Lethbridge,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biosystems and Biodiversity 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. USD10,197.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Biosystems and Biodiversity PhD program is offered through the Faculty of Arts and Science. Typically, students receive guidance from professors in both Biological Sciences and Geography. This interdisciplinary program focuses on how living organisms interact with their biological and physical surroundings. Research topics span animal ecology, plant ecology, microbial ecology, parasitology, molecular systematics, biogeography, physiological ecology, remote sensing, environmental genetics, toxicology, developmental biology, phytochemistry, and plant physiology. Investigators employ diverse methodologies to examine various life forms, from animals and plants to bacteria and fungi. Numerous studies incorporate both laboratory experiments and fieldwork components.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants holding a Master of Arts or Master of Science must meet the following minimum requirements before the University will consider admission:
1. A master's degree, or its academic equivalent, in the discipline of interest or in a closely cognate discipline from a recognized degree-granting university.
2. Evidence of scholarly competence (cumulative grade point average of 3.50, on a 4.00 scale, on all graded master's-level courses).
Acceptable evidence of ELP for graduate studies may be any one of:
- Successful completion of a baccalaureate or master’s degree at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English and the student’s work is in English
- Successful completion of the Advanced Level, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at the University of Lethbridge
- Most recent official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score a paper-based TOEFL of at least 580 and a TWE (Test of Written English) score of 5.0; a computer-based TOEFL of at least 93.
- Most recent official Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English) score, taken within the last two years, with an overall score of at least 63.
- Most recent official CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) Assessment score of 70 or higher
Tuition
CAD
14,208