Protein Function Discovery

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: Overview Faculty Courses Program Outline The Collaborative Program in Protein Function Discovery is based on the Graduate Programs in the Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology and Pharmacology and Toxicology. The Program aims to train doctoral students in the key research technologies needed to elucidate protein structure and function and to provide a research environment where the student can apply these skills to important topics in basic science and health research. Facilities In addition to the research facilities available in the participating Departments the Collaborative Program has six laboratories outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment for protein characterization. Five of the laboratories are located in Botterell Hall, the major building for the basic medical sciences. These include a Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry laboratory containing MALDI-TOF and Q-TOF mass spectrometers; a Bioinformatics Center equipped for modeling protein structures; an Imaging Center containing a multi-photon confocal laser microscope, a digital fluorescence microscope, a fluorescence activated cell sorter and a cell microinjector; a Protein Interaction Laboratory outfitted with Biacore, analytical ultracentrifuge, micro-calorimeters, fluorescence lifetime spectrometer and rapid scanning CD and UV spectrophotometer; and a Protein Structure Determination Center containing a 600 MHz NMR spectrometer and facilities for X-ray crystallography. A Cell and Protein Production facility equipped with several bio-fermenters is located in Dupuis Hall. Financial Assistance The Collaborative Program in Protein Function Discovery is funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) as a National Training Program. The Program provides full financial support to students during the first year of graduate studies. All students are encouraged to apply for financial support in the form of fellowships and studentships from external funding agencies. Research assistantships funded from grants held by faculty members and departmental teaching assistantships are also available. Fields of Research The current research interests of each member of the Collaborative Program are summarized on our website www.queens-pfd.ca . The Program offers research and courses that emphasize an integrated approach to the elucidation of protein structure and function and embraces the following fields: bioinformatics; protein expression and purification; biochemical and biophysical analysis of proteins; ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: The Collaborative Program in Protein Function Discovery is funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) as a National Training Program. The Program provides full financial support to students during the first year of graduate studies. All students are encouraged to apply for financial support in the form of fellowships and studentships from external funding agencies. Research assistantships funded from grants held by faculty members and departmental teaching assistantships are also available. Fields of Research The current research interests of each member of the Collaborative Program are summarized on our website. The Program offers research and courses that emphasize an integrated approach to the elucidation of protein structure and function and embraces the following fields: bioinformatics; protein expression and purification; biochemical and biophysical analysis of proteins; three-dimensional structural analysis of proteins; proteomics and mass spectrometry; protein imaging in cells; protein function in model organisms; protein function in health and disease. Source View scholarship page