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School:	Western University - School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Faculty:	Faculty of Science
Degree:	Doctorate
Field of Study:	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Description:	Biology at Western offers research-intensive, thesis-based graduate training at the Masters' and Doctoral levels. We study life from a variety of perspectives including ecology and evolution, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology and biochemistry. We offer a stimulating and collegial training environment, world class facilities, guaranteed funding to students in good academic standing throughout their normal program duration, and high-profile research opportunities overseen by internationally-recognized faculty. The Biology graduate program is the largest and one of the most dynamic in the faculty. About 50 core and adjunct professors supervise thesis-based Masters and Doctoral student projects.
URL:	Biology at Western University - School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Areas of Research:	Cell and Molecular Biology; Ecology and Evolution; Physiology and Biochemistry
Thesis Based:	Yes
Length:	4 Year(s)
Careers:	Biologists

Application Notes :	For admission to the Doctoral program, applicants must have, or expect to receive, a thesis-based Master’s degree from an accredited university, and provide evidence of promise of aptitude and success in research. The program requires at least a 78% average in the Master’s degree. In some cases, a student’s advisory committee may recommend a transfer from the Master’s to the Doctoral program on the basis of the student’s scholarly achievements and research progress.
Additional Admission Requirements:	Statement of Research Interests

Application Notes :

For admission to the Doctoral program, applicants must have, or expect to receive, a thesis-based Master’s degree from an accredited university, and provide evidence of promise of aptitude and success in research. The program requires at least a 78% average in the Master’s degree. In some cases, a student’s advisory committee may recommend a transfer from the Master’s to the Doctoral program on the basis of the student’s scholarly achievements and research progress.

Additional Admission Requirements:

Statement of Research Interests

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on November 11, 2022

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