Overview

Graduates of the Master's program will be capable of active participation in a research program, and of teaching the disciplines as well as applying physiological, pharmacological and/or toxicological principles in industrial and professional contexts.

Features

Graduation from the Doctoral Physiology and Pharmacology program at Western University - Canada is an essential step towards a career as an independent researcher in academia, and to obtain higher level professional positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as government agencies and research-funding organizations.

Programme Structure

Research

Cardiovascular Sciences

Cell, Development and Cancer Biology

Clinical and Basic Pharmacology

Neurosciences

Reporductive Biology and Endocrinology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Pharmacology Physiology View 9 other PhDs in Pharmacology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours degree (4 year degree) or its equivalent in physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, biology or a related discipline.

Minimum academic average of 80% during the final two years of the undergraduate program.

M.Sc.,degree in one of the named disciplines, or an M.D. or D.D.S. degree.

Under exceptional circumstances direct entry to the Ph.D. program will be considered for applicants holding an Honours degree.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6726 CAD / year

≈ 6726 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6222 CAD / year

≈ 6222 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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