Universities in Canada
35 PhD Programs in Biology in Canada
- programs
- 35 programs
- universities
- 15 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 10,290 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Biology in Canada and Doctorate in Biology in Canada.
Canada has 35 phd programs in biology open to international students, at 15 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 10,290 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 8,099 USD and 12,031 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programs
1–24 of 35 · page 1 of 2
Specializations within biology
Top universities for Biology in Canada
Ranked by how many biology programs each one runs in Canada — the count is next to the name.
- Laval University, Quebec City (6)
- University of Manitoba (4)
- University of Guelph (4)
- University of Saskatchewan (3)
- University of Ottawa (3)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (3)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (2)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (2)
- Dalhousie University (2)
- University of Windsor (1)
January intake in Canada
8 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Biological Science — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biological Sciences — Brock University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Food Science - Food Microbiology — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Microbiology — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Plant biology — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biology — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Biology in Canada: common questions
- How many biology programs are there in Canada?
- 35 biology phd programs at 15 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Canada cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in biology in Canada is 10,290 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 8,099 USD and 12,031 USD a year.
- Can I study biology in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programs in Canada in our catalog are taught in English (35 of 35).
More on studying in Canada: tuition statistics, application deadlines, visa cost & requirements or the country guide.
Planning to study biology in Canada?
An advisor who knows admissions in Canada can shortlist biology programs for your budget and profile.