Doctor of Philosophy (Physiology)

Required Coursework

• One 3-unit didactic graduate-level course from the Physiology course listings, or approved equivalent
• One 3-unit reading or laboratory rotation course from the Physiology course listings, or approved equivalent.
• Additional courses may be required, depending on the nature of the research and the background of the student.
• Course(s) will be selected based on recommendations of the supervisor and the supervisory committee, in consultation with the student.

Thesis

• Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.

Physiology Graduate Student Seminar Series

All graduate students are required to attend 70% (minimum) of events in this Seminar Series, which runs twice/month (fall and winter semesters), and keep a record of the seminars attended. Students who do not meet these requirements will be considered “not in good standing” and will not be eligible for departmental stipend/travel support.

PhD Thesis Proposal

All PhD students, whether entering via the MSc program or via direct entry, must submit a PhD Thesis Proposal (in the form of a research grant) to their thesis advisory committee 45 days prior to the date scheduled for their Candidacy exam.

Candidacy Exam

For students transferring from an MSc program to a PhD, the Candidacy exam must be scheduled and completed within 48 months of the beginning of the MSc program. For students that enter directly into the PhD program the candidacy must be completed within 36 months of the beginning of the PhD program.

The candidacy exam includes the Thesis Proposal and an oral examination.