Overview

When you enroll in the Pathology programme from Dalhousie University you’re taking a significant step towards a rewarding career in experimental pathology. Not only will you study the essential nature of disease, you’ll also learn a number of experimental approaches and how to design experiments to understand the mechanism of disease.

Careers

Possible careers include:

an academic research career

a research career in industry

government advisory consultant

You could also enter a training program for clinical diagnostics certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry of Clinical Disorders

Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer

Human Genetics

Pathobiology of Cancer

Immunopathology

Processes and Mediators of Inflammation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Pathology View 8 other PhDs in Pathology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

9885 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9885 CAD per year during 60 months.
National

7053 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

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

International fee includes:

Tuition: $7,053.00

Incidental Fees: $2,832.04

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

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Scholarships Information

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