This is possible in exceptional cases, for students who have demonstrated previous research experience. Normally, if you have a Bachelor's degree from the United States, you must apply for a Master of Science degree in Quebec (MSc). If you are eligible for accelerated entry into the PhD program, you may enter the PhD program after one year of MSc. Recently, it has been possible, in exceptional cases, to enroll directly in the PhD program without a Master's degree (with the number of courses required for the PhD program in this case). Typically, a PhD in the U.S. takes about the same amount of time as a MSc + a PhD at Mila’s affiliated universities. Here is a summary of the different paths to the PhD program: Master’s degree then PhD Master’s degree with fast-track into PhD  Direct admission to PhD from Bachelor’s degree