PhD in Biological Sciences - Plant Biology in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta

The Department of Biological Sciences provides graduate programs for both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. It aims to cultivate scholars who are well-versed in their field's literature, able to recognize emerging research challenges and opportunities, and skilled in essential research methodologies. Students achieve these goals through various avenues: guided research projects, academic coursework, seminar involvement, and successful dissertation defense.

The Department maintains specialized laboratories and teaching spaces accommodating 250–300 graduate students. These include resources for digital imaging, advanced microscopy (electron and confocal), chemical analysis, molecular biology techniques, fermentation processes, biotechnological applications, DNA manipulation, and cell culture systems for diverse organisms. Additional features comprise aquatic animal housing with large tanks, climate-controlled environments, and an expansive greenhouse facility. Off-site locations encompass the Devonian Botanic Garden with its fungal collections, multiple field stations like Meanook Biological Research Station and Ellerslie Plant Genetics Station near Edmonton, plus the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on Vancouver Island. The department also houses comprehensive research collections covering microfungi, various plant species, and animal specimens ranging from vertebrates to invertebrates, featuring significant holdings of fish, fossilized plants and animals, insect species, and parasitic organisms.