Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Medical Research)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$5,164/Yr
CA$5,164 /Yr
- Dalhousie University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Research for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time.
- Medical Research program is offered jointly through Dalhousie Medical School and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- The program allows the MD graduate to concentrate primarily on thesis research in Medical Sciences and to bridge the gap between clinical and basic medical research. The program also offers training in clinical research.
- This involves classwork, participation in journal clubs and seminars, design and completion of an independent research project, successful defense of a thesis, and for PhD students a comprehensive exam.
- Students usually take 3 to 4 years to complete this program.
- In order to successfully complete this program, students must complete relevant course work as determined by their supervisory committee, with a passing grade.
- Students have to complete an independent research study over a minimum of 24 months.
- There will be a minimum requirement of one-half credit in the discipline most relevant to the research project. Additional courses may be required to provide the knowledge base required for the thesis research.
- The goal of the program is to provide clinicians with structured and rigorous research training over 2 to 5 years that will equip them with the knowledge, skills, and experience to effectively incorporate research into their careers.
- Faculty of Medicine is the first medical school in Canada to offer distributed learning postgraduate medical education.
- It provides internationally-recognized faculty in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education
- The average salary goes up to 58,000 USD after completion of this program.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Summer Intake | Dec 20, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$5164 (CAD 5164) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Food | CA$9821 (CAD 9821) |
Health Insurance | CA$500 (CAD 500) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$5164 (CAD 5164) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete a thesis Master’s degree with first-class or it's equivalent from the recognized university.
- A minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.
- All students must have an MD degree from an LCME accredited Medical School and students must be currently registered in a Canadian Royal College Accredited Residency Program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
- Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Medical Researcher
- Biomedical scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical scientist
- Forensic scientist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Killam Predoctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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