Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Cell Biology in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,748.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Cell Biology within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry provides graduate studies culminating in MSc and PhD degrees. Students receive top-tier education across diverse fields such as organelle development and disorders, neuroscience, viral studies, cancer research, cellular signaling, protein analysis, evolutionary biology, RNA studies, molecular chaperones, and infectious disease mechanisms. The program combines hands-on research with academic coursework and seminars, equipping students to formulate research questions, evaluate scientific data, and present findings effectively.
Our department boasts cutting-edge laboratory facilities for contemporary cellular research. Primary financial support comes from leading Canadian funding bodies including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and Canada Foundation for Innovation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's (FoMD's) Graduate Programs (See FoMD Graduate Programs) are outlined below. Admissions to FoMD graduate programs are made on a competitive basis. Though an applicant may satisfy the minimum admission requirements, acceptance into a graduate program is not guaranteed. The decision to admit an applicant to a graduate program is made by the department and program. the minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) required for admission to a graduate program is 3.0, equivalently, a letter grade B, on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent standing.
Graduate program entrance requirements for FoMD Graduate Programs are defined at two different levels:
The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) sets the minimum entrance requirements that must be met by all graduate students at the UofA, regardless of program (See GPS Graduate Admissions).
FoMD has entrance requirements over and above those set by GPS that must be met by graduate students in all the FoMD graduate programs. The following documents are required to be accepted into a graduate program:
Three letters of references with at least two from academic sources to be submitted via the online portal.
Statement of research interests to be submitted via the online portal.
Curriculum Vitae to be submitted via the online portal.
Transcripts to be submitted via the online portal.
Supervisor Confirmation and Applicant Funding Information form.
The minimum English language proficiency test scores required for admission into the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's Graduate Programs are:
TOEFL (internet-based): A minimum overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 on each individual skill area.
Academic IELTS: A minimum overall band score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each band.
Graduate program entrance requirements for FoMD Graduate Programs are defined at two different levels:
The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) sets the minimum entrance requirements that must be met by all graduate students at the UofA, regardless of program (See GPS Graduate Admissions).
FoMD has entrance requirements over and above those set by GPS that must be met by graduate students in all the FoMD graduate programs. The following documents are required to be accepted into a graduate program:
Three letters of references with at least two from academic sources to be submitted via the online portal.
Statement of research interests to be submitted via the online portal.
Curriculum Vitae to be submitted via the online portal.
Transcripts to be submitted via the online portal.
Supervisor Confirmation and Applicant Funding Information form.
The minimum English language proficiency test scores required for admission into the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's Graduate Programs are:
TOEFL (internet-based): A minimum overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 on each individual skill area.
Academic IELTS: A minimum overall band score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each band.
Tuition
CAD
9,406