The MCB graduate program offers opportunities for interdisciplinary studies in molecular and cellular biology leading to the MSc and PhD degrees. The research groups directed by the faculty are engaged in the pursuit of fundamental and applied research questions involving diverse biological systems (plants, humans and other animals, prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes). In general, they follow lines of scientific enquiry at the level of molecules to cells.
Program
The PhD program requires the successful completion of a qualifying exam and the completion and defense of a research-based thesis (typically 4+ years of full-time study).
Research Fields
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Plant Biology
Career Opportunities:
Molecular Bioscience Research
Medicine/Pharmacy
Public Health/Nursing
Biotechnology
Science Outreach and Teaching
Food Safety and Regulation
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East,
Guelph,
Ontario (ON),
N1G 2W1, Canada
Applicants require a Master’s degree in a field within the molecular life sciences. Students with advanced academic and research aptitudes can apply for direct entry to the PhD program. Transfer into the PhD program after partial completion of the MSc degree requirements is also possible.
English Language Proficiency
Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Located an hour outside Toronto, U of G provides a career-focused education combining academic excellence with a unique student experience.
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