Program Overview
The Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (DBMS) at Queen’s University offers programs leading to the Master of Science (Anatomical Sciences), Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. In the latter two degree programs (M.Sc. and Ph.D) students would choose from one of the five fields of specialization which represent the research strength of the department:
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Experimental Medicine
- Microbes, Immunity, and Inflammation
- Reproduction and Developmental Sciences
- Therapeutics, Drug Development, and Human Toxicology
The Department provides you with the best conditions to develop into an independent, productive, research scientist and offers a dynamic learning environment.
Opportunities
The department provides a cross-disciplinary environment and delivers the programs in a collaborative and integrated manner. This interdisciplinary gives candidates access to over 80 faculty members engaged in a broad spectrum of biomedical research, using techniques to address questions concerning single molecules, cellular/microbial function, organ-systems, and whole-animal biology.
Method of Completion
M.Sc. (Anatomical Sciences): Course work, practicum and report (with defense).
M.Sc.: Course work, seminars, research project and thesis (with oral defense).
Career paths - employment opportunities
Career opportunities range from education coordinators, research technician, scientist, administrator in academia, private sector (biotechnology pharmaceutical industry, consulting firms), or in the government sector (Health Canada, Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture). Doctorates can pursue academic careers, or careers in the private and public sectors.
