Overview

Dalhousie University 's Doctor of Philosophy in Biology programme offers graduate level training that spans multiple levels of biological organization. The goal of the programme is to provide you with training in core scientific skills, exposure to a broad array of research activities, and the confidence to pursue your individual research interests as they develop.

This PhD programme prepares you for study and work in the following fields:

Marine ecology

Fisheries population biology

Regulatory genetics

Gene probing in population ecology
Cell and developmental biology

Possible careers include:

University professor/instructor

Government scientist (e.g. Department of Fisheries and Oceans; Environment Canada; Parks Canada)

Industry scientist (e.g. biotechnology, aquaculture, pharmaceuticals)

Museum curator

Conservation (e.g. World Wildlife Fund Canada; Bird Studies Canada)

Consultant (independent or working for consultancy company)

Programme options

Thesis: Thesis work is carried out within an exceptionally vibrant research community comprising more than 25 research groups.

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Programme Structure

Research themes include:

Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

Ecology & Evolution

Genetics & Genomics

Marine Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Biology View 50 other PhDs in Biology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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65

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.

Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

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Tuition Fee

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International

7053 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7053 CAD per year during 60 months.
National

7053 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7053 CAD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Financial information

Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Halifax

Funding

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