Candidates are expected to have completed at least two years of study (60 course units) or equivalent in a B. Sc in a relevant discipline such as biochemistry, biomedical sciences, chemistry, biopharmaceutical sciences, or biology. Candidates applying to the integrated BSc/PhD program are expected to have some biomedical research experience.

Students applying to the TMM program must have completed these prerequisite courses (or their French equivalent). 

First year courses: BIO1130, MAT1330, BIO1140, and MAT1332. Strongly recommended: CHM1311 or equivalent, PHY1321 or equivalent, BPS2110 and CHM1321.

Second year courses: BCH2333, BIO2133, and MAT2379. Strongly recommended: CHM2120. 

The table below shows the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) needed to apply to our programs.

Please note that this notation is based on the University of Ottawa’s grading system. If you come from another university, we recommend you review our grading system and compare it with that of your institution.  

This section will provide you with important information regarding our deadlines and how to submit your application. 

• March 31, 2025 – Last day to submit online application 

Apply online via the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) website.

Once you submit your application through OUAC, it will take a few days for your application to be transferred to us. Once we receive it, you will receive an email from the University of Ottawa. This email will contain your credentials for the uoZone portal (student portal).

To upload the required documents, you must log into uoZone and go to the Applications tab. Once there, you must look for the uoDoc application, where you will be able to upload your documents.  

The deadline to receive all documents for your application is be available later in the term.

Note: Please also make sure that the document file name does not include any accents or symbols or is too long. 

• Please note that if your most recent studies are at the University of Ottawa, you are not required to upload a copy of your transcript. Our office will have access to this information. If you studied at any other postsecondary institution, you will be required to submit a copy of the document through the uoDoc application in your uoZone account.
• Unofficial transcripts: at the time of application, you can upload a copy of your transcripts through the uoDoc application. It is only when receiving an offer of admission that we require your official transcripts.
• Official transcripts: if you receive an offer of admission, your previous institution must send your transcripts to us either by email to [email protected] or by mail:  

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa 
Roger Guindon Hall 
451 Smyth Road, Room 2016 | Ottawa, ON | K1H 8M5 

• Please fill out the Letter of Intent Form and upload it through uoDoc.  

• There is no specific format required for the resume. The Career Corner Office has some templates you can use when writing your resume. 

• Courses at the University of Ottawa are given in English, French or both languages. You must master the language of instruction of your program to be admitted. The language requirements website for undergraduate studies contains information regarding the recognized tests, the required scores, and the exemptions that could be made. 

• Letter of reference from your previous research supervisor (BSc/PhD program only). 

Important dates for the interviews:

• April 28, 2025 – Invitations to interviews are sent out (Tentative)
• May 15 - 16, 2025 – Interview Dates (Tentative) 

Before the interview: the interview will evaluate whether a candidate has the skills required to successfully complete the TMM program, such as:

• Knowledge of the scientific literature in the field of study
• Ability to generate a research question and to propose an experimental plan

The day of the interview:

• Interviews are normally held online, so we ask that you log in 5 minutes before your interview time.  
• Be the only person in the room during your online interview. Make sure that your Internet connection is strong and secure.
• Limit noise and distractions. Find a quiet, well-lit area for your interview. For lighting, if you add a light, it is best to have it behind your computer. Do not sit with your back to a window.   

• Your interview is 30 minutes long with a panel of 2 interviewers.  
• During the interview, your microphone and video must be on at all times.    
• At the end of your interview, you must leave the session completely.     

Decisions will be sent out between June 2nd and June 6th, 2025 (Tentative). 

• If you have been admitted, we will email you to let you know we’ve made a decision. Read the PDF offer of admission in your admission file carefully. You’ll find information on your admission conditions, the average you need to maintain, and the deadline for accepting your offer.
• Follow the instructions in your Admission file in uoZone to accept your offer.  

• If you weren’t admitted, the reasons for refusal are posted in your Admission File (available via uoZone).