Apply before Jun 2027 (National) — estimated deadlineStarting January 2028- Apply before Aug 2027 (International) — estimated deadline
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Halifax, Canada
Disciplines
Pharmacology
Overview
In Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology programme you'll be among about 50 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff working with faculty on various research objectives. Collaborative research projects with faculty in clinical departments enhance our research and training environment.
Careers
After receiving a PhD in Pharmacology, graduates may pursue careers in many areas, including education and academia, healthcare, government regulation, and research in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology sector.
Programme options
The PhD in Pharmacology option offered by Dalhousie's Department of Pharmacology within the Faculty of Medicine is a thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: A-
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
General Requirements
- An average mark from the past two years of A- (GPA=3.7 on 4.3 scale) is preferable (Applicants with lower entry grades may be considered in some circumstances).
- Academic background relevant to proposed research
- Research experience and letters of support
- Research environment, infrastructure, and mentorship
- Potential external fundability of the applicant
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 7,087 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 7,087 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
Living Costs — Halifax, Canada
AUD 1,241 – 1,965 per month
The living costs include 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.
