| The purpose of this PhD degree program is to provide a doctoral level research experience for candidates, ensuring that they develop critical thinking, creativity and subject mastery through their program. A secondary objective is to provide a value added degree containing a significant, Business (PhD MMS) or (environmental communications) (PhD ESC) component to the studies. This degree will offer graduate education at the PhD level that meets the needs of the global scientific business, industry, research and academic environments in Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences, or Environmental Sciences both identified as constellations of research strength at UPEI. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 to 80 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Students must hold a Master of Science degree or its equivalent from a recognized university and have achieved at least a second class standing (70-80%) for this degree. Students may also be admitted to the PhD program by registering in the existing MSc program in Science and transferring to the PhD program after twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months upon the recommendation of their supervisory committee. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 85] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or CanTEST [min. 5]
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| Application Notes : | IELTS: 7 in writing and no band lower than 6.5; PTE: 66; CAE: CAE A and B and CPE A and B 185-190 after Jan 1/15; Eiken: 1. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Graduate application form, official transcripts or certified copies in duplicate of the applicant's complete undergraduate and graduate (if any) record, and letters of reference from two professors are required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* 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.