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Doctor of Philosopy [Ph.D] [Biology] From University of Victoria

Victoria, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1963established year
21800enrollment
Public
Partner [10 Courses]
8.5/10

Doctor of Philosopy [Ph.D] (Biology)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

CA$7,920/Yr

CA$7,920 /Yr
  • PhD in Biology at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the Department of Biology.
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • Students will build connections with scientific institutes, like the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre.
  • The PhD program is a research-intensive program. Students will join a community of scientists working on vital research. 
  • Students will complete candidacy exams and defend their dissertation in an oral exam.
  • The PhD program consists of a minimum of 49 units.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline for Entrance Awards Mar 15, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition FeesCA$7920 (CAD 7920)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and BoardCA$13323 (CAD 13323)
Total CostCA$13323 (CAD 13323)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021CA$15345 (CAD 15345)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Biology or Biochemistry or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A grade point average of 7.0/9.0 (A- average) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor’s and master's degree in Biology or Biochemistry or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

7.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA

Submission of GRE scores is not required.


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Sr. Research Associate
  • Research Biologist
  • Environmental Staff Scientist
  • Clinical Lab Scientist
  • Sr. Microbiologist
  • Product Manager
  • Natural Science Manager

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Australia Awards ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Debesh Kamal ScholarshipScholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Australian Government Research Training ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial FellowshipScholarship per studentCA$ 33,115/Yr$33,115Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
BrokerFish International student scholarshipScholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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