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Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine and Doctorate of Philosophy at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The integrated Honours BSc and PhD pathway in Translational and Molecular Medicine incorporates undergraduate honours and summer research into graduate-level thesis work, so students accelerate graduate school completion. Disciplines include Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience, and Clinical Science and Translational Medicine.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine  |  Duration: About 8 years (2 years prior BSc, 2 years TMM, 4 years graduate study)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory courses include TMM 3009 Biomedical Research Laboratory, TMM 3101 to 3104, TMM 4311 Seminars in Translational Molecular Medicine, TMM 4950 Science Communication, TMM 5900 Research Project, CTM 8101 Research Methods and Experimental Design and a PhD seminar in the chosen discipline.

Career pathways

The integrated research-intensive program prepares students for careers in biomedical research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Integrated BSc/PhD in Translational and Molecular Medicine (Faculty of Medicine): all admission requirements of the Honours BSc in TMM must be met (two full years / 60 units of BSc study and prerequisite courses BIO 1131, MAT 1330, BIO 1141, MAT 1332, BCH 2333, BIO 2133 and STA 2392), plus a minimum admission average of 8.0 (out of 10) (CGPA) and an admission interview. Direct admission to the integrated pathways is not offered for Fall 2027.

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website. PhD applicants need a master's degree or equivalent with an average of 75% (B+) over the last 10 courses.

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