Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before May 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before September 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before July 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT — 86
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Montréal, Canada
Disciplines
Animal Science; Bioinformatics & Biostatistics
Overview
Animal Science - Bioinformatics from McGill University research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Students in the Animal Science - Bioinformatics programme from McGill University will:
- gain confidence in their great capacity to learn
- be future-ready.
- strengthen their ability to adapt through innovative learning solutions for any stage of their career.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
- Animal Science Seminar
- Bioinformatics Seminar
- Bioinformatics: Molecular Biology
- Bioinformatics: Proteomics
- Structural Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics: Functional Genomics
- Systems Biology and Biophysics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE®: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 86
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application for admission;
- Admission requirements;
- Application procedures;
- Competency in English; and
- Other information regarding admissions and application procedures for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 18,762 AUD / year (≈ 18,604 CAD / year)
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 3,052 AUD / year (≈ 3,026 CAD / year)
Living costs
Montréal, Canada: 1,083–1,774 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Animal Science - Bioinformatics.