Biomedical and Molecular Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Biomedical and Molecular Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy cost?

  CAD 5,888 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: This is a research degree requiring approximately four years of study. The number of courses prescribed depends on the student's background in relation to the chosen field of study. The research and thesis will normally take up at least two thirds of the student's full-time study requirements. All doctoral students are required to take a two-part comprehensive examination within the first eighteen months of the program. Admission Requirement A Master’s degree is normally required for admission to the Ph.D. program although in certain circumstances direct admission to the Ph.D. program is possible. Mini-Master's Examination A student registered in the M.Sc. program in DBMS with an excellent academic record and exceptional ability to perform research, may be accelerated into a Ph.D. program upon recommendation of the Biomedical and Molecular Sciences program and following submission and defense of a 'mini-master's' thesis. This is an abbreviated write-up of the candidate's research carried out to date as well as a general plan to complete the Ph.D. research. It is recommended that a 'mini-master's' should be considered in the first 1.5 years of the program for students performing at excellent levels. Comprehensive Examination All PhD students must complete a comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination should be administered no earlier than 12 months and no later than 48 months into the PhD program. If the student enters the Ph.D. program after completion of the Mini-MSc examination the comprehensive examination should be completed no earlier than 24 months following admission into the Ph.D. program. The comprehensive examination should be completed over the course of six weeks and this timeline should be discussed with the supervisor in alignment with ongoing research work. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · 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: Graduate students are encouraged to apply to external granting agencies for fellowships and studentships. Research assistantships from grants held by members of faculty, and teaching assistantships, are available. Thesis based graduate students enrolled in the DBMS graduate program will receive funding packages to assist with living expenses and coverage of tuition: MSc - $25,500 minimum stipend; PhD - $28,500 minimum stipend. This stipend includes guaranteed teaching assistant opportunities. Additionally, graduate students can accept teaching assistantships on top of the minimum stipend. Fields of Research Both master's and doctoral students may choose to concentrate on one of the following fields of study: Biochemistry and Cell Biology Experimental Medicine Microbes, Immunity and Inflammation Reproduction and Developmental Sciences Therapeutics, Drug Development, and Human Toxicology Source View scholarship page