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PhD in Doctorat en biologie moléculaire

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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PhD in Doctorat en biologie moléculaire is a doctorate in Biological Sciences programme taught at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Biological Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This doctoral program (PhD) in molecular biology is an interdisciplinary degree offered by the Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Delivered full-time on the Montreal campus, it comprises 90 credits following a thesis pathway, with a minimum length of six trimesters (two years) and a maximum of fifteen trimesters (five years), extendable by one additional year with permission. Students choose one of three options: general research, systems biology, or cellular and molecular medicine. By the end of the sixth semester, students must pass a comprehensive written and oral synthesis examination covering their field of study. Admission requires a faculty member to agree to direct the applicant's research project before an application is submitted, and the program concludes with the defence of a doctoral thesis.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires a faculty member to agree to direct the applicant's research before an application is submitted. Required documents include a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of acceptance from the research director; the admissions committee may request additional documents at its discretion. Students must pass a comprehensive written and oral synthesis examination by the end of the sixth semester.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Université de Montréal

“Fide Splendet et Scientia”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Doctorat en biologie moléculaire award?

Université de Montréal awards a Doctorate in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in Doctorat en biologie moléculaire take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does PhD in Doctorat en biologie moléculaire cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can PhD in Doctorat en biologie moléculaire be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Montréal.

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