Overview

The primary objective of the Pathobiology program from University of Guelph is to provide advanced training in conceptual and laboratory aspects of independent research, combined with advanced training in one or more appropriate fields of knowledge.

Features

The major emphasis is on the generation and critical evaluation of scientific knowledge relating to the causes, mechanisms and/or consequences of diseases affecting a particular species, organ system or biological process or to the understanding of host resistance and basic mechanisms of health or disease in vertebrates.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students must have completed the department's graduate seminar course, and have obtained at least a B-' average in all courses prescribed by the advisory committee.

There are no other specific course requirements.

Prescribed courses and additional courses are selected by the student in consultation with the advisor and advisory committee based on the student's background, and research and career objectives.

Students are required to satisfactorily complete a qualifying examination before the end of the fifth semester if they possess an MSc degree, or before the end of the seventh semester if they possess only an honours baccalaureate or DVM degree.

The qualifying examination is conducted by a committee of graduate faculty members with expertise in the areas of study, and includes written and oral components.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-05-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Pathology View 8 other PhDs in Pathology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

The usual requirement for admission to the PhD program is the completion of an approved MSc degree with a minimum `B+' average and strong supportive letters from referees familiar with the background of the applicant.

Performance in relevant biomedical science courses, (e.g. microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, etc) at a level above the `B+' average is normally expected.

Students may apply for admission into the PhD program before completing the MSc program, providing that they have a minimum A average and a demonstrated capacity for independent research.

Some students with demonstrated potential for independent research and a superior academic record during their baccalaureate or DVM programs may be admitted directly into the PhD program.

Tuition Fee

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International

6444 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3222 CAD per semester during 72 months.
National

6456 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3228 CAD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 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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