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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Science (Biological Sciences). Students in this program are normally full-time. In some circumstances, this program allows for part-time study.
Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Biological Sciences | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Faculty of Science requirements, the Department requires: a) Completion of a minimum of 6 units for both the Master of Science and doctoral programs. Students transferring from the MSc program to the PhD program will be required to take a minimum of 3 units in addition to work already completed.
ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/biological-sciences-doctor-philosophy-thesis-based . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies' admission requirements and Faculty of Science requirements, the Department requires: a) A minimum grade point average of 3.20 on a four-point scale during the last two full years or equivalent. b) This program has a requirement to demonstrate English Language Proficiency; see Faculty of Science English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements for Graduate Programs for details. c) A concise statement outlining the applicant’s research interests and reasons for wishing to attend the University of Calgary. d) Three academic reference letters and the required reference form. Exceptional students may apply to a PhD program without an MSc recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.
The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.
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University of Calgary, Canada
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University of Calgary, Canada
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University of Calgary, Canada
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University of Calgary, Canada
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University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
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University of Calgary, Canada
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