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PhD Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The goals of this graduate program are to train students in Physiology and Pharmacology. Graduates of the Master's program will be capable of active participation in a research program, and of teaching the disciplines as well as applying physiological, pharmacological and/or toxicological principles in industrial and professional contexts. Graduation from the Doctoral program is an essential step towards a career as an independent researcher in academia, and to obtain higher level professional positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as government agencies and research-funding organizations.

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

Honours degree (4 year degree) or its equivalent in physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, biology or a related discipline. Minimum academic average of 80% during the final two years of the undergraduate program. M.Sc.,degree in one of the named disciplines, or an M.D. or D.D.S. degree. Under exceptional circumstances direct entry to the Ph.D. program will be considered for applicants holding an Honours degree. Additional Requirements. International students who have obtained an M.Sc. degree from an international institution normally enter the M.Sc. graduate program to start. After one year, research progress is assessed by the student's advisory committee and he/she may be transferred to the Ph.D. program. Application deadline: February 1 - Fall Term July 31 (pending spots remaining) - Fall Term March 1 - Summer Term November 1 - Winter Term

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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