Applied Bioscience

Language

English

TOEFL® iBT — 83

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Biology

Overview

• The Faculty of Science, with no traditional departments, exposes students to interdisciplinary research, allowing them to gain experience working successfully within collaborative networks.
• The graduate programs at Ontario Tech University equip students with a wide array of both practical and conceptual scientific skills that prepare them for leadership roles in the life sciences.

Outcomes

• Applied Bioscience graduates are expected to have a breadth of knowledge in the life sciences, a depth of knowledge in their chosen field, and the scientific and technical skills that are essential for a career in research.
• It is also expected that graduates will continue to make significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge in their field and become lifelong scholars with an appreciation of the impact of science on society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Research in Applied Bioscience
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Topics in Biological Chemistry
• Topics in Forensic Bioscience
• Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
• Design, Analysis & Interpretation of Quantitative Biological Research
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: B+

English requirements

TOEFL® iBT — 83

Other requirements

General requirements

• Completion of a Master of Science (MSc) level degree in biology, chemistry or related area from a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A minimum B+ average (GPA: 3.3 on a 4.3 scale or 77 to 79 per cent).
• Prior to being accepted into the program, PhD applicants must be accepted by a professor who specializes in their desired area of research and who is willing to act as a supervisor.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International — Applies to you. Non-residents: 19,329 AUD / year (≈ 19,166 CAD / year)
• Domestic — Applies to you. Citizens or residents: 7,643 AUD / year (≈ 7,579 CAD / year)

Living costs

Oshawa, Canada — 1,109–1,714 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Bioscience.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) — Provided by university; Grant 15000 CAD; Deadline 01 Dec 2026; Merit-based; Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider; Grant Various benefits; Deadline 07 Oct 2026; U.S. government
• DFL Scholarship Program — Independent provider; Grant Various benefits; Deadline Not specified; Need-based; Daughters for Life Foundation
• International Peace Scholarship Fund — Independent provider; Grant 12500 USD; Deadline 15 Dec 2026; Need-based; The International Peace Scholarship Fund
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — Independent provider; Grant 50000 CAD; Deadline Not specified; Canadian Government
• Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — Independent provider; Grant 7000 CAD; Deadline 18 Nov 2026; Merit-based; Canadian Government
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline 30 Nov 2026; ServiceScape
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider; Grant 3500 USD; Deadline 15 Nov 2026; ACES Education Fund
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider; Grant Various benefits; Deadline Not specified; Merit-based; OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
• Monthly Scholarship Series — Independent provider; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline Anytime; MPOWER Financing
• P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — Independent provider; Grant 12500 USD; Deadline 15 Dec 2026; The International Peace Scholarship Fund
• Niara Scholarships — Independent provider; Grant 500 CAD; Deadline Anytime; Merit-based; Niara
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider; Grant 6000 USD; Deadline 31 Jan 2027; Merit-based; Amber Scholar
• Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Independent provider; Grant Various benefits; Deadline Not specified; Canadian Government
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline 01 Mar 2027; Voice Talent Online
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline 31 Oct 2026; Merit-based; IvyPanda
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline 13 Jan 2027; Merit-based; Salvado Law
• Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — Independent provider; Grant 25000 USD; Deadline 10 Oct 2026; U.S. government
• Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Independent provider; Grant Various benefits; Deadline Not specified; Government Of Canada
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider; Grant 3000 USD; Deadline 31 Dec 2026; Need-based; Anonymous Hope Fund
• Creative BioMart Scholarship Program — Independent provider; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline 31 Oct 2026; Merit-based; Creative BioMart
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider; Grant Various benefits; Deadline 31 Dec 2026; Need-based; Leopold Figl Foundation
• CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — Independent provider; Grant 100000 CAD; Deadline Not specified; Merit-based; Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider; Grant 1500 USD; Deadline Not specified; IELTS from 6 to 9
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider; Grant 12000 USD; Deadline 11 Jan 2027; The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme