department of biochemistry microbiology & immunology

Department of Biochemistry

Microbiology & ImmunologyO Chair: Dr. Daniel Figeys

O 26 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 professors

O Government, NRC, CBS

Structure of MIC graduate program

O Director - Dr. Andrew MakrigiannisO Graduate committee

Dr. L. Wang (RGN), Dr. L. Krishnan (NRC), Dr. T. Mah (RGN), Dr. S. Li (Health Canada),

Structure of BCH graduate program

O Director - Dr. Alain StintziO 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 2135Academic Administrative Officers

Victoria Stewart (BCH)Ograd.med@uottawa.ca O613-562-5800, 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 developmentO 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

KnowledgeM.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 Expectations2) 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 Expectations3) Application of Knowledge

M.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 Expectations4) 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 Expectations5) 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 Procedures

Courses2 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 Procedures

Other Program RequirementsORegistration to MED8166 in first year as of summer 2013OPhD Comprehensive exam (9998)OResearch thesis (9997)OTAC 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 sessions 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

Admission scholarshipsO MSc : $7500/year for two yearsO PhD : $9000/year for four years

Excellence AwardsO Tuition waiver for students with

external scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

Full scholarshipO Full tuition

PartialO Covers difference between Cdn tuition

and international tuitionBourse internationale de la francophonie

O Differential between $2500 and international tuition

Travel FundingAttendance and presentation at

meetings is an essential component of graduate training

OMicrobiology and Immunology : one award in MSc and one award in PhD (max $ 300 each) OBiochemistry : one award in MSc and two awards in PhD (max $1000 each)OFGPS / GSAED / Supervisor are other sources

External ScholarshipsDeadlines for external scholarship applications are mostly in the fall

OOGS OQEISSTONSERCOCIHR

Check the FGPS/Scholarships website athttp://www.grad.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=1458

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/Victoria)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 Victoria Stewart ext. 8229

or e-mail to grad.med@uottawa.ca