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PhD of Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology can develop the ability to interpret environmental or natural-system data
Evaluate human impacts
And propose evidence-based approaches to resource or sustainability challenges
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Community Support Coordinator
Behavioral Health Program Assistant

Curriculum

Courses
A comprehensive exam and a thesis in the same interdisciplinary area as the master's
Spanning molecular
Developmental and evolutionary aspects.

Entry requirements

Academic

Master's degree (or in exceptional cases a bachelor's plus 12 months in a master's) with high standing in a relevant field
Supervisor commitment required in many programmes
Statement of interest
Two references and CV
English proficiency evidence. Grade guidance from source: Master's degree with a high academic standing (programme specific)
Supervisor commitment required in many programmes.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or in exceptional cases a bachelor's with at least 12 months in a master's programme) in a relevant field, Commitment from a supervisor.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline. Apply online through the institution's official application portal
Choose degree
Route and semester
pay the 120 CAD international application fee by Visa or Mastercard. Write the statement of interest and
For research routes
Name up to two possible supervisors. Upload transcripts
Degree confirmation
Two reference letters
A CV and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115 unless exempt). Add any programme-specific items
Submit before the deadline.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$6,483, $4,497 CAD
Application fee	$120 CAD
Deposit	$1,500 CAD

Program details

Campus	St. John's
Faculty or school	School of Graduate Studies
Department	Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Graduate funding and scholarship eligibility vary by research programme and student status, 2027 award decisions remain programme-specific.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.