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Key Facts

Opportunities for collaborative specializations are available in the areas of Neuroscience, Toxicology, and One Health.
The objective of the Molecular and Cellular Biology program at the University of Guelph is to develop independent and creative scientists specializing in molecular and cellular biology.
Graduates will be prepared for positions as scholars in academic institutions, as leaders in the research and development sector of the biomedical and other industries or government agencies, and in social institutions.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students in the PhD program must complete PhD Research Topics in Molecular & Cellular Biology. This two-semester course should be completed in the first year of study and normally within the first two semesters.
Students without an MSc degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology or the equivalent are required to take one additional graduate course. Other courses may be taken on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee. An average of “B-minus” (70%) must be achieved in the prescribed courses.
To be a candidate for the PhD degree, each student must pass a PhD Qualifying Exam. The Qualifying Examination is completed before the end of the fifth semester (for students with an MSc) or the end of the seventh semester (for students without an MSc).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 18 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences 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.

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General requirements

Applicants require an Honours Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or a Master’s degree in a field within the molecular life sciences.
Students with advanced academic and research aptitudes can apply for direct entry to the PhD program.
Transfer into the PhD program after partial completion of the MSc degree requirements is also possible.

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Tuition Fees

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15512 CAD / year

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6261 CAD / year

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Living costs

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Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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