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Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

The Faculty of Medicine offers exceptional graduate and postdoctoral studies, providing unparalleled research opportunities and mentorship to shape the future of healthcare. Join us in advancing the boundaries of medical knowledge and practice.
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Programs and admissions

NEW-Fall 2024

The graduate program in Clinical Science and Translational Medicine (CTM), a competency-based program, positions the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine as a leader in innovation for a healthier world! 

CTM’s research will make uOttawa leaders in building the future of healthcare; partnering clinical training excellence with capacity-building in translational research and innovation,” says Dr. Nadine Wiper-Bergeron, interim Vice Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Training specialists to bring work from the bench to the patient bedside is a guiding star for the Faculty in improving population health and patient outcomes. In identifying and addressing gaps in biomedical training, the Faculty of Medicine is again showcasing its agility and responsiveness to the evolving educational landscape.

Apply now to the new CTM program!

Graduate programs, available at the MSc and/or PhD levels:

Biochemistry (BCH)

Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM)

Clinical Science and Translational Medicine (CTM)

Epidemiology (EPI)

Microbiology and Immunology (MIC)

Neuroscience (NSC)

Anatomical Science Education

Public Health

Collaborative programs:

Bioinformatics

Human and Molecular Genetics

Combined program: 

MD/PhD

Microprograms: 

Microprogram in Simulation of Health Education

Microprogram in Introduction to Health Education

Microprogram in Biomanufacturing

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Be a part of leading-edge scientific research in a dynamic environment.

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Contact us

Graduate and postdoctoral studies office

Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Roger Guindon Hall
451 Smyth Road, Room 2016 Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5

Tel.: 613-562-5215
Email: [email protected]

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Hours of operation

We are here to help you from Monday to Friday

(May to August)
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

(September to April)
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
and from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Note: We are closed during lunch time (12:00 pm to 1:00pm)

Please be advised that the office will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 20, 2024, at 4:30 pm and will remain closed until Monday, January 6, 2025, at 9:00 am.