Applicants to Dalhousie's PhD program are eligible for a Killam scholarship nomination. PhD students are funded by the Department for the first four years of study and are encouraged to apply for external funding every year. By the third year, and after Comprehensive Exams, PhD students are able to teach up to 4 half-credit undergraduate courses of their own.
In the past decade, our students have successfully competed for tenure-track positions at the University of Toronto, University of Victoria, the University of Regina, the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Algoma University, Ambrose University College, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Wilfred Laurier University. Other recent graduates have contract appointments at Harvard, Dalhousie, Dawson College, Saint Mary’s University, and Universite Sainte Anne, and in private schools across Canada. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
Degree granted by university of recognized standing.
Please see this website for information on program-specific requirements.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.