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Contacts

Website: http://www.bioinfo.umontreal.ca/Etudes.html
Phone: Élaine Meunier 514-343-6111 ext. 5192
Admissions e-mail: elaine.meunier@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.

For more information on the Master’s program, click here (Section XIII) and here
For more information on the PhD program, click here (Section XXII) and here

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.

For more information on the Master’s program, click here
For more information on the PhD program, click here
For a list of equivalent degrees from other countries, click here

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

For more information on the Master’s program, click here
For more information on the PhD program, click here

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.

For more information, click here and here

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.
• French applicants (from France): A copy of the applicant’s passport.

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• Applicants born outside of Canada:
  • Applicants with Canadian Citizen status: A copy of your Canadian citizenship card
  • Applicants with Permanent Resident status: A copy of the IMM1000 or IMM5292 (Emploi et Immigration Canada) forms
  • Applicants with a Study Permit: A copy of your study permit, health insurance and the Certificat d’acceptation du Québec if taking more than 12 credits.

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• Applicants that need to prove their status as a Quebec Resident:
  • Applicants born in Quebec: A copy of your birth certificate
  • Aboriginal applicants living in Quebec, one of the following is required:

1. A letter signed by an authority of the Conseil de bande stating that you or your parents are living on the reserve in Quebec
2. An official list of the members of the Conseil de bande that includes your name
3. For beneficiaries of the Baie James Convention, a card given out by the Makivik Society or the Grand Council of the Crees that shows your beneficiary number.

• If you are unable to fulfill one of the 3 ways mentioned above, you may do one of the following:

1. Present a Certificat de Sélection du Québec (CSQ) or an official letter from the Ministère des Relations avec les citoyens et de l’immigration du Québec stating that you hold a CSQ
2. Filling out the following document.

Click here for more information on students that need to provide proof as a Quebec resident

For more information on the Master’s program, click here
For more information on the PhD program, click here
For more information finding a research supervisor, click here (Section XIV)
For more information on language requirements, click here and here

Timeline

• February 1st: Deadline for entry during the Fall and Summer semesters
• November 1st: 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

For more information on tuition, click here
For more information on financial assistance, click here
For information on bursaries specific to the program, click here