Overview
Scientific and technological advances have transformed biotechnology techniques, which have opened the door to a variety of applications in areas such as health care, the environment, forestry, and industrial processes.
The Ph.D. in Biotechnology at Lakehead University is a research-based, interdisciplinary graduate program focused on the professional development of scientists in two areas of specialization:
- Medical biotechnology
- Environmental biotechnology with a focus on toxicology, waste, and emissions
Outcomes
Graduates of the Ph.D. in Biotechnology will have career opportunities at universities, research institutes, and the biotechnology industry in Canada and abroad.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Proposal and Seminar
- Topics in Medical Biotechnology
- Topics in Environmental Biotechnology
- Comprehensive Examination
- Advances in Biotechnology
- PhD Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Biotechnology View 3 other PhDs in Biotechnology in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
- Normally, an applicant to the Program would be expected to have completed a Master's Degree in science, engineering, or an allied discipline. The academic program for each PhD candidate will be developed by the Supervisory Committee in consultation with the student.
Tuition Fee
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International
12666 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6333 CAD per semester during 36 months. -
National
5388 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2694 CAD per semester during 36 months.
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Living costs for Thunder Bay
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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