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Doctoral Program
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The PhD program in Biological Sciences requires:
- a minimum 6 units (2 courses) of graduate course work beyond the Master's degree (students with an MSc)* or
- a minimum of 12 units of graduate coursework beyond the baccalaureate (students without an MSc)*
- a candidacy exam - BISC 892 (0)
- a 18 unit PhD thesis - BISC 899 (18)
The thesis is based on original research and is defended publicly.
Normally at least one of the thesis chapters will be submitted to a peer reviewed journal prior to degree completion.
Program Guidelines & Resources
*additional coursework may be requested by the supervisory committee
PhD Program Timeline
* Review the courses offered and consult with your supervisor as to which courses are recommended. ** Candidacy Exam is to be taken by the end of the 4th semester (2nd semester after transfer from MSc). ***Annual Progress Submission dates •Oct 15 •Feb 15 •June 15 (consult GPA for details).