The Degree of PhD (Cell Biology) [Graduate]

Program Requirements

Individual programs vary depending on the student’s background, but are designed to provide students with an appropriate education in Cell Biology. A minimum of ★9 in graduate courses are normally required, including at least two standard graded courses in the 500 or 600 series. All PhD students are expected to register in CELL 545 . Additional courses will normally be related to the student’s research interest and will be chosen in consultation with the graduate supervisory committee. PhD students are also required to enrol in CELL 671  and in CELL 672 , usually in their first and second year in the graduate program, respectively.

Students in the PhD program will take a candidacy exam consisting of written and oral parts and a final thesis defence. Each student will be supervised by a committee formed according to Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research regulations.

The minimum period of residence is two academic years of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program

The time required to complete the program will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken. Typically graduate students require a total of five years to complete their PhD studies.