Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology: Fees & Entry Requirements at Dalhousie University, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Biology Department at Dalhousie University offers MSc and PhD degree programs in a broad range of specialties. Students in the department enjoy a lively intellectual and social atmosphere created by an international mix of students who have diverse interests. Programs of study and research are flexibly designed to suit the individual needs of students. Scholarship and other forms of financial support for students are available.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (8,98,720) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (8,98,720) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must haveFirst-class thesis Masters degree or its equivalentMinimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of studyDegree granted by university of recognized standingMost candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

  • 12th in Canada (QS World University Rankings 2027)
  • Top 100 internationally (THE Impact Rankings 2026)
  • Over 300 degree programs and 4,000 courses to choose from
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, one of the lowest in Canada
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