You will carry out independent research leading to a significant advance of knowledge in your area of study usually leading to 2-3 lead-author publications in highly respected journals. Completion of the PhD degree generally takes 4-5 years.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are required to have a first-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 (B+ average) in the last 60 credit hours of study from a university of recognized standing. Candidates must also have received sound basic instruction in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and 24 credit hours in a relevant discipline or disciplines with a B+ average or better. Most of the students we accept have a 3.7 GPA or higher (A- average or better) on their last 20 credits. As a rule, most of our successful applicants have a strong academic background in basic science such as a B.Sc. honours degree with courses in microbiology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, etc. They also tend to have some relevant research experience such as an honours degree, summer research positions or co-op work terms. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.5]
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| Application Notes : | English is the language of study at Dalhousie; therefore all applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate their capacity to pursue a graduate-level program in English before admission. Dalhousie accepts a number of different English proficiency test scores: Internet-based TOEFL- 100; Written TOEFL - 600; or IELTS - 7.5. Alternatively, a prospective student may enroll in the ESL program with the Dalhousie College of Continuing Education and obtain a grade of at least A on the final stage of that training. The language competency test may be waived if the applicant has completed a degree at a recognized university where the language of instruction is English. The claims must be verified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Test scores are valid for two years from the date the test was written. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Applicants are required to submit two academic reference letters, one of which should be from the supervisor of your undergraduate or honours research project. Please visit the website for complete details.
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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.