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PhD of Biosystems and Biodiversity
- Lethbridge, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Biosystems and Biodiversity is a doctoral research in ecology, Systematics and environmental biology at the Lethbridge campus of the University of Lethbridge.
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
- Design and carry out independent research in Biosystems and Biodiversity. Evaluate relevant scholarly literature and communicate research findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: four-year programme of thesis
- Coursework and a comprehensive examination
- Usually supervised in Biological Sciences or Geography.
Career outcomes
- University research
- Academic teaching
- Research and development roles related to Biosystems and Biodiversity
- Appointments depend on qualifications and experience.
Curriculum
- Four-year programme of thesis
- Coursework and a comprehensive examination
- Usually supervised in Biological Sciences or Geography. Research areas include animal
- Plant and microbial ecology
- Parasitology
- Molecular systematics
- Biogeography
- Physiological ecology
- Remote sensing
- Environmental genetics
- Toxicology and plant physiology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree in the discipline or a related one with at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in graduate courses (3.5 for Education and Cultural
- Social
- Political Thought)
- Supervisor secured before applying
- English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Master's degree from a recognised institution in the discipline or a related one, A potential supervisor must be secured before applying, PhD Education also needs 2 years of professional educator or counsellor experience
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section
- PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part)
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Completion Evidence
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission requirements
- fees
- supporting documents and deadline. Secure a potential supervisor if the programme requires one. Apply or resume your application online at the university website and pay the 150 CAD fee online. Have official transcripts mailed directly to the Admissions Office. Referees submit letters online. Have English test scores sent by the testing body (conditional language admission exists). Contact the International Centre (the admissions office) for study permit questions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,699, $18,699 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lethbridge Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts & Science |
| Department | Biological Sciences; Geography and Environment |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time University of Lethbridge graduate students are considered for competitive internal graduate research funding, Including the University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award. Award amounts, Programmes and terms vary, Funding is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,699, $18,699 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,100 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section, PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part), Duolingo Cambridge 176.