Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:Starting May 2027 — Apply before February 2027
Overview
Our dedicated, award-winning mentors and state-of-the-art facilities provide a rich training environment in which students can immerse themselves in one or more academic disciplines, including cell biology, neurobiology, anatomical sciences, and/or education scholarship.
Features
- The Biological Research field is a research-intensive, thesis-based Anatomy and Cell Biology program from Western University - Canada designed to prepare students for a career as a research scientist in academia or industry.
- Our Clinical Anatomy field offers a unique training experience consisting of course work, research, and hands-on teaching experience; and is intended to prepare the next generation of medical educators and scholars.
Programme Structure
Research
- Cell Biology
- Clinical Anatomy
- Neurobiology
- Anatomy
- Biology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.7
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 92
General requirements
- MSc degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Minimum standard is a 80% (A-).
- Research experience is required.
- Direct-entry into the PhD program following completion of an undergraduate honours degree or through the MD/PhD program is possible. Previous research experience and a minimum average of 85% are necessary to be considered for Direct-Entry PhD.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 6,828 AUD / year (approximately 6,726 CAD / year)
- Domestic: 6,317 AUD / year (approximately 6,222 CAD / year)
Living costs
London, Canada: 1,053–1,650 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.