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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thunder Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 3 other PhDs in Biotechnology in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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110

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80

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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12666 CAD / year

≈ 12666 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5388 CAD / year

≈ 5388 CAD / year

Living costs

Thunder Bay

Canada

1149 - 1720 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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