Overview

Features

Our Pharmacology graduate programs at University of Alberta offers opportunities to investigate the molecular and biological processes that regulate cellular and organ functions and the mechanisms underlying diseases and drugs in the cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes and neuroscience areas.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of 30 months is normally required.

The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents: Applications will be accepted until the start of each term.

For students whose previous education is in China (PRC) and Nigeria, complete applications must be received by the department by the following dates:

March 15: September admission
July 15: January admission
November 15: May admission
January 15: July admission

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 9 other PhDs in Pharmacology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the PhD program, the Department’s minimum admission requirements are an MSc degree in pharmacology or a companion discipline with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework

A curriculum vitae – see the department website for a CV form

A brief statement of research interests – see the department website for a Statement of Research Interests form

Applicants must arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded to the on-line application

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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