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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/grad_intro.htm<br>
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'''Website:''' https://www.mcgill.ca/physiology/graduate-studies<br>
 
'''Phone:''' (514) 398-4316<br>
 
'''Phone:''' (514) 398-4316<br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' christine.pamplin@mcgill.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' rosetta.vasile@mcgill.ca
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*M.Sc.
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Graduate studies is a research and thesis- oriented program at the Master’s and Doctoral levels. Only full-time students are accepted.
**This section intended for prospective students to the M.Sc. program
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*M.Sc.: minimum of 45 credits, submission of a thesis, and completion of a minimum of 3 terms of residency
**Prospective Ph.D. students can visit [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/grad_phdprogram.htm here] for more information.
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*This section intended for prospective students to the M.Sc. program
**Students interested in the Bioinformatics option can visit [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/grad_bioinformatics.htm here] for more information.
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**Prospective Ph.D. students can visit [https://www.mcgill.ca/physiology/graduate-studies/phd-program here] for more information.
For additional general information regarding the M.Sc. program, visit [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/grad_mscprogram.htm here].
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**For information on fast-tracking to the Ph.D. program from the M.Sc. program, visit [https://www.mcgill.ca/physiology/graduate-studies/msctransfer-phd here].
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For additional general information regarding the M.Sc. program, visit [https://www.mcgill.ca/physiology/graduate-studies/msc-program here].
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Degree: B.Sc degree or equivalent
 
*Degree: B.Sc degree or equivalent
*Required Courses
 
**None, however a strong science background and laboratory experience is recommended
 
For more information, click [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/grad_faq.htm here].
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum CGPA 3.2; or
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*Minimum overall cGPA of 3.2, or a GPA of 3.4 in the last 2 years of study
*GPA of 3.4 in last 2 years of study
 
For more information, click [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/grad_applicationinfo.htm here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*[http://www.mcgill.ca/applying/online On-line Application]
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First, find your area of research interest (https://mcgill.ca/physiology/research)
*Submit the following to [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/staffpages/cpamplin.htm the Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator], Department of Physiology:
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Review faculty member profiles to find and directly contact a potential advisor with similar research interests (before applying or during)
**Personal Essay (500 words)
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Familiarize yourself with departmental deadlines and required supporting documents and apply online at: https://mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare
**$100 Application fee
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Applicants can track their applications on Minerva<br>
**CV
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**Two letters of reference
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*Personal Essay/Statement: 500 typed words (background, past work in intended field of interest, reasons for applying for graduate studies in Physiology at McGill; indicate faculty contacted and areas of research interest)
**Two official academic transcripts
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*Curriculum Vitae
**Indication of [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/faculty_researchlabs.htm supervisor] of choice
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*Letters of reference:  Two letters of reference uploaded by the Referees indicated in the student application (on official university letterhead and signed)
**Additional requirements for international applicants  
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*Transcripts: From each university-level institution attended (Cegep not required)
For more information, click [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/grad_applicationinfo.htm here].
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**Upload an unofficial copy of your complete university-level academic record to date, inluding the Grading key for each transcript
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**If the transcript does not indicate that a degree has been granted, a copy of the diploma will also need to be uploaded with the transcript
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**Transcripts not in English or French MUST be accompanied by an English or French Translation
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*Additional Question: Please upload a PDF copy with a list of your potential supervisors whether you have contacted them or not yet (members or associate members of the Department of Physiology)
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*Application fee: $113.27, payable by valid credit card for each form submitted (applicants may indicate up to two programs on each form submitted).
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For more information, click [https://www.mcgill.ca/physiology/graduate-studies/application-admission here].
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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For January admissions:
 
For January admissions:
 
*September 15: application deadline for all students  
 
*September 15: application deadline for all students  
For more information, click [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/grad_applicationinfo.htm here].
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For more information, and for information for international applicants, click [http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/grad_applicationinfo.htm here].
  
 
==Tuition 2012-2013==
 
==Tuition 2012-2013==

Revision as of 01:05, 26 December 2018

Contacts

Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/physiology/graduate-studies
Phone: (514) 398-4316
Admissions e-mail: rosetta.vasile@mcgill.ca

Program Information

Graduate studies is a research and thesis- oriented program at the Master’s and Doctoral levels. Only full-time students are accepted.

  • M.Sc.: minimum of 45 credits, submission of a thesis, and completion of a minimum of 3 terms of residency
  • This section intended for prospective students to the M.Sc. program
    • Prospective Ph.D. students can visit here for more information.
    • For information on fast-tracking to the Ph.D. program from the M.Sc. program, visit here.

For additional general information regarding the M.Sc. program, visit here.

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: B.Sc degree or equivalent

GPA

  • Minimum overall cGPA of 3.2, or a GPA of 3.4 in the last 2 years of study

Supporting Documents

First, find your area of research interest (https://mcgill.ca/physiology/research) Review faculty member profiles to find and directly contact a potential advisor with similar research interests (before applying or during) Familiarize yourself with departmental deadlines and required supporting documents and apply online at: https://mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare Applicants can track their applications on Minerva

  • Personal Essay/Statement: 500 typed words (background, past work in intended field of interest, reasons for applying for graduate studies in Physiology at McGill; indicate faculty contacted and areas of research interest)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letters of reference: Two letters of reference uploaded by the Referees indicated in the student application (on official university letterhead and signed)
  • Transcripts: From each university-level institution attended (Cegep not required)
    • Upload an unofficial copy of your complete university-level academic record to date, inluding the Grading key for each transcript
    • If the transcript does not indicate that a degree has been granted, a copy of the diploma will also need to be uploaded with the transcript
    • Transcripts not in English or French MUST be accompanied by an English or French Translation
  • Additional Question: Please upload a PDF copy with a list of your potential supervisors whether you have contacted them or not yet (members or associate members of the Department of Physiology)
  • Application fee: $113.27, payable by valid credit card for each form submitted (applicants may indicate up to two programs on each form submitted).

For more information, click here.

Timeline

For September admissions:

  • March 15: International students application deadline
  • June 1: Canadian/Permanent Resident students application deadline

For January admissions:

  • September 15: application deadline for all students

For more information, and for information for international applicants, click here.

Tuition 2012-2013

  • All students can expect a minimum living expense of $15,000/yr plus tuition fees and services.
  • There are various sources of financial aid – fellowships, bursaries, assistantships – to name a few.

For more information on fees and financial aid, click here and here.