PhD Physiology and Pathophysiology at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The PhD degree program in physiology and pathophysiology consists of research in pursuit of discovery and coursework, which has allowed graduates to successfully pursue further educational opportunities and careers in academia/education, health care, industry, government and law, as well as entrepreneurial ventures.

Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 4-6 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Physiology and Pathophysiology (PhD) program accepts applications for Fall, Winter and Summer entry. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Max Rady College of Medicine offer a four-year program of study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Pathophysiology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for direct entry to the Physiology and Pathophysiology (PhD) program, you must: Have a master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of study Show evidence of personal, intellectual and professional attributes that would predict success as an independent investigator Provisional acceptance of a qualified graduate advisor Transfer from a master's program If you are a master’s student, you can apply to transfer to the PhD program after completing three terms in the master’s program, provided the department recommends it. The transfer must be completed within a total of four terms (one year) from when you entered the master’s program. After discussing with your advisor, you can request to enter the PhD program if you meet the requirements listed in the Supplementary Regulations (transfer from the master’s to the PhD program).

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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