Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] (Biochemistry)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #401 out of 500 by ARWU Global Ranking 2022
$6,171 /Yr
CA$8,571 /Yr
- PhD in Biochemistry and Microbiology at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- In the biochemistry and microbiology graduate program, students will learn the foundations of molecular biology and biotechnology.
- As grad students, students will have access to their research facilities. These include the UVic Genome BC Proteomics Centre, as well as an in-house X-ray Crystallography suite, flow cytometry, and cell sorting facilities, and Next-Generation sequencing platforms.
- The PhD program consists of a minimum of 46 units.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadlilne For January 2027 Intake - Dec 1, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $6171 (CAD 8571) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
| 2023 | $5702 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | $11048 (CAD 15345) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake | |
| Application Deadlilne For January 2027 Intake | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadlilne For May 2027 Intake | Apr 1, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
Complete Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
Completion of secondary school

Biology 601 out of 670 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 19 in Canada 2024)
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PhD in Canada: Top Universities, Application Process, Cost, Scholarships and Job Prospects
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Senior Research Scientist, Biotechnology
- Research Scientist, Biotechnology
- Research Scientist
- Principal Scientist
- Biochemist
- Strategy Consultant
- Staff Scientist
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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