Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Botany in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,954.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Botany stands as one of North America's most prominent and robust plant science programs, with its origins tracing back to UBC's establishment in 1915. Our diverse academic community comprises over 260 members, including 40 full-time professors, various adjunct faculty and associates, approximately 100 graduate candidates, multiple postdoctoral researchers, technical staff, and administrative support personnel spanning herbaria, greenhouses, and workshops. Graduate students are encouraged to drive meaningful scientific advancements, participate in educational initiatives, and pursue professional opportunities across academic, corporate, governmental, and nonprofit sectors. The Botany Graduate Student Association fosters engagement through academic seminars, collaborative study groups, field excursions, and social gatherings. Alumni from our program have secured distinguished research and teaching appointments worldwide, including positions in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have completed one of the following requirements prior to admission: a master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution, with clear evidence of research ability or potential and a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in all graduate courses; a bachelor's degree, with one year of study in a master's program with 12 credits of first-class average, of which, normally, 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing, and clear evidence of research ability or potential. Transfer directly into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after the first year of study and will not be permitted after the completion of the second year in a master's program; or in exceptional cases, applicants who hold an honours bachelor's degree with an overall average in the A grade range and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting graduate program and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
92
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 22
ibT Listening 22
ibT Speaking 22
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
6.5
IELTS Reading 6.0
IELTS Writing 6.0
IELTS Listening 6.0
IELTS Speaking 6.0
Tuition
CAD
9,690