Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology - Non-Direct Entry at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

Graduate student programs emphasize biotechnology, nanotechnology, diabetes, gene expression, metabolism, molecular biology, plant biochemistry, protein structure/function and engineering, muscle function, cell cycle control, and signal transduction in metabolism and cancer. There are also opportunities for collaborative graduate research programs with the Plant Biotechnology Institute, the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, companies located in Innovation Place and several other departments at the U of S.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: candidacy assessment; thesis defense; Note: the advisory committee may recommend courses to address specific deficiencies of the student and/or to complement the research program; The requirement to complete BMIS 800.3 may be waived if a student has received credit for the course as part of their MSc program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum overall TOEFL score of 90 is required with a minimum score of 20 in each area, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each area, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies; A Master’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline; A cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master’s program)

CAD 5,637 a year (2026-2027). Standard doctoral rate, assessed in three terms of $1,879 (total $5,637 per academic year), same for domestic and international students; the source states it applies to all doctoral programs except those with listed special rates. Tuition only; excludes Source

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.usask.ca/programs/biochemistry-microbiology-immunology.php

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