Overview

About the program

PhD students in Oral Biology at the University of Manitoba are driven to explore emerging curiosities about the complex interplay between oral health, genetics, and systemic well-being in a nurturing, collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment led by an outstanding cadre of passionate professors committed to the success and development of their trainees as future scientists in academic and industrial settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Oral Microbial Ecology
Infectious Diseases and the Oral Cavity
Special Problems in Oral Biology
Macromolecular Interactions of Connective Tissue in Health and Disease
Cell Membrane and Cell Signaling
Neurophysiology of Pain
Recent Advances in Oral Biology
Communication Skills in Dental Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

To be considered for admission, you must have a minimum of a Master of Science degree. Students of exceptional or proven ability holding an appropriate professional degree or a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree may be admitted.

Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

$100 application fee (non-refundable)
Official academic transcripts (scan and upload your transcripts directly through the online application; transcripts sent directly from the institution are not required until you have been admitted)
Current CV
Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application
Statement of intent indicating your scientific background and research interests (one paragraph)
The name of a faculty member who has agreed to supervise your research program (refer to the Department of Oral Biology for a list of potential advisors and contact information)
Proof of English language proficiency, if required

Tuition Fee

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International

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 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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