Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Cell Biology 48 months PHD Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell Biology offered by the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and forward-thinking learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, research design, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Keywords: cell biology, structural biology, quantitative biology, cell matrix biology/extracellular matrix, cryo-electron microscopy, membrane trafficking, multiscale 3D image, molecular genetics, cytoskeleton.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell Biology offered by the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and forward-thinking learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, research design, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Keywords: cell biology, structural biology, quantitative biology, cell matrix biology/extracellular matrix, cryo-electron microscopy, membrane trafficking, multiscale 3D image, molecular genetics, cytoskeleton.

Admission Requirements

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Applicants must hold a M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, with an overall Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0/4.0, or a Grade Point Average of 3.2/4.0 within the last two full-time academic years. Such candidates will be registered at the Ph.D. 2 level.
Applicants who wish to be fast-tracked from a B.Sc. to a Ph.D. 1 level may apply to the Ph.D. 1 program, but must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5/4.0.

01 Aug 2025
4 Years
Jan
Sep

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

Tuition fees

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
9,119 CAD

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