Offered by Concordia University in Montréal, Canada, Biology (PhD) is a doctorate in Biological Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Biological Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This PhD in Biology is a thesis-based, research-intensive doctorate offered by Concordia University's Department of Biology, with two broad research streams: cell and molecular biology, including genomic and synthetic biology; and ecology, evolution, and conservation. Students work closely with a faculty mentor to master current research methods while building disciplinary knowledge, analytical skills, and critical thinking, culminating in an original dissertation. The program requires 90 credits, combining coursework, a comprehensive examination, and doctoral thesis research; students select a thesis supervisor by mutual agreement before or during the program. It is a full-time, on-campus doctorate delivered at Concordia's Sir George Williams campus, with Fall and Winter intakes. Application deadlines are February 1 for Canadian residents and January 15 for U.S. and international applicants for Fall entry, and September 1 (Canadian) or June 1 (U.S./international) for Winter entry. Admission requires an MSc in the life sciences with at least a B average overall across undergraduate and graduate studies. Concordia states that funding packages, including awards and assistantships, are generally available to students in thesis-based programs such as this one.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an MSc degree in the life sciences and must have maintained at least a B average overall across their undergraduate and graduate studies. A thesis supervisor is selected by mutual agreement with a faculty member before or during the program. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency; Concordia's general graduate standard for most programs is an IELTS Academic overall band of 7.0 with no band below 6.5, a TOEFL iBT score of 95 with no section below 20, or a Duolingo English Test score of 120. Application deadlines are February 1 (Canadian residents) or January 15 (U.S./international) for Fall entry, and September 1 (Canadian) or June 1 (U.S./international) for Winter entry.
