Key information
Duration
Full-time: 60 months (5 years or longer)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Feb 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Dec 2026, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jun 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Apr 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT: 100. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
IELTS: 7.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Halifax, Canada
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences, Biochemistry
Overview
Biochemistry and molecular biology investigates the relationships of chemical structure to the function of biological compounds. To achieve these goals, biochemistry uses a specific approach that combines basic principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics to dissect complex biological processes.
Dalhousie University's Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD programme explores theories, methodological concepts, and substantive knowledge related to the field. This full-time PhD programme will help you develop deep expertise, and prepare you for your career. Visit the programme website for more information
Possible careers include:
- Forensic scientist
- Geneticist
- Medical illustrator
- Pharmacist
Programme options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Molecular evolution
- Cell signaling
- Gene expression
- Protein chemistry
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.3. Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 100. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
IELTS: 7.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements
- Enrolment in our graduate programme depends both on securing a research supervisor and financial support and meeting our standards for academic acceptability.
- Research supervisor and financial support. The department has a diverse range of research interests.
- Academic acceptability. Evaluation of academic acceptability is done by the department's Graduate Committee after receipt of a completed application by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Academic acceptance into our graduate programme is based on academic excellence (i.e., a minimum admissions GPA of 3.3 or better, as defined by Dalhousie's Faculty of Graduate Studies) and demonstrated research experience – both are essential.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 7,114 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
Domestic: 7,114 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
Living costs
Halifax, Canada: 1,246-1,973 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.
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