• Information for residents
• Degrees offered: Master of Science (MSc) or Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD). You may refer to the University catalogue for more details.
• The program can be completed by following either the thesis-based option or research project-based option.
• Registration status option: Full-time mandatory for non-residents.
• Language of program: Bilingual. Research activities can be conducted either in English, French or both, depending on the language used by the professor and the members of his or her research group. 
• The passing grade in all courses is C+
• Students must demonstrate entrustment for each of their concentration’s 12 EPAs to graduate with a minimum passing grade of 80% (based on the rating scale and expected level of entrustment as per their degree option)
• Students who fail two courses must withdraw from the program. 

To be considered, applicants must: 

• Hold a bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major (or equivalent) in an area relevant to CTM or one of CTM’s concentrations (e.g. biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, human kinetics, nursing, biopharmaceutical, biomedical sciences, physics, chemistry, computer science, software engineering or mathematics, human genetics, neuroscience, psychology, computer science, engineering, interdisciplinary health sciences); or hold a dentistry, medical, osteopathy, pharmacy or veterinary degree with a minimum average of 75% (B+). 

• Demonstrate good academic performance as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills. 

• Provide at least two confidential letters of recommendation from professors who know the applicant and their academic performance

 • Identify one or two appropriate faculty members willing and available to act as thesis supervisors.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required. Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction. Language tests need to be recognized by the University of Ottawa and scores must meet the thresholds denoted here (https://www.uottawa.ca/ faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/languagerequirements/). Note: Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests

• Centre for Neural Dynamics
• University of Ottawa Centre for Neuromuscular Disease 
• Centre for Research in Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology 
• Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery
• Kidney Research Centre 
• University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre
• Medical Devices Innovation Institute 
• Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology 
• University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute 

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