Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology 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. USD6,947.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Cell and Developmental Biology graduate program provides opportunities for students to pursue both Master's and Doctoral degrees through in-depth study and research in these fields. With adaptable curriculum structures, the program welcomes students from various academic backgrounds and supports the wide spectrum of investigations within cellular and developmental biology.
Coursework delivers comprehensive training in modern scientific principles and techniques relevant to these disciplines. From their initial enrollment, all graduate candidates conduct innovative, meaningful research projects. Students can choose from an extensive selection of research areas, supported by approximately 50 faculty members conducting pioneering work in cell and developmental biology.
Additionally, the program strengthens connections and fosters collaboration among British Columbia's cell and developmental biology researchers. It serves as a central platform for academic discourse through student-organized seminar programs, research retreats, and various other interactive events.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
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
100
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 22
ibT Listening 22
ibT Speaking 22
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
7.0
IELTS Reading 6.5
IELTS Writing 6.5
IELTS Listening 6.5
IELTS Speaking 6.5
Tuition
CAD
9,690