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Faculty of Health Sciences

Biochemistry Graduate Program

MD/PhD Program

Combine your specialized biochemistry studies with our flexible and integrated MD/PhD program.

Overview

The department provides guaranteed financial support for candidates accepted into the MD/PhD program for four years from the time of initial registration. Our base PhD stipend for the 2023-24 academic year for Canadian students is $36,552.07/year.

The McMaster MD/PhD program is designed to train exceptional students who will bridge the gap between medical sciences and clinical application. The program is uniquely structured to allow optimal integration of medical education and research training that starts on the first day and extends throughout this 7-year program. Applicants must be successful in their application for the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and meet the entry criteria for our PhD program.

MD/PhD students:

  • Must fulfill all the requirements of our PhD program.
  • Are responsible for the successful completion of the McMaster MD program, including all aspects of the curriculum, electives and clerkship rotations required for graduation with an MD degree. For further details, please refer to the MD/PhD website.