Overview

Research

The research interests of Bioscience of Health and Disease members at the Memorial University of Newfoundland are in the Molecular and Cellular Biology of health and diseases and offer graduate students the opportunity to gain strong research skills and experience.

Fundamental cell and molecular biological questions are addressed, with investigative approaches focusing on cancer biology and genomics, cellular growth and differentiation mechanisms, developmental biology, skeletal biology and mineral metabolism, stem cell biology, visual science and, biomedical imaging and spectroscopy.

Colleagues from the Division of Community Health, clinicians, clinician scientists, and our forensic scientist bring a great deal of experience and interest in, oncology, clinical trials, forensic anthropology, endocrinology and imaging diagnosis and participate in courses offered by the Bioscience of Health and Disease research group.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioscience of Health and Disease
Human Gross Anatomy
Molecular Biology of Cancer
Imaging and Spectroscopy for Biomedical science
Current Approaches to Biomedical Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Health Sciences View 7 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be a Master's degree from a university of recognized standing, in an appropriate area of study.

Online application & application fee
Transcript(s) and confirmation of degree awarded
Two (2) letters of appraisal (references)
Resume or curriculum vitae

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4497 CAD / year

≈ 4497 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

3462 CAD / year

≈ 3462 CAD / year

Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

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Overview

Research

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

St. John's

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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