Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological Sciences in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,476.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD program in Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University offers intensive scholarly preparation and self-directed investigation, resulting in a dissertation that contributes to published academic work. Research focuses span three key areas: Cellular, Developmental, and Molecular Biology; Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology; and Applied Biology. Prospective students need to secure a faculty advisor before applying, requiring direct communication with potential supervisors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students already in the MSc, MPM, or MET program in the Department of Biological Sciences may transfer to the PhD program after meeting the following criteria:
At least two terms completed (and no more than six terms) in the SFU master's program;
Completion of at least three-quarters of the required course work of the respective master's program, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5 or better;
English Language Requirements:
Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category
Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5
IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section
CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section
Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200
Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.
Tuition
CAD
6,198