St. John's,
NL,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
|
St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
4,497
(c. USD3,227.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Biology at Memorial University hosts more than 100 graduate students, supported by 25 full-time faculty members and various cross-appointed professors from other departments. Around 20 external researchers, primarily from government labs specializing in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and wildlife, hold adjunct positions and participate in the graduate program as co-supervisors and committee members.
The department also collaborates with interdisciplinary programs like Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology (CABE) and Environmental Science (ENVS), both offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. Prospective students must apply directly to either CABE or ENVS.
PhD Program – This four-year, full-time program includes coursework, a comprehensive examination, thesis research, and a final defense.
PhD Duration: 4 years
Location:
St. John's
Application Deadline:
January 31 for Fall and Spring intake
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
PhD Masters degree in an appropriate area of study
Transcripts Grad Transcript and confirmation of degree Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded - Transcripts should be uploaded to the online application after your application is submitted.
Two 2 letters of appraisal Grad Reference.
Please submit an updated resume.
TOEFL - An aggregate score of 80 - 92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
IELTS Academic - An aggregate score of 6.5 - 7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
Duolingo English Test - An aggregate score of 115 - 125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands with at least 2 band scores of 60
MET - A score of 59 percent.
Transcripts Grad Transcript and confirmation of degree Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded - Transcripts should be uploaded to the online application after your application is submitted.
Two 2 letters of appraisal Grad Reference.
Please submit an updated resume.
TOEFL - An aggregate score of 80 - 92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
IELTS Academic - An aggregate score of 6.5 - 7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
Duolingo English Test - An aggregate score of 115 - 125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands with at least 2 band scores of 60
MET - A score of 59 percent.
Tuition
CAD
4,497