Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry and Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine is a graduate program offered by the University of Ottawa. Please note that admission to this program is currently suspended until further notice.

Summary

• Degrees offered: Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD)
• Registration status option: Full-time
• Language of instruction: English
• Primary program: PhD in Biochemistry
• Collaborative specialization: Pathology and Experimental Medicine
• Program option (expected duration of the program): with thesis (16 full-time terms; 64 consecutive months)
• Academic units: Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Program Description

The program prepares candidates for a variety of careers in teaching and research both within and outside of academia. Graduate students are actively involved in laboratory research, coursework, and presentation of research seminars, acquiring autonomy in conducting research and preparing publications. The program creates a stimulating and challenging environment for students to achieve excellence in research. Graduates must demonstrate research skills and credibility as professionals in their area of research.

Collaborative Program Description

The objective of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine collaborative program is to provide graduate students with the knowledge and skills to examine the basic mechanisms of disease pathology and develop new strategies for prevention and treatment. The degree awarded specifies the primary program and indicates Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine.

Main Areas of Research

• General biochemistry
• Molecular biology
• Nutrition and metabolism

Other Programs Offered

• Master of Science Biochemistry (MSc)
• Master of Science Biochemistry Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (MSc)
• Master of Science Biochemistry Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics (MSc)
• Master of Science Biochemistry Specialization in Bioinformatics (MSc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Biochemistry Specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics (PhD)
• Master of Science Cellular and Molecular Medicine Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (MSc)
• Master of Science Microbiology and Immunology Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (MSc)
• Master of Science Neuroscience Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (MSc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Cellular and Molecular Medicine Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Microbiology and Immunology Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Neuroscience Specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees: The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program is available under the section Finance your studies.
• International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.
• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Admission Requirements

• Have a master's degree in science (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
• Demonstrate good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts, or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
• Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.
• Be sponsored into the collaborative program by a faculty member, normally the thesis supervisor, who must be a member of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine program.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Documents Required for Admission

• A resume
• A letter of intent or motivation
• Three confidential letters of recommendation, including one from a professor who is willing and available to act as thesis supervisor.
• Transcripts from all universities attended

Minimum Requirements

The passing grade in all courses is C+. Students who fail 6 units, the thesis proposal, or the comprehensive exam, or whose research progress is deemed unsatisfactory, must withdraw from the program.

Research at the University of Ottawa

Located in the heart of Canadas capital, the University of Ottawa ranks among Canadas top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance, and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Course List

Compulsory Courses:

• MED 8166: Professionalism and Professional Skills
• 3 course units from:
  • BCH 8107: Advanced Topics in Lipid Metabolism and Disease
  • CMM 5001: The Pathological Basis of Disease
  • CMM 5105: Introduction to Cancer Biology
  • CMM 5315: Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cardiovascular Function/Dysfunction
  • CMM 8105: Advanced Topics in Cancer Biology
  • NSC 8101: Advanced Topics in Neuropathology
  • PME 8112: Cell Biology and the Molecular Basis of Pathological Phenotypes
• 3 optional course units in biochemistry (BCH) at the 8000 level
• Seminars:
  • BCH 8366: PhD Seminar
  • PME 8367: Seminar
• Comprehensive Examination:
  • BCH 9998: Comprehensive-Examination (PhD)
• Thesis:
  • THD 9999: Doctoral Thesis

Additional Courses

• BCH 5101: Analysis of -Omics Data
• BCH 5102: Principles of Biomanufacturing
• BCH 5103: Seminar in Biomanufacturing and Commercialization
• BCH 5366: MSc Seminar
• BCH 5501: Analyse des données omiques
• BCH 8101: Physical and Chemical Methods in Biochemistry
• BCH 8102: Selected Topics in Protein Structure and Function
• BCH 8103: Advanced Topics in Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis
• BCH 8104: Advanced Topics in Cell Regulation
• BCH 8105: Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology of Human Diseases
• BCH 8106: Mitochondrial Medicine: Theory and Approaches
• BCH 8107: Advanced Topics in Lipid Metabolism and Disease
• BCH 8108: Advanced Methods of Macro-Molecular Structure Determination
• BCH 8109: Advanced Topics in Cell Death
• BCH 8110: Advanced Topics in Systems Biology
• BCH 8111: Chromosome and Chromatin Biology
• BCH 8114: Advanced Topics in the Cell Cycle
• BCH 8116: Model Organisms and Systems Biology
• BCH 8117: Advanced Topics Relating to the Cell Cytoskeleton and Membranes
• BCH 8120: Advanced Topics in Immunometabolism
• BCH 8134: Structure and Expression of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Genomes
• BCH 8165: Special Topics in Biochemistry
• BCH 8166: Special Topics in Biochemistry II
• BCH 8213S: Seminars
• BCH 8214S: Seminars
• BCH 8310: Current Topics in RNA Molecular Biology
• BCH 8366: PhD Seminar
• BCH 8511: Biologie des chromosomes et de la chromatine
• BCH 8534: Structure et expression des génomes procaryotes et eucaryotes
• BCH 9998: Examen de synthčse (doctorat) / Comprehensive-Examination (PhD)
• PME 5367: Seminar
• PME 8112: Cell Biology and the Molecular Basis of Pathological Phenotypes
• PME 8367: Seminar