The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is located in the Faculty of Medicine and offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience.

The programs help students develop their theoretical knowledge as well as their capacity for critical analysis. This is achieved through reading and critiquing the scientific literature, conducting experiments in the laboratory, analyzing the data and results generated, and presenting their results in the form of research seminars or posters.

The programs prepare candidates for a variety of careers in teaching and research both within and outside of academia.

Graduates of the program will acquire autonomy in conducting research and in preparing scholarly publications and grant applications. A comprehensive set of courses, state-of-the-art research facilities and outstanding research opportunities ensure a career in neuroscience.

The Department is a participating unit in the collaborative program in Human and Molecular Genetics and in Pathology and Experimental Medicine at the master's and doctoral levels.

Program structure

Expected duration of the program :  6 full-time terms; 24 consecutive months

• Year 1: Courses, thesis proposal, research
• Year 2: Research, thesis writing and oral defence

Suggested course sequence

Admission requirements

Please read the admission requirements to find out if you are eligible for this program.

Fast-track from the MSc to the PhD

Outstanding students enrolled in the MSc program may be allowed to transfer to the PhD program without being required to write a master's thesis.

The MSc in Neuroscience with research project is a one-year program designed to prepare candidates for careers in the biomedical sciences by enhancing competency in biomedical research, including the technology and techniques, specialized knowledge, critical thinking skills, communication skills, and professional skills through course work and participation in biomedical research in a laboratory setting.

Students must successfully complete 15 units of courses, a professionalism and professional skills course and an 8-month research project in order to meet the requirements of the program. Student must identify a supervisor to finalize their admissions process and to be able to enroll in courses.

Program structure

Expected duration of the program: 3 full-time terms; 12 consecutive months (Fall, Winter, Spring/summer)

• Term 1: Completion of the following courses:
  6 units of 5000- or 8000-level courses from the MSc in neuroscience
  6 units at the 5000- or 8000-level from any program at the Faculty of Medicine
  MED 8166 Professionalism and Professional Skills
  MED 5301 Seminars
• Term 2: MED 5900 Research Project
• Term 3: Completion of MED 5900 Research Project

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, candidates must:

• Have a bachelor of sciences (BSc) degree with a specialization or major (or equivalent) in one of the following areas: biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, human kinetics (kinesiology), biopharmaceutical or biomedical sciences with a minimum average of 75% (B+).

Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Demonstrate a 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 project.

Language requirements

• Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required. Most of the courses in this program are offered in English.
• Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Note: Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.

Notes

• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.

Transfer to/from the MSc with thesis from/to the MSc with research project

Transfer from the MSc with research project to the MSc with thesis is permitted if academic standing in the program is good and permission from the research supervisor is obtained. Transfer from the MSc with thesis to the MSc with research project is not permitted except under exceptional circumstances.

The Faculty of Medicine offers a collaborative program in Human and Molecular Genetics at the master's and doctoral levels. The primary graduate programs in Biochemistry (BCH), Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) and Neuroscience (NSC) collaborate in offering the specialization.

The degree awarded specifies the primary program and indicates "specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics."

Members of the program include scientists with interest and expertise in the following areas:

Developmental genetics | Neuromuscular disease | Microbial genetics | Host resistance | Cancer biology | Aging | Development of novel molecular therapeutics | Gene therapy | Growth and development | Auto-immune diseases | Molecular biology of viruses | Bacteria and parasites | Genetic epidemiology | Retinal development and disease | Animal models of human disease | Molecular aspects of signal transduction

Program structure

Expected duration of the program: 6 full-term; 24 consecutive months

• Year 1: Courses, thesis proposal, research
• Year 2: Research, thesis writing and oral defence

Suggested course sequence

Admission requirements

Please read the admission requirements to find out if you are eligible for this program.

Fast-track from the MSc to the PhD

Outstanding students enrolled in the MSc program may be allowed to transfer to the PhD program without being required to write a master's thesis.

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 to develop new strategies for prevention and treatment.

The degree awarded specifies the primary program and indicates “specialization in Pathology and Experimental Medicine.”

Program structure

Expected duration of the program: 6 full-time terms; 24 consecutive months

• Year 1: Courses, thesis proposal, research
• Year 2: Research, thesis writing and oral defence

Suggested course sequence

Admission requirements

Please read the admission requirements to find out if you are eligible for this program.

Fast-track from the MSc to the PhD

Outstanding students enrolled in the MSc program may be allowed to transfer to the PhD program without being required to write a master's thesis.

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is located in the Faculty of Medicine and offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience.

The programs help students develop their theoretical knowledge as well as their capacity for critical analysis. This is achieved through reading and critiquing the scientific literature, conducting experiments in the laboratory, analyzing the data and results generated, and presenting their results in the form of research seminars or posters. The programs prepare candidates for a variety of careers in teaching and research both within and outside of academia.

Graduates of the program will acquire autonomy in conducting research and in preparing scholarly publications and grant applications. A comprehensive set of courses, state-of-the-art research facilities and outstanding research opportunities ensure a career in neuroscience.

The Department is a participating unit in the collaborative program in Human and Molecular Genetics and in Pathology and Experimental Medicine at the master's and doctoral levels.

The doctoral program participates in the Combined MD/PhD Program, which allows students to graduate with both a PhD in Neuroscience and an MD.

Program structure

Expected duration of the program: 16 full-time terms; 64 consecutive months

• Year 1 and 2: Coursework, thesis proposal, comprehensive exam, research
• Year 3 and 4: Research, thesis writing and oral defence

Suggested course sequence

Admission requirements

Please read the admission requirements to find out if you are eligible for this program.

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is located in the Faculty of Medicine and offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience.

The programs help students develop their theoretical knowledge as well as their capacity for critical analysis. This is achieved through reading and critiquing the scientific literature, conducting experiments in the laboratory, analyzing the data and results generated, and presenting their results in the form of research seminars or posters. The programs prepare candidates for a variety of careers in teaching and research both within and outside of academia.

Graduates of the program will acquire autonomy in conducting research and in preparing scholarly publications and grant applications. A comprehensive set of courses, state-of-the-art research facilities and outstanding research opportunities ensure a career in neuroscience.

The Department is a participating unit in the collaborative program in Human and Molecular Genetics and in Pathology and Experimental Medicine at the master's and doctoral levels.

The doctoral program participates in the Combined MD/PhD Program, which allows students to graduate with both a PhD in Neuroscience and an MD.

Program structure

Expected duration of the program: 16 full-time terms; 64 consecutive months

• Year 1 and 2: Coursework, thesis proposal, comprehensive exam, research
• Year 3 and 4: Research, thesis writing and oral defence

Suggested course sequence

Admission requirements

Please read the admission requirements to find out if you are eligible for this program.

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is located in the Faculty of Medicine and offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience.

The programs help students develop their theoretical knowledge as well as their capacity for critical analysis. This is achieved through reading and critiquing the scientific literature, conducting experiments in the laboratory, analyzing the data and results generated, and presenting their results in the form of research seminars or posters. The programs prepare candidates for a variety of careers in teaching and research both within and outside of academia.

Graduates of the program will acquire autonomy in conducting research and in preparing scholarly publications and grant applications. A comprehensive set of courses, state-of-the-art research facilities and outstanding research opportunities ensure a career in neuroscience.

The Department is a participating unit in the collaborative program in Human and Molecular Genetics and in Pathology and Experimental Medicine at the master's and doctoral levels.

The doctoral program participates in the Combined MD/PhD Program, which allows students to graduate with both a PhD in Neuroscience and an MD.

Program structure

Expected duration of the program: 16 full-time terms; 64 consecutive months

• Year 1 and 2: Courses, thesis proposal, research
• Year 3 and 4: Research, thesis writing and oral defence

Suggested course sequence

Admission requirements

Please read the admission requirements to find out if you are eligible for this program.