Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Interdisciplinary at Dalhousie University in Canada, Faculty of Graduate Studies
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Interdisciplinary

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Interdisciplinary PhD program is designed to meet the needs of an increasing number of highly motivated experienced and highly qualified students looking for research opportunities which cut across disciplinary boundaries. In some cases the research incorporates the insights of two or three traditional disciplines in others the research itself is in an interdisciplinary field such as environment health administration international development or information management.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$12,522.00 (US$ 9,001) 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 (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$12,522.00 (US$ 9,001) 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

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have completed a Masters degree which includes a significant research-based thesis as part of the program. Alternatively you may hold a non-thesis-based Masters degree and present evidence of substantial independent research experience such as first-authored and peer-reviewed papers in the research literature. Applicants to have an average of least A-. Have a combined GPA of 3.70 or higher taking into account your Masters degree and undergraduate coursework. Deadlines are February 1st for a September start or October 1st for a January or May start.

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

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

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