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Biological Sciences PhD

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Simon Fraser University Burnaby

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy program in the Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University entails rigorous academic training and independent research culminating in a thesis leading to peer-reviewed publications. Our research strength is broadly organized into three themes: Cellular, Developmental, & Molecular Biology; Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology; and Applied Biology. Because applicants must identify a faculty member who will supervise them, all applicants must contact potential supervisors directly.

Program Key Stats

$19788 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

A master's degree with a minimum overall grade of B, First Class or First Division in all degrees, GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 0.0-4.33) or the equivalent, First Class or First Division in all degrees, TOEFL ibT of 93 with minimum of 20 in each category, IELTS of overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section

Career Options

  • Conservation Officer
  • Medical Informatician
  • Health Educator
  • Biological Technician
  • Medical Illustrator

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