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Our graduate program provides chances to earn MSc and PhD degrees while working with outstanding basic, clinical, and translational researchers. Key research focuses include cancer biology, genetics, blood clotting, and vascular biology. Top-performing students may qualify for financial assistance through departmental awards.
The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine combines clinical work with significant research emphasis on cancer, blood clotting, and vascular biology. Students gain well-rounded training in both fundamental and applied medical research, such as studies on diagnostic and predictive biomarkers. Our graduate programs enable students to work alongside distinguished researchers across various specialties. With a strong cancer focus - 15 out of 20 principal investigators specialize in cancer biology - our faculty provides extensive diagnostic and clinical services to Southeastern Ontario via Kingston General Hospital, creating excellent training opportunities for future biomedical researchers and lab physicians. Queen's offers a unique environment to witness how rapid advances in molecular genetics are transforming medical practice, resulting in innovative diagnostic methods and treatments for cancer and other conditions.
Students must have Honours B.Sc. or equivalent in life sciences, biochemistry, biology, etc. (Students with only a general degree can be admitted for a qualifying year.). The ideal undergraduate background for the program would be one rich in molecular genetics and cell biology, in addition to foundational courses in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physiology, Biology and Biochemistry. The Queen’s Life Sciences and DBMS programs, or similar programs from other institutions provide excellent backgrounds.
English language requirements
For international students, if required, a TOEFL total score of at least 600 (paper-based) or TOEFL iBT minimum scores of: writing (24/30); speaking (22/30); reading (22/30); listening (20/30), for a total of 88/120. Applicants must have the minimum score in each test as well as the minimum overall score.