Key information
- Duration: Full-time (60 months - 5 years or longer)
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before Apr 2027 (International, estimated deadline for students from outside the EEA). Apply before Jun 2027 (National, estimated deadline for students with the same nationality as the university).
Overview
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Biology programme offers graduate level training that spans multiple levels of biological organization. The goal of the programme is to provide you with training in core scientific skills, exposure to a broad array of research activities, and the confidence to pursue your individual research interests as they develop.
This PhD programme prepares you for study and work in the following fields:
- Marine ecology
- Fisheries population biology
- Regulatory genetics
- Gene probing in population ecology
- Cell and developmental biology
Possible careers include:
- University professor/instructor
- Government scientist (e.g. Department of Fisheries and Oceans; Environment Canada; Parks Canada)
- Industry scientist (e.g. biotechnology, aquaculture, pharmaceuticals)
- Museum curator
- Conservation (e.g. World Wildlife Fund Canada; Bird Studies Canada)
- Consultant (independent or working for consultancy company)
Programme options
- Thesis: Thesis work is carried out within an exceptionally vibrant research community comprising more than 25 research groups.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Research themes include:
- Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology
- Ecology & Evolution
- Genetics & Genomics
- Marine Biology
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biology.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship (Dalhousie University) — 40,000 CAD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. government) — Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- DFL Scholarship Program (Daughters for Life Foundation) — Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Need-based
- ServiceScape Scholarship (ServiceScape) — 1,000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (Canadian Government) — 7,000 CAD, Deadline: 18 Nov 2026, Merit-based
- ACES Scholarships (ACES Education Fund) — 3,500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- International Peace Scholarship Fund (The International Peace Scholarship Fund) — 12,500 USD, Deadline: 15 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Canadian Government) — 50,000 CAD, Deadline: Not specified
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation) — Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Monthly Scholarship Series (MPOWER Financing) — 1,000 USD, Deadline: Anytime
- Niara Scholarships (Niara) — 500 CAD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) (The International Peace Scholarship Fund) — 12,500 USD, Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (IvyPanda) — 1,000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program (Canadian Government) — Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Voice Talent Online) — 1,000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students (educations.com) — 5,000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship (Admit Lab) — 10,000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Salvado Law) — 1,000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards (U.S. government) — 25,000 USD, Deadline: 10 Oct 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Anonymous Hope Fund) — 3,000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) (Government Of Canada) — Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Creative BioMart Scholarship Program (Creative BioMart) — 1,000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria (Leopold Figl Foundation) — Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)) — 100,000 CAD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (IELTS from 6 to 9) — 1,500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme) — 12,000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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