Lethbridge,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomolecular Science in Lethbridge Canada | University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
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Lethbridge Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,208
(c. USD10,216.8)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Biomolecular Science PhD program is offered through the Faculty of Arts and Science. Typically, students in this program receive guidance from faculty members affiliated with these participating departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Physics and Astronomy.
This interdisciplinary program integrates aspects of classical biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, molecular biology, and molecular genetics. The research focuses on examining biological mechanisms, living organisms, and systems at the molecular scale, with applications addressing challenges in agriculture, biotechnology, and healthcare. Possible research projects may involve analyzing protein structures and functions using NMR and X-ray crystallography, investigating important enzymatic activities, studying metabolic regulation and stress responses, exploring developmental pathways, and examining disease-causing mechanisms.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants normally must meet the following requirements:
Hold a master's degree from a recognized degree-granting institution in the discipline of interest or in a related discipline.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, on a 4.00 scale on all graded master's-level courses OR calculated on the most recently completed PhD if the applicant is applying for another PhD in a closely related discipline.
English Language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 86.
Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE), taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 63.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70.
Tuition
CAD
14,208