Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, located in the Faculty of Medicine, offers graduate programs in Neuroscience, including a Master's (M.Sc.) and a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree with a specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics. These programs foster the development of theoretical knowledge and critical analysis skills.

Program Structure

To acquire these skills, students engage in critical analysis of scientific literature, laboratory experiments, and data analysis, presenting their findings in the form of posters or seminars. The programs prepare candidates for a variety of teaching and research careers both within and outside the academic environment. Graduates of this program will have acquired autonomy in research and the ability to write articles and grant proposals.

Course Offerings

The program includes a range of courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and numerous research opportunities, providing impeccable training in Neuroscience. The Department participates in interdisciplinary programs in Human and Molecular Genetics and Experimental Medicine at the Master's and Doctoral levels.

Required Courses

• Cours obligatoires (NSC):
  • MED 8566 Attitude et compťtences professionnelles (3 credits)
  • 3 credits from:
    • NSC 5102 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
    • NSC 5104 Systems Neuroscience
• Cours obligatoires (HMG):
  • 3 credits from:
    • HMG 8103 Advanced Topics in the Molecular Biology of Human Diseases I
    • HMG 8105 Advanced Topics in the Molecular Biology of Human Diseases II
    • HMG 8600 Special Topics in Human and Molecular Genetics
• Sťminaire:
  • NSC 8325S Seminar for PhD Students
• Examen de synthŤse:
  • NSC 9998 Examen de synthŤse (doctorat)
• ThŤse:
  • THD 9999 ThŤse de doctorat

Career Opportunities

The programs prepare candidates for a variety of careers in teaching and research, both within and outside the academic environment. Graduates will have acquired autonomy in research and the ability to write articles and grant proposals, making them highly competitive in their field.