suited for a teaching or research career, especially where there is particular emphasis on the science of bioinformatics.
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:
- Bioinformatics Seminar
- Cell Biology and Infection
- Host-Parasite Interactions
- PhD Comprehensive Exam
- Parasitology Ph.D. Seminar
- Structural Bioinformatics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 53 other PhDs in Biology in CanadaAcademic requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9119 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
2966 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1483 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Montréal
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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.
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