The PhD in Biochemistry and Specialization Human and Molecular Genetics at
University of Ottawa
is a
program for international students,
taught in English.
PhD in Biochemistry and Specialization Human and Molecular Genetics
The PhD in Biochemistry and Specialization Human and Molecular Genetics at
University of Ottawa
is a
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Ottawa, founded in 1848, is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located in the heart of Canada's capital, Ottawa, the university has access to the great institutions of the country. With over 42,000 students, including more than 8,885 international students, the university offers a diverse and inclusive community for learning and growth. The university is committed to providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern workforce. The faculty offers a wide range of academic programs, spanning multiple disciplines and levels of study, including the #1 French immersion program among Canadian universities. Graduates of the university enjoy a high employment rate of 97%, and the university offers over $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible and affordable for all.
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."
Main Areas of Research:
General biochemistry
Molecular biology
Nutrition and metabolism
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Courses (Preview) BCH 5101 Analysis of -Omics Data (3 units) BCH 5102 Principles of Biomanufacturing (3 units) BCH 5103 Seminar in Biomanufacturing and Commercialization (3 units) BCH 5366 MSc Seminar (3 units) BCH 8101 Physical and Chemical Methods in Biochemistry (3 units) BCH 8102 Selected Topics in Protein Structure and Function (3 units) BCH 8103 Advanced Topics in Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis (3 units) BCH 8104 Advanced Topics in Cell Regulation (3 units) BCH 8105 Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology of Human Diseases (3 units) BCH 8106 Mitochondrial Medicine: Theory and Approaches (3 units) BCH 8107 Advanced Topics in Lipid Metabolism and Disease (3 units) BCH 8108 Advanced Methods of Macro-Molecular Structure Determination (3 units) BCH 8109 Advanced Topics in Cell Death (3 units) BCH 8110 Advanced Topics in Systems Biology (3 units) BCH 8111 Chromosome and Chromatin Biology (3 units) BCH 8114 Advanced Topics in the Cell Cycle (3 units) BCH 8116 Model Organisms and Systems Biology (3 units) BCH 8117 Advanced Topics Relating to the Cell Cytoskeleton and Membranes (3 units) BCH 8120 ADVANCED TOPICS IN IMMUNOMETABOLISM (3 units) BCH 8134 Structure and Expression of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Genomes (3 units) BCH 8165 Special Topics in Biochemistry (3 units) BCH 8166 Special Topics in Biochemistry II (3 units) BCH 8214S Seminars (2 units) BCH 8310 Current Topics in RNA Molecular Biology (3 units) HMG 8103 Advanced Topics in the Molecular Biology of Human Diseases I (3 units) HMG 8105 Advanced Topics in the Molecular Biology of Human Diseases II (3 units) HMG 8107 Clinical Biochemical Genetics (3 units) HMG 8108 Clinical Molecular Genetics (3 units)
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual (English-French) institution and the largest of its kind in the world. It is located in the heart of Canada's capital, giving students access to the country's great institutions. With over 42,000 students, including more than 8,885 international students, the university offers a diverse and inclusive community for learning and growth. The University of Ottawa boasts the #1 French immersion program among Canadian universities, providing students with the opportunity to improve their language skills and gain a deeper understanding of French culture. The university is committed to preparing students for successful careers, with a 97% employment rate for graduates. In addition, the university offers over $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible and affordable for all. The university has a wide range of academic programs, spanning multiple disciplines and levels of study. The faculty is dedicated to providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern workforce.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Master's
You need to have above average grades for the program. C average or
above 55%.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Research proposal
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
