PhD in Human Genetics and Genomics at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador

Programme overview

Thesis-based PhD with a weekly journal club and seminar series; PhD students present each term.

What you will study

Thesis research based on original work and a comprehensive examination.

Career pathways

Academic faculty member, research scientist, research assistant, health sector positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree in an appropriate area of study. Applications are considered throughout the year for Winter, Spring or Fall starts; applicants need a superior academic record and acceptance by a faculty supervisor within the Faculty of Medicine. Competitive.

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,656 for the whole programme. Newfoundland and Labrador resident; total doctoral programme cost over 12 semesters (tuition only) Source

International applicants: CAD 17,988 for the whole programme. Total doctoral programme cost over 12 semesters (tuition only) Source

Graduate intakes are Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Spring (May to August); the intake offered depends on the programme, and most doctoral programmes admit for Fall. Some programmes have no set deadline and admit in Fall, Winter and Spring.

Deadlines vary by programme. January 15: Anthropology, Archaeology, Folklore, History, Transdisciplinary Sustainability, Interdisciplinary PhD (Fall). February 1: Environmental Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology (Fall). March 1: Biochemistry, Food Science (Fall). December 1: Computer Science, Engineering (Fall). Nursing PhD 31 January (Fall, even-numbered years only); Social Work PhD 15 September (Spring, even-numbered years). Marine Biology and Medicine (Bioscience, Cardiovascular and Renal Sciences, Clinical Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Genomics, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Neurosciences) have no set deadline. Education PhD admissions are paused until further notice.

Graduate application processing fee: $60 for Canadian applicants and $120 for non-Canadian applicants; late fee $30 up to one week after the deadline and $10 for each subsequent week.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/apply-to-memorial/

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