Overview

Students in the Biological Sciences graduate program at Brock University are part of a dynamic, research-intensive environment and are surrounded by excellent facilities and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for all fields of biological research.

Career outcomes

Post-doctoral fellows in biomedical fields
Scientists in biotech and pharmaceutical companies and government
Research associates in biomedical research institutions
Instructors in universities and colleges

Programme Structure

Specializations available include:

Cell and Molecular Biology
Ecology and Evolution
Neurobiology and Physiology
Plant Sciences and Oenology Viticulture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

Biology View 50 other PhDs in Biology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a Master's degree, or equivalent in Biological Sciences with an overall average of not less than 80%.

You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials

Three references are required.
A Statement of Research Interest
Acceptance into the program requires that a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences agrees to supervise the student’s research program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13450 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

5450 CAD / year

≈ 5450 CAD / year

Living costs

St. Catharines

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Career outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

St. Catharines

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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