Learn about the Collaborative Program in Cancer Research and how to apply. Current Queen's graduate students in participating departments can enhance their studies through specialized cancer research training.
Why Join the Collaborative Program in Cancer Research?
The Collaborative Program offers graduate students opportunities to pursue cancer research across diverse areas including Molecular Epidemiology, Outcomes Research and Health Policy Development, Cancer Genetics and Molecular Diagnostics, Drug Development and Experimental Therapeutics, and Molecular Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis.
Our graduates find employment in academic centers, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, health research institutions, and private industry. Students benefit from interactions with researchers across multiple perspectives while developing expertise in their chosen area of cancer research.
Degrees Offered
M.Sc. (specializing in cancer research): 24 months, full time
Ph.D. (specializing in cancer research): 36-48 months, full time
Students in the Collaborative Program complete requirements for their home department plus:
- A thesis project in an area of cancer research
- One or more designated Cancer Research courses (either as required courses or electives)
- Regular participation and presentation in the Cancer Research Seminar Series
Admission Requirements
To join the Collaborative Graduate Program in Cancer Research, you must be enrolled in one of the participating graduate programs and have a thesis project focused on cancer research.
Participating Departments:
How To Apply
The application process depends on whether you're currently enrolled at Queen's or applying from outside the university. All applicants must identify a supervisor whose research aligns with their cancer research interests and must have a thesis project focused in the field of cancer research.
Current Queen's Graduate Students
If you're already enrolled in a participating graduate program, you can add the Cancer Research specialization to your degree.
Steps:
- Contact a potential supervisor in your area of cancer research interest
- Fill out the CGPCR Application Form
- Email the completed form to the Departmental & Academic Administrator at DPMM-Grad@queensu.ca
Prospective Non-Queen's Graduate Students
You must first apply and be admitted to one of the participating graduate programs before you can join the Collaborative Program in Cancer Research.
Steps:
- Review the requirements for your program of interest (see Participating Departments above)
- Apply through the School of Graduate Studies online application
- Once admitted, contact a potential supervisor and apply for the Cancer Research specialization