Program Overview

Program Overview

The PhD in Biology Collaborative Water program is designed for individuals with a keen interest in research and teaching. This program allows students to conduct research and generate new knowledge while discovering innovative ways to tackle global water challenges.

Program Details

• Department/School: Biology
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Collaborative, Doctoral, Research
• Length of program: 48 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Thesis

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• July 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Admission Requirements

• A 75% overall standing, or equivalent in a Master of Science (MSc) degree in a relevant field.
• There is also an option of transferring from the master's program to the doctoral program. This is not a routine option, but can be approved on a case-by-case basis for suitably qualified individuals.

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out recent submissions from the Department of Biology graduate students to see the types of research being conducted.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Statement of interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Program-specific questions (PSQ): These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references are required; academic or professional sources.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Learn about the PhD housing guarantee program for admitted students.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.