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PhD of Applied Health Sciences
- St. Catharines, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Honours degree with specialisations in genetics, Embryology, Neuroscience and nutrition for careers in health-related science.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Applied Health Sciences and apply healthcare principles
- Patient or client wellbeing
- and ethical professional decision-making to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Genetics
- Molecular Geneticist
- Pharmacogeneticist
- Genetic Laboratory Manager
- Pharmacogenomics
- Bioinformatics Specialist
- Genetic epidemiologist
- Genomic Data Analyst
- Genetic Engineering Specialist
- Embryology
- Developmental Biologist
- Embryo Cryopreservation Specialist
- Research Scientists
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Specialist
Curriculum
- Year 1: Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic Pharmacology and Toxicology with Health Informatics
- Principles of Biochemistry
- Principles of Genetics. Year 2: Introduction to Biostatistics
- Science Communication and Ethics
- Design
- Data and Decisions. Year 3: Research Project
- Understanding Entrepreneurialism
- Industrial Attachment.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree in a related field (program-specific)
- Statement of research interest or intent
- CV
- References and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE 60).
Accepted academic background
Master's degree in a related field (programme-specific)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- A passport
- Prior degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- And a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review doctoral requirements for Applied Health Sciences. Confirm research supervision and entry criteria where applicable. Prepare prior degree transcripts
- a statement of purpose
- academic references and any requested research proposal. Submit an application through the institution’s official admissions route. Complete any required assessment or interview. Await the decision and confirm international enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,926 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $120 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Applied Health Sciences |
| Department | Faculty of Applied Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 19 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,926 CAD per year. The application fee is $120 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, IELTS Academic 6.5.