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PhD in Biomedical Sciences

University of Guelph

Guelph, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #546 =

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At University of Guelph in Guelph, Canada, PhD in Biomedical Sciences is offered as a doctorate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme. The programme runs for 48 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,560 per semester (CAD 2,331 per semester for local students).

Also offered as: Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 48 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,331 / semester
International tuition: CAD 6,560 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uoguelph.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Biomedical Sciences allows students to focus on reproductive biology, developmental, cell and tissue morphology, or biomedical toxicology, pharmacology and neuroscience, with encouragement to integrate methodologies across these fields. The program is research-oriented, developing students' ability to formulate hypotheses and design and execute experiments or conduct observational studies. Full-time study is nominally four years (48 months), with a part-time option available, delivered on-campus. Before graduating, students must have at least two manuscripts submitted to a scientific journal, with specific authorship requirements. A faculty advisor is mandatory before admission to the program. The program admits students in the Fall, Winter and Summer terms, with separate domestic and international application deadlines for each intake.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A faculty advisor is mandatory before admission to any of the Biomedical Sciences graduate programs. Students must complete at least two manuscripts submitted to a scientific journal prior to graduation, with specific authorship requirements.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About University of Guelph

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1964
Students: 36,000
QS rank: #546 =
Programs: 197
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Biomedical Sciences award?

University of Guelph awards a Doctorate in the field of Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in Biomedical Sciences take?

The programme runs for 48 months.

How much does PhD in Biomedical Sciences cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 6,560 per semester (CAD 2,331 per semester for local students).

Can PhD in Biomedical Sciences be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Guelph.

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