48 monthsProgramme duration
9,119 CADTuition Fee/year
01 Oct, 2025Application Deadline
Jan, May, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pathology offered by the Department of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and forward-thinking learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, original thinking, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Unique Program Features
Unique Program Features
- Students benefit from learning cutting-edge techniques and using modern equipment which includes light, fluorescence, and electron microscopy (both transmission and scanning), laser capture, flow cytometry, DNA, RNA, protein analysis, cell culture, advanced immunological, pharmacological, biochemical, and physiological techniques, as well as morphometry and computer-aided analysis;
- Faculty members specialize in areas such as: Cancer research, including the fundamental biology of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, brain tumors, soft tissue tumors, and the mechanisms of metastasis; Immunology and transplantation; Autoimmune disorders; Ophthalmic pathology; Stem cell biology; Pulmonary disease; Neurodegenerative disorders; Smooth muscle pathophysiology; and Genomic biology of cancer;
- Graduates pursue careers in industry, academia, government/international agencies, or clinical medicine.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pathology offered by the Department of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and forward-thinking learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, original thinking, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Unique Program Features
Unique Program Features
- Students benefit from learning cutting-edge techniques and using modern equipment which includes light, fluorescence, and electron microscopy (both transmission and scanning), laser capture, flow cytometry, DNA, RNA, protein analysis, cell culture, advanced immunological, pharmacological, biochemical, and physiological techniques, as well as morphometry and computer-aided analysis;
- Faculty members specialize in areas such as: Cancer research, including the fundamental biology of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, brain tumors, soft tissue tumors, and the mechanisms of metastasis; Immunology and transplantation; Autoimmune disorders; Ophthalmic pathology; Stem cell biology; Pulmonary disease; Neurodegenerative disorders; Smooth muscle pathophysiology; and Genomic biology of cancer;
- Graduates pursue careers in industry, academia, government/international agencies, or clinical medicine.
Admission Requirements
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6.5+
3.5+
Applicants holding a graduate degree (Master's) - or in exceptional cases, an undergraduate degree (Bachelor's) - from a recognized institution are eligible to apply to our PhD program. An academic record equivalent to or better than a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 at McGill is required for those with a graduate degree. To be considered for direct entry following undergraduate studies, a GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 is required in addition to considerable and relevant research experience.
Non-Canadian applicants who did not complete their previous studies in the English language must also take the TOEFL or the IELTS examination. Consult the GPS website for English language proficiency requirements.
All applications will be evaluated by the Pathology Graduate Training Committee (GTC). Candidates found suitable must also be accepted by a research director, and adequate funding must be obtained for both personal support and research expenses.
Non-Canadian applicants who did not complete their previous studies in the English language must also take the TOEFL or the IELTS examination. Consult the GPS website for English language proficiency requirements.
All applications will be evaluated by the Pathology Graduate Training Committee (GTC). Candidates found suitable must also be accepted by a research director, and adequate funding must be obtained for both personal support and research expenses.
01 Oct 2025
4 Years
Jan
May
- 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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