Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Chemical Sciences

Our PhD program in Biological and Chemical Sciences is research-focused, and operates through an apprenticeship model where you will work closely with a faculty supervisor.
Program Highlights
Program operates through an apprenticeship model where you will work closely with a faculty supervisor.
Three core research strengths: environment and health, biotic interactions, and structure and reactivity.
Winners of major external awards (OGS and Tri-Council) may be eligible for top-up funding which includes the Dean's Graduate Scholarship (total value exceeds 10,000).
Eligible domestic students admitted to study on a full-time basis may be eligible for funding comprised of teaching assistantships, internal/external scholarships, and/or faculty-funded studentships or research assistantships.
This full-time program can be completed in four years. Youll be required to present and defend a research proposal in conjunction with a qualifying exam, and write and defend a dissertation.
Our program will turn you into an independent researcher capable of succeeding in careers in research, teaching, industry or government.
The research component of the program is complemented by coursework, which is designed to emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to biological and chemical research.

A master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or related disciplines with a minimum A- standing.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference.
Exceptional students may obtain early entry to the PhD program from our master's programs in Chemistry or Integrative Biology.
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score of 83, with minimum skill scores of 20 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 560.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS, IELTS Online): academic minimum score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0.