PhD in Biology

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial University’s Department of Biology is home to over 100 graduate students along with 25 full-time faculty members and numerous cross-appointment faculty from other academic departments. Approximately 20 researchers from outside Memorial University, many employed in government laboratories (agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and wildlife), hold adjunct appointments with the Department and contribute to the graduate program as co-supervisors and supervisory committee members.Biology is also part of the interdisciplinary Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology (CABE) program and Environmental Science (ENVS) program, both of which offer M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. Interested students should apply directly to the CABE program or ENVS program.PhD – The PhD program involves courses, a comprehensive exam, a thesis and defence, and can be completed in four years of full-time study.PhD: 4 yearsCampus:St. John'sApplication Deadline:January 31 for Fall and Spring admission

Faculty of Science