Université de Montréal Bioinformatics
Location
2900, boul. Édouard-Montpetit
Montréal, Québec, H3T 1J4, Canada
Contact
Website: http://www.bioinfo.umontreal.ca/Etudes.html
Phone: Élaine Meunier 514-343-6111 ext. 5192
Admissions e-mail: bioinfo@bcm.umontreal.ca
Program Information
- Bioinformatics
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Program length: Minimum 3 semesters (1 year) and a maximum of 6 semesters (two years) for full-time students and 9 semesters (3 years) for part-time students. From this time period, 2 consecutive semesters must be done full time at the University or at an affiliated research lab.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Program length: Minimum 6 semesters (2 years) and a maximum of 15 semesters (5 years) for full-time students and 18 semesters (6 years) for part-time students. From this time period, 2 consecutive semesters must be done full time at the University or at an affiliated research lab.
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Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
Master’s Program
- Degree: A Bachelor’s degree consisting of courses in computer science, mathematics or biological sciences or have an equivalent degree.
PhD Program
- Degree: A Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or an equivalent degree.
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GPA
Master’s Program
- Minimum: 3.0 out of 4.3 (or the equivalent) in the Bachelor’s program
PhD Program
- Minimum: 3.3 out of 4.3 (or the equivalent) in the Master’s program
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Supporting Documents
- Application form
- Copy of the applicant’s transcript with final marks included
- Bachelor’s diploma (to enter the Master’s program) or Master’s diploma (to enter the PhD program)
- Birth certificate (or an official document that indicates the applicant’s name, date of birth, sex, cityand country of birth and the full names of his/her parents).
- Letter of intent that explains career objectives, interests of the candidate and reasons why the applicant wishes to pursue graduate studies.
- C.V.
- Letter of acceptance from a research supervisor.
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Other Requirements
- Good knowledge of French and English.
- A French Test may be required for those whose mother tongue is not French or whose past studies were not completed in French.
- Students before entering their first year should consult with University staff members to discover research projects that are happening in the Department and must select a potential thesis advisor and have their advisor selected by the end of their first semester.
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For more information on the PhD program, click here
For more information finding a research supervisor, click here (Section XIV)
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Timeline
- February 1: Deadline for entry during the Fall and Summer semesters
- September 15: Deadline for entry during the Winter semester
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Tuition 2012-2013
Quebec/French Residents
- Master’s and PhD Programs: $ 2,167 per year
Canadian Students Not Residing in Quebec
- Master’s Program and PhD Programs: $ 5,901 per year
International Students
- Master’s Program and PhD Program: $ 19,199 per year
All Students
- French test: $ 60.00 (if applicable)
- Application fee: $ 80.00 online, $ 100.00 by paper
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