PhD in Biomedical Sciences in Canada at U of G Canada

These are the international student eligibility for the PhD in Biomedical Sciences in Canada

Students entering a PhD program must show evidence of a potential for independent, productive and original research. Admission to a PhD program generally requires the completion of an approved MSc program by thesis, a minimum "B+" average in the prescribed courses taken during the Master's degree program and strong recommendations from referees based on a sound knowledge of the student's strengths and weaknesses. In addition, a short statement of the applicant's research interests and career goals is required. In those cases where the student is continuing her or his PhD program in an area related to the MSc program, the student will be expected to clearly explain how the PhD program represents a significant advance over that of the MSc program.

In exceptional cases, where a candidate has demonstrated excellence in academic work and an extraordinary ability to plan and initiate original research, transfer to a PhD program without completion of the MSc program may be recommended; this transfer must take place before the end of the fourth semester in accordance with University regulations. There is an option for direct admission into a PhD program, however, approval must be obtained from the Board of Graduate studies (see section II, 'General Regulations' page 4 of the PDF Graduate Calendar) Students may be admitted into the Fall, Winter or Spring semester. Moreover, you need to submit:

• Transcripts
• Recommendation Letter
• Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
• CV/Resume

N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Students entering a PhD program must show evidence of a potential for independent, productive and original research. Admission to a PhD program generally requires the completion of an approved MSc program by thesis, a minimum "B+" average in the prescribed courses taken during the Master's degree program and strong recommendations from referees based on a sound knowledge of the student's strengths and weaknesses. In addition, a short statement of the applicant's research interests and career goals is required. In those cases where the student is continuing her or his PhD program in an area related to the MSc program, the student will be expected to clearly explain how the PhD program represents a significant advance over that of the MSc program.

In exceptional cases, where a candidate has demonstrated excellence in academic work and an extraordinary ability to plan and initiate original research, transfer to a PhD program without completion of the MSc program may be recommended; this transfer must take place before the end of the fourth semester in accordance with University regulations. There is an option for direct admission into a PhD program, however, approval must be obtained from the Board of Graduate studies (see section II, 'General Regulations' page 4 of the PDF Graduate Calendar) Students may be admitted into the Fall, Winter or Spring semester. Moreover, you need to submit:

• Transcripts
• Recommendation Letter
• Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
• CV/Resume

These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Biomedical Sciences to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Biomedical Sciences in Canada.

MSc students are guaranteed support for 6 semesters and PhD students for 9 semesters. The minimum stipend for MSc students is $18,500/year and for PhD students is $20,000/year. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for external (e.g., NSERC, CIHR, OGS) and internal (e.g., OVC Scholarships) awards (see below). MSc students are guaranteed up to $1,500, while PhD students are guaranteed up to $3,000 over the course of their program for travel to conferences and meetings.

Graduate ProgramCoordinator, MSc & PhD: Dr. Jon LaMarre jlamarre@ovc.uoguelph.ca

Note: Most graduate student receive a funding package made up of a number of components. The options may be one or more of the following:

• Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)
• Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
• Graduate Service Assistant (GSA)
• Scholarship (external and/or internal)