Biology, PhD at University of Windsor

The PhD in Biological Sciences at the University of Windsor offers advanced independent research and study, ending in a dissertation presentation and defence. It is normally completed in three to five years, with a two-year minimum for students who already hold a recognized MSc.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Biological Sciences  |  Duration: Normally 3 to 5 years (minimum 2 years for students holding a recognized MSc)  |  Intake: Fall (deadline July 1), Winter (November 1), Summer (March 1)

What you will study

A minimum of three courses, departmental seminars and a dissertation. Research areas include aquatic ecology, developmental genetics, bioinformatics and systems biology, avian behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology, ecotoxicology modeling, cell cycle regulation, stem cell and cancer cell biology, predictive ecology, olfactory system in fishes, and hearing and auditory neuroscience.

Career pathways

Graduates have succeeded in academia, industry and government, and have used the degree as a springboard into medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and physical therapy.

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