Overview

Graduate students benefit from our membership in the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biology (OCIB) which is joint research-intensive collaboration with the University of Ottawa.

Features

The Institute is one of the largest centres in Canada for graduate studies and research in the biological sciences. Learn more about Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes.

Faculty in the Department of Biology at Carleton University also have extensive experience and do cutting-edge research in the field of biochemistry.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Biochemistry and Physiology

Bioinformatics and Genomics

Ecology, Evolution and Conservation

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Neurobiology and Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 51 other PhDs in Biology in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Master of Science degree or equivalent

B+ (77%) average in graduate courses only

Tuition Fee

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International

15465 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15465 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

6601 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6601 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 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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