Biology - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Science Teaching Complex (STC) and Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) Buildings Located on Waterloo's Campus. Understand life and biological systems on a fundamental level to inspire scientific discovery. The program will enable you to conduct research that will empower humanity in transcending global challenges.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Biology | Duration: 48 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September); July 1 (for admission in January of the following year); October 1 (for admission in May of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Microbiology, Physiology and Cell Biology, Research project opportunities for this program, Population models for heatwave impacts, We will develop temperature-dependent population models for ectoptherms like plants and insects. These models will incorporate the impact of realistic heatwave conditions on the nonlinear responses of organisms to temperature. Models will be tested using fast-growing invasive duckweed populations. Model analysis will include the potential for transient dynamics that have large impacts on population growth., Development of a High Throughput Screening Method for Clostridioides difficile, Work on an exciting project focused on developing a high-throughput genomic library of C. difficile to investigate stress defense responses and the molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance. The successful applicant will employ cutting-edge approaches in molecular microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and high-throughput phenotypic screening.. Study option(s): Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 75% overall standing, or equivalent in a Master of Science (MSc) degree in a relevant field. There is also an option of transferring from the master's program to the doctoral program. This is not a routine option, but can be approved on a case-by-case basis for suitably qualified individuals. Further information is available from the Department Graduate Officer.

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 applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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