Program Overview

PhD in Biological Sciences

The PhD in Biological Sciences is a graduate program offered by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and research skills in biological sciences.

Overview

The PhD in Biological Sciences is a research-based program that allows students to specialize in a specific area of biological sciences. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and methods of biological sciences, as well as the ability to design and conduct original research.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the PhD in Biological Sciences program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have a master's degree in biological sciences or a related field
• Have a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 out of 4.3
• Demonstrate good knowledge of French, English, and any other language deemed necessary for their research
• Provide a letter of acceptance from a research supervisor
• Provide a financial plan
• Provide a curriculum vitae
• Provide three letters of recommendation (for candidates who have not completed their Master's in Biological Sciences at Université de Montréal)
• Provide an outline of a research project (200 to 500 words)

Program Structure

The PhD in Biological Sciences program consists of 90 credits, which can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. The program includes a dissertation or thesis track, and students can choose from a variety of research areas, including:

• Biologie générale
• Muséologie

Research Areas

The PhD in Biological Sciences program offers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Bacteriology
• Mycology
• Phytopathology
• Virology
• Microbiology
• Food bacteriology
• Soil bacteriology
• Parasitology
• Genetics

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the PhD in Biological Sciences program vary depending on the student's status:

• Permanent Quebec resident: $2,183.05 per full-time session (15 credits)
• Canadian non-Quebec resident: $2,183.05 per full-time session (15 credits)
• International student: $9,972.10 per full-time session (15 credits)
• Francophone student from France or Belgium: $2,183.05 per full-time session (15 credits)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the PhD in Biological Sciences program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Bacteriologist
• Mycologist
• Phytopathologist
• Virologist
• Microbiologist
• Food bacteriologist
• Soil bacteriologist
• Parasitologist
• Geneticist

Language Accommodations

Although Université de Montréal is a French-language university, many of its research departments are open to creating a bilingual environment for students in graduate-level programs. Students who are proficient in English are therefore welcome and accepted into graduate-level programs.