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Department of Biochemistry Microbiology & Immunology
O Chair: Dr. Daniel Figeys
O 27 core professorsO 50 cross appointed professorsO 33 adjunct professors
Microbiology & Immunology (MIC) and
Biochemistry (BCH) Graduate Programs
O 30 professors in MIC and 60 professors in BCHO Core BMIO Cross appointed from other Departments
O OHRI, CHEO
O Adjunct professorsO Government, NRC, CBS
Structure of MIC graduate program
O Director - Dr. Andrew MakrigiannisO Graduate committee
Dr. R. Parks (OHRI), Dr. M.A. Langlois (BMI), Dr. Pineault (CBS), Dr. MacPherson (OHRI), Dr. S-H. Lee (BMI)
Structure of BCH graduate program
O Director - Dr. John BaenzigerO Associate Director – Dr. Vas MezlO Graduate committee
Drs. D. Picketts, D. Bulman, JF Couture, J. Lee, K. Baetz, M. Pelchat, T. Lagace, and X. Zha.
Graduate Office RGN 2135
O Academic Administrative Officers
Cindy Strasbourg (BCH)Ograd.med@uottawa.caO613-562-5800, ext 8229
Fay Draper (MIC)Ograd.med@uottawa.caO613-562-5800, ext 8164
Responsibilities of Graduate Programs
O structured program of study and research appropriate for the degree sought
O appropriate criteria for the evaluation of students (directed studies, comprehensive examinations, seminars, and theses)
O assess the student's progress systematically and in all cases at least once per year
Responsibilities of Graduate Programs
O implement appropriate policies for the financial support of students
O create for students a milieu which fosters career development
O monitor the performance of thesis directors in terms of the quality of direction, as evidenced by the time to degree, the attrition rate of students under their direction, their availability, their ability to determine research topics of appropriate scope, etc.
Degree Expectations
1) Depth and Breadth of Knowledge
M.Sc. : A systematic understanding of knowledge in the discipline/field; critical awareness of current problems /new insights in the discipline
Ph.D. : A thorough understanding of a substantial body of knowledge, relevant knowledge outside the field
Degree Expectations
2) Research and ScholarshipM.Sc.: comprehension of how established
methods of research and inquiry lead to new knowledge in the discipline; critical evaluation of current research; ability to develop sustained argument or originality in the application of knowledge
Ph.D.: conceptualize, design, implement research, make informed judgements on complex issues, produce original research of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication
Degree Expectations
3) Application of KnowledgeM.Sc. : apply existing knowledge in critical analysis of new problems
Ph.D. : undertake research at an advanced level; contribute to development of academic, professional tools, methods etc.
Degree Expectations
4) Professional AutonomyM.Sc.: Skills necessary for employment –
personal responsibility, decision making in complex situations, intellectual independence, ethical behaviour consistent with academic integrity, appreciation of broader implications of applying knowledge
Ph.D.: Skills as for M.Sc. - autonomy
Degree Expectations
5) Communication SkillsM.Sc. : ability to communicate ideas,
issues and conclusions clearly
Ph.D. : ability to communicate complex and/ or ambiguous ideas issues and conclusions clearly
Policies and ProceduresCOURSES
2 approved graduate courses in their respective programs
O For MIC O M.Sc. Students, MIC5100, plus one O For Ph.D. student, one must be a MIC
course
OSeminar course every sessionO Participation in BMI Poster and
Seminar Days, one presentation every year (poster or seminar)
Policies and ProceduresOTHER PROGRAM
REQIREMENTS
O Registration to MED8166 in first yearO PhD Comprehensive exam (9998)O Research thesis (9997)O TAC meeting once/year
Policies and ProceduresTHESIS ADVISORY
COMMITTEERole of the TAC
Monitor the student’s progress in the program + provide advice on the conduct of the research project.
Within 2 terms:OIdentify TAC (2 members + supervisor) OHold first TAC meeting and submit summary and report to RGN 2135
Transfer M.Sc. to Ph.D.O Hold Transfer Exam in 4th session (the
first registration in the PhD must occur in the 5th session at the latest).
O Permission of the supervisor and TACO Completion of course requirements
for the M.Sc. (A- average in courses)O Transfer Exam (defence of research
proposal)
Policies and ProceduresTIME CONSTRAINTS
M.Sc.O The minimum stipend is committed
only for 2 years O Time limit set by FGPS: 4 yearsPh.D.O Minimum stipend is committed for 4
yearsO Time limit set by FGPS: 7 years
ResearchGraduate Research is part of your
studies, and is NOT PAID WORK
Success in research takes dedication, motivation, and commitment
Your supervisors will expect you to be in the lab for as many hours as necessary to make progress
ThesesO Your thesis should be considered the
most important document/manuscript you prepare as a student
O “papers” format theses ARE NOT accepted in the MIC program.
O “paper” format theses are accepted in the BCH program (but must have a minimum of 3 papers, 2 as first author).
Other TrainingO General Laboratory SafetyO BiosafetyO RadiationO Animal Care
Environmental Health and Safety Service (EHSS)
University of Ottawa Animal Care Service
Internal Scholarships
OAdmission scholarshipsO $7500/year for two years
O $9000/year for four years
OExcellence AwardsO Tuition waiver for students with
external scholarships
Scholarships for International Students
O Full scholarshipO Full tuition
O PartialO Covers difference between Cdn tuition
and international tuition
O Bourse internationale de la francophonieO Differential between $2500 and
international tuition
Travel Funding
Attendance and presentation at meetings is an essential
component of graduate training
OMIC and BCH: one award in MSc and two awards in PhDOFGPS / GSAED / Supervisor are other sources
External ScholarshipsDeadlines for external
scholarship applications are mostly in the fall
OOGS OQEISSTONSERCOCIHR
Check the FGPS/Scholarships website for details
Teaching OpportunitiesO TA, marking - undergraduate BCH
programO Posted in July each year - Room 4170O Co-ordinator: Dr. Josee CoutuO Other positions may be available
through Chemistry, Biopharmaceutical
ProblemsOSupervisor / TAC membersOAcademic Administration Officers
(Fay/Cindy)ODirector and Graduate CommitteeODepartment ChairOAssistant Dean of Graduate
Studies for the Faculty of MedicineOVice Dean of FGPS
Additional Support
O Faculty of Medicine counseling service
O International Student OfficeO Student Academic Success Centre,
FGPS
BMI Graduate Student Association
http://www.med.uottawa.ca/Associations/BMIGSA/
The BMI Bulletin BMIGSA’s GUIDE TO SUCCESS FOR NEW BMI STUDENTS!
Fun ThingsOResearch !OBMIGSA
O Parties/ BarbecuesO Field tripsO Workshops
OResearch symposiaOCareer Day
Welcome to graduate studies!
Any questions: Please call 613-562-5800Fay Draper at ext. 8164
or Cindy Strasbourg ext. 8229
or e-mail to grad.med@uottawa.ca
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