Thunder Bay,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biotechnology in Toronto Canada | Lakehead University
Lakehead University
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,000
(c. USD13,637.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary science that harnesses living systems and biological components to develop innovative products, address challenges, and enhance manufacturing techniques. Breakthroughs in science and technology have revolutionized biotechnological methods, enabling diverse applications across healthcare, environmental conservation, forestry, and industrial sectors. Lakehead University stands as a comprehensive institution renowned for its progressive academic offerings and pioneering research initiatives. The university's Ph.D. in Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary, research-intensive graduate program designed to cultivate scientific expertise in two specialized domains: Medical Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology, with particular emphasis on toxicology, waste management, and emissions control.
This flexible program enables students to select their specialization area and customize their research and curriculum to align with professional aspirations. With faculty drawn from diverse academic and industrial backgrounds, students can explore a broad spectrum of specialized training areas. Completing the Ph.D. in Biotechnology opens doors to career prospects in academic institutions, research centers, and biotech firms both within Canada and internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification 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.
Students in the first year of a master’s degree may apply for transfer into the PhD in Biotechnology provided that they have successfully completed one FCE of course work and have had their research proposal approved by their thesis committee.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60
Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19), Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17), Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50).
Tuition
CAD
19,000