Program Overview

PhD in Pharmacology

Overview

The PhD in Pharmacology is a graduate program offered by the Faculty of Medicine at Université de Montréal. This program is designed to develop expertise in scientific research in pharmacology, enabling students to become independent researchers with in-depth knowledge of pharmacology and related sciences.

Language Accommodations

Although Université de Montréal is a French-language university, many research departments are open to creating a bilingual environment for students in graduate-level programs. The Department of Pharmacology provides accommodations to make students feel comfortable and help them fulfill program requirements, even if French is not their main language of study. These accommodations include:

• Choice of writing exams in French or English
• Choice of taking the comprehensive exam in either French or English
• Choice of writing the doctoral thesis or dissertation in French or English
• All laboratories are offered in a bilingual environment

Courses and Specifics

• 90 credits
• Full-time
• Day course
• Dissertation or thesis track

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the PhD in Pharmacology program, applicants must:

• Meet the general admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
• Have an MSc (Pharmacology) in the chosen option, if applicable, or have equivalent education
• Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent
• Demonstrate good knowledge of French
• Have satisfactory knowledge of English and show proof of proficiency before being accepted into the second year of the program
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of any other language deemed necessary for their research

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary based on the student's status:

• Permanent Quebec resident: $2,183.05 per full-time session of 15 credits
• Canadian non-Quebec resident: $2,183.05 per full-time session of 15 credits (with potential eligibility for the same tuition fees as Quebec residents under certain conditions)
• International student: $9,972.10 per full-time session of 15 credits
• Francophone student from France or Belgium: $2,183.05 per full-time session of 15 credits

Financial Assistance

Available financial assistance includes:

• Scholarships in pharmacology and physiology
• Graduate and postgraduate scholarships
• Postgraduate scholarships
• Funding for mobility
• Exemption scholarship for international students

Future Prospects

Graduates of the PhD in Pharmacology program can quickly secure jobs in academic, industry, or health- and drug-related government settings. The program prepares students for careers as independent researchers, enabling them to develop original research hypotheses, conduct experiments, present research findings, and publish in prestigious journals.

Research Activities

The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology is involved in various research activities, including recruiting students for research projects. Students can explore theses and dissertations in this discipline to get a head start on their research.

Programs to Explore

Applicants interested in the PhD in Pharmacology program may also consider other programs, such as:

• Pharmacy
• Short Graduate Program in Pharmacogenomics
• Doctorate in Biochemistry