Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Quantitative Life Sciences

Downtown, Montreal, Canada

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48 monthsProgram duration

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

15 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Quantitative Life Sciences offered by the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes rigorous and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, resourceful thinking, and the communication of complex ideas to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Keywords: systems biology, computational & mathematical biology, dynamic systems, quantitative ecology, computational genomics, bioinformatics and biostatistics, biophysics, imaging - spatial and temporal modelling, computational neuroscience.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission requirements

Bachelor GPA

3.7+

GPA

3.3+

TOEFL

86+

IELTS

6.5+

Education

Applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, physiology, genetics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or physics.
Although a Masters degree is not required, it may be an advantage.
Applicants are expected to have attained a high scholastic standing equal to, or greater than, the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.3 (out of 4.0 at McGill University) in ALL levels of study. For applicants applying directly from undergrad, a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.7 is required.

Quantitative Background

Applicants must have a strong quantitative background. Such a background may be obtained by having taken courses in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, or engineering. Specifically, QLS requires at least the following competencies: advanced calculus, linear algebra, programming experience, data structures and algorithms, and statistics.

Life Sciences Background

Applicants must have a strong life sciences background. Such a background may be obtained through coursework or a degree in biology, ecology, neuroscience, genetics, or any other life sciences domain.
Applicants who do not have a formal education in life sciences need to have a demonstrated interest for that field (for example in the form of an undergraduate research project or the completion of life-science courses).

Application Deadline

15 Jan 2025

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,483 CAD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,119 CAD

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