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PhD Biology at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Biology is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through Department of Biology (Faculty of Science).

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 1.5 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours B.Sc. or equivalent degree at a standard acceptable to the two universities is required for admission to the M.Sc. program. Applicants with acceptable standing in a non-honours degree may be admitted to a qualifying-year program which will be determined in each case by the admissions committee. Applicants must demonstrate a fluent knowledge of English (Carleton), or either English or French (Ottawa). Ph.D. Biology Admission with master's degree: the normal requirement for admission into the Ph.D. program is a master's degree with a thesis in science.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain. Application fee: C$125, non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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