University of Calgary offers Gastrointestinal Sciences - PhD, a doctorate in Natural Sciences programme in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Natural Sciences
Duration: 4 years
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This PhD in Gastrointestinal Sciences at the University of Calgary develops a deep understanding of normal digestive function, including the mechanisms responsible for dysfunction and disease, with research areas spanning inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastrointestinal infections. The program is based at the university's Foothills Campus Health Sciences Centre. It is full-time and normally takes four years to complete, with a maximum completion time of six years. Admission requires an MSc or equivalent from a recognized institution, a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale over the previous two years of full-time study, a curriculum vitae, confirmation of funding from a proposed supervisor, and two reference letters. Students may be admitted in the May, September, or January intakes, with deadlines that vary for Canadian/permanent resident and international applicants. Graduates pursue research careers in digestive-disease biology and academic or clinical-research positions.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an MSc or equivalent from a recognized institution, a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study, a curriculum vitae, confirmation of funding from a proposed supervisor, and two reference letters. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement as detailed in the Academic Calendar. The program admits students in the May, September, and January intakes, with deadlines that vary for Canadian/permanent resident and international applicants.
