Graduate Programs

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Anatomy and Cell Biology
The Graduate Program in Anatomy and Cell Biology offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (Teaching or Research) and Doctor of Philosophy (Research). The fields of graduate study within Anatomy and Cell Biology include cell and molecular biology, cardiovascular pathophysiology, biology of reproduction, cancer, endocrinology, drug metabolism, neuroscience and motor control. Some faculty members are affiliated with various research groups including: The Centre for Neuroscience Studies (CNS), Cancer Research, the Cardiac, Circulatory and Respiratory Group and Gastrointestinal Diseases (GIDRU).

Biochemistry
The Graduate Program in Biochemistry at Queen’s University offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.  Both the Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Biochemistry are research degrees, and the goal of the Graduate Program is to provide the student with the optimal conditions under which she or he can develop into an independent, productive, research scientist.

Microbiology and Immunology
Objectives of the Program: to provide the graduate student with an advanced level of knowledge and research expertise in one or more of the disciplines of virology, immunology, bacteriology, infectious disease microbiology or biotechnology, in combination with a firm understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology as a whole.

Pharmacology and Toxicology

The Goal of the Graduate Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology is to train students to be able: (a) to conduct independent research in the fields of pharmacology, toxicology and experimental therapeutics and (b) to teach pharmacology to students in sciences, health professions and graduate studies.

There are two graduate programs within Pharmacology and Toxicology include: the MSc program and PhD program. Both programs require several mandatory graduate courses, electives, and a research thesis.

Physiology
Graduate students have the opportunity to pursue cutting edge science, present their research at national and international meetings and experience the sense of accomplishment that accompanies successful collaborations with peers across the country or around the world.
Students are mentored in the art of science writing by a committed group of faculty supervisors, whose goal is to foster excellence in the publication of independent and original research. Graduate students receive training and experience in the principles of small group learning, as they participate in the undergraduate Life Sciences and medical programs. Graduates of the Physiology Program bring excellence in science and a commitment to society in their leadership roles in research, journalism, law, pharmaceutical sciences and the health care professions, including medicine and dentistry.