Offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, Biology (PhD) is a doctorate in Biological Sciences programme. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,338 per year (CAD 7,338 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Biological Sciences
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,338 / year
International tuition: CAD 7,338 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Biology is a doctoral program at Dalhousie University, delivered in person in Halifax with a September start and available on a full-time or part-time basis; it takes a minimum of two years and usually takes four to five years to complete. Students carry out original thesis research spanning multiple levels of biological organization, working within a research community of more than 25 research groups in the Department of Biology. Applicants require a minimum B average in their undergraduate degree, though admission is competitive and funded offers typically require an A- average across the final two years of undergraduate study. Applicants who do not already hold a graduate degree must first apply to the MSc program and transfer to the PhD through the Admission to Candidacy exam; those who already hold an MSc may apply directly to the PhD program.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a minimum B average in their undergraduate degree; admission is competitive and funded offers typically require an A- average across the final two years of undergraduate study. Applicants without a prior graduate degree must first apply to the MSc program and transfer to the PhD via the Admission to Candidacy exam; those who already hold an MSc may apply directly to the PhD program.
