Overview

Ecology is understood as the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.

Features

The Boreal Ecology program at Laurentian University exposes the students to current advances in theory and methodologies in a broad range of disciplines.

The students develop critical thinking and analytical and communication skills through individual in-depth study, mentorship with faculty and peers, as well as participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, and the peer-review processes of publication.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Environmental microbiology; ecosystem ecology; soils

Belzile, Nelson: Analytical & environmental chemistry; geochemistry & limnology

Plant ecology and restoration of degraded ecosystems

Fisheries ecology and management

Evolutionary ecology; herpetology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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88

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PTE Academic

60

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Disciplines

Ecology View 5 other PhDs in Ecology 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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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three Reference Forms (to begin the process at my.laurentian.ca click on "Reference Submission" on the left-hand navigation menu)

Statement of Interest (to be uploaded via MyLaurentian)

Curriculum Vitae/Resume (to be uploaded via MyLaurentian)

Official Academic Transcript(s) from all post secondary studies* (Please note that current or prior Laurentian University students do not need to request transcripts)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14036 USD / year

≈ 14036 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5720 USD / year

≈ 5720 USD / year

Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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