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
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.
OR 100
PTE Academic
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
68
IELTS
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).
7.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Halifax, Canada
Disciplines
Physics, Biology, Physiology and 39 other PhDs in Physics in Canada
Overview
By the time you complete your Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Biophysics programme, you’ll be able to:
- conduct original research in physiology and biophysics
- publish your results in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals
- present your work at national and international scientific meetings
- deliver graduate level and undergraduate level lectures and tutorials
Careers
A graduate degree in Physiology and Biophysics gives you the flexibility and the knowledge to pursue potential careers in: Visit the programme website for more information
- pharmaceutical companies
- biotechnology companies
- government
- public science education
Programme options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Physiology and Biophysics Graduate Seminar
- Comprehensive Examination
- PhD Thesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.7. 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 OR PTE Academic 68 OR IELTS 7.5
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.
OR 100
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
68
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).
7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- An MSc degree in Physiology or a related field from a university of recognized standing
- A minimum 3.7 GPA (or A- equivalent) over the last 60 credit hours of study, or extensive previous research experience
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 (Non-residents): 7,154 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 7,154 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
Living costs
Halifax, Canada: 1,253-1,984 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 Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physiology and Biophysics.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Available Scholarships
- Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship – Provided by university, Grant, 40000 CAD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Dalhousie University, Halifax, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Niara Scholarships – Independent provider, Grant, 500 CAD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based, Niara
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) – Independent provider, Grant, 12500 USD, Deadline: 15 Dec 2026, The International Peace Scholarship Fund
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program – Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Canadian Government
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Independent provider, Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based, educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Independent provider, Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based, Admit Lab
- 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
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) – Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Government Of Canada
- 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
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