University of Victoria Courses and Fees 2025

Doctor of Philosopy [Ph.D] [Biology] From University of Victoria

Victoria, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1963established year
21800enrollment
Public
Partner [10 Courses]
8.3/10

Doctor of Philosopy [Ph.D] (Biology)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #401 out of 500 by ARWU Global Ranking 2022

$5,931 /Yr

CA$8,238 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$5931 (CAD 8238)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board$9593 (CAD 13323)
Total Cost$9593 (CAD 13323)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$5702 (CAD 7920)
2021$11048 (CAD 15345)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Mar 15, 2025
  • PhD in Biology at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the Department of Biology.
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • Students will build connections with scientific institutes, like the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre.
  • The PhD program is a research-intensive program. Students will join a community of scientists working on vital research. 
  • Students will complete candidacy exams and defend their dissertation in an oral exam.
  • The PhD program consists of a minimum of 49 units.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Biology or Biochemistry or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A grade point average of 7.0/9.0 (A- average) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor’s and master's degree in Biology or Biochemistry or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

7.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA

49

ECTS Credits

Submission of GRE scores is not required.


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

20242023202220212020

QS World University logo
Biology 601 out of 670 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 19 in Canada 2024)

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Sr. Research Associate
  • Research Biologist
  • Environmental Staff Scientist
  • Clinical Lab Scientist
  • Sr. Microbiologist
  • Product Manager
  • Natural Science Manager


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