91社区

Candidates are required to hold a B.Sc. degree in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study; those with the M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M. degrees are also eligible to apply. A background in the health sciences is recommended, but programs in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physical sciences may be acceptable.

Admission is based on a student's academic record, letters of assessment, and, whenever possible, interviews with staff members. Students are required to take the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test (GRE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the equivalent, except as follows, in accordance with 91社区 policy, only those whose mother tongue is English, who graduated from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), or who completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction are exempt from providing proof of competency in English.

Inquiries relating to all aspects of graduate study should be directed to the Graduate Coordinator, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, as early as possible in each academic year.

Admissions Requirements 鈥� Chemical Biology Option

As for the regular graduate programs of the participating departments, acceptance into the Chemical Biology option consists of two steps:

1. Preliminary approval by the Department's Graduate Committee based on the student's transcript, references, and other documents submitted with the application. The criteria for assessment at this level are the same as for the regular graduate programs of the participating departments.
2. Acceptance by an individual research director. For students wishing to participate in the Chemical Biology option, the director must propose a research project for the student that provides training in the methods and philosophy of chemical biology. Project proposals are assessed by the Chemical Biology Program Committee.

Applications will be considered upon receipt of:

1. completed official 91社区 application form, available online at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply;
2. curriculum vitae including a statement of research interests;
3. two original transcripts sent directly from all universities attended;
4. two confidential letters of recommendation from professors or research-related employers (at least one should be from an academic known to the international scientific community). There is no 鈥淪tandard Form鈥�. The letter must be printed on letterhead;
5. official GRE () and TOEFL () scores (not required of applicants from Canada).

Applications and all documents should be submitted directly to the Graduate Program Coordinator, Ms. Tina Tremblay, in the Department of Pharmacology.

Dates for Guaranteed Consideration

For dates for guaranteed consideration, please consult the following website: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs. Then select the appropriate program.

Please refer to our website () for complete deadlines.