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PhD Anatomy and Cell Biology at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The Anatomy & Cell Biology Program offers a modern collaborative training experience catering to the needs of the individual student pursuing an MSc or PhD degree. Our dedicated, award-winning mentors and state-of-the-art facilities provide a rich training environment in which students can immerse themselves in one or more academic disciplines, including cell biology, neurobiology, anatomical sciences, and/ or education scholarship. The Biological Research field is a research-intensive, thesis-based program designed to prepare students for a career as a research scientist in academia or industry.

Faculty: Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry  |  Duration: 12 Terms  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Thesis-based programme, full-time, 12 Terms in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSc degree or equivalent from a recognized university or college. Minimum standard is a 80% (A-). Research experience is required. Direct-entry into the PhD program following completion of an undergraduate honours degree or through the. MD/PhD program. is possible. Previous research experience and a minimum average of 85% are necessary to be considered for Direct-Entry PhD. Application deadline: February 1 - Summer Term and Fall Term June 1 (pending spots remaining) - Fall Term October 15 - *Winter Term *Positions are not regularly available for summer/winter terms. Acceptance notifications for the fall term begin in March and continue until July 31.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes.

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