CA$5,826/Yr
CA$5,826 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$5826 (CAD 5826) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | CA$4420 (CAD 4420) |
Meals | CA$5350 (CAD 5350) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2022 | CA$6166 (CAD 6166) |
2021 | CA$7080 (CAD 7080) |
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biology at the University of Ottawa is offered as a 6-year teaching program.
- The Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Biology (OCIB) combines the research strengths of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.
- The Institute offers graduate programs leading to the master’s (MSc) and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Biology.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Advanced Field Ecology
- Advanced Neuroethology
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Methods in Molecular Genetics
- Research facilities are shared between the two campuses. Students have access to professors, courses, and facilities at both universities.
- The Institute is a participating unit in the collaborative program in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology (at the master’s and doctoral levels).
- The student to faculty ratio is 16:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- The doctoral program participates in the Combined Program for Degrees in Medicine and Philosophy (MD/Ph.D.).
- The seminar course involves the presentation of seminars and regular attendance at the seminars presented by the Department.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- For CGPA, Students have to submit/ request official transcripts from the university where they completed/ are completed their degree.
- Must write a letter of intent and submit a resume.
- Need to have maintained a CGPA of at least 7.7/10 to be invited for an interview.
- Students must hold a master’s degree with an average of 75%.
- Students applying to the clinical program will be required to attend an interview with clinical faculty prior to being accepted for admission.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
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Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the higher secondary education.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
Career Opportunities after completing this program are:
- Microbiologists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Medical Scientists
- Postsecondary Biological Sciences Teachers
- Biologists
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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