Overview

Features

The Biology - Environment option at McGill University: offered in collaboration with the Bieler School of Environment, the program considers how various dimensions (scientific, social, legal, ethical) interact to define environment and sustainability issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Doctoral Qualifying Examination

Seminar

Environmental Policy

Environmental Seminar

Environment and Health of Species

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Biology Environmental Economics & Policy Biochemistry View 20 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your application to Graduate Studies must be accompanied by an unofficial transcript, letters of recommendation and, if applicable, test scores verifying proficiency in English. Visit the Future Graduate Students - Supporting Documents page for more information regarding these materials.

Candidates are required to upload a copy of their complete university-level academic record to date in support of their application. If the transcript does not indicate that a degree has been conferred, a copy of the degree certificate (diploma) will also need to be uploaded.

Our department requires applicants to provide 2 letters of recommendation from instructors familiar with their work.

Curriculum Vitae

Research Proposal

Personal Statement

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Tuition Fee

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International

18238 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9119 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

2966 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1483 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Montréal

1074 - 1759 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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