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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological Psychiatry - Direct Entry at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

Extensive facilities exist to support basic and clinical research in psychiatric and neurological disorders. The current research includes: study of the mechanisms of and potential treatments for psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders such as Schizophrenia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases, and acute neurological conditions such as stroke and ischemia; search for neurotrophic factors involved in neuronal protection, survival and rescue;

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

What you will study

Degree requirements: PSIA 990.0 Seminar; PSIA 996.0 Research – Dissertation; dissertation defense; doctoral candidacy assessment; A minimum of 9 credit units, including the following:.

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Entry requirements

a cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units); a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

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: http://grad.usask.ca/programs/health-sciences.php

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