Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology - Molecular Genetics in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,188
(c. USD15,920.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Biology Department provides graduate programs leading to M.Sc. (Master of Science) and Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees, both requiring thesis work. Students in these programs must complete coursework, typically chosen from Biology Department offerings, though courses from other university departments or institutions may count with advisory committee approval. A minimum of two courses must be selected from the Biology Department's curriculum. Additionally, all graduate students must complete the Graduate Academic Integrity Module - an online course to be finished within the initial 8 weeks of their first term, which will appear on their academic record. The Integrity Office will notify students about this requirement, distinct from the mandatory Academic Integrity Workshop.
Molecular Biology has been a departmental focus since recombinant DNA methods emerged, with expanded expertise through faculty additions during the 1990s and 2000s. Today, molecular biology techniques permeate all departmental research areas. The Department plays a pioneering role in Synthetic Biology initiatives, conceptualized as integrating biological science with engineering principles to create organisms and biological systems with specific functions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A 75% overall standing, or equivalent in a Master of Science (MSc) degree in a relevant field.
Students holding degrees from institutions outside Canada may be required to submit Graduate Record Examination scores (GRE, Analytical and Quantitative) with their application.
There is also an option of transferring from the Master's program to the Doctoral program. This is not a routine option, but can be approved on a case-by-case basis for suitably qualified individuals. Further information is available from the Department Graduate Officer.
Three references, at least two academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
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Supplementary information form (SIF)
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References
Three references are required; at least 2 academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
Tuition
CAD
22,188