PhD in Biology in Canada
35 phd programmes in biology at 15 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 10,659 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 8,390 USD and 12,462 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Biology Water | University of Waterloo, Canada | PhD | 10,725 USD |
| PhD in Plant biology | Laval University, Quebec City | PhD | 10,659 USD |
| PhD in Biology | University of Waterloo, Canada | PhD | 10,725 USD |
| PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology | Laval University, Quebec City | PhD | 10,659 USD |
| PhD in Veterinary Microbiology | University of Saskatchewan | PhD | 8,046 USD |
| PhD in Microbiology-immunology | Laval University, Quebec City | PhD | 10,659 USD |
| PhD in Biology (PhD) | Dalhousie University | PhD | — |
| PhD in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) | Dalhousie University | PhD | — |
| PhD in Biology BS, Dental Medicine DMD 3 Plus 4 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver | PhD | — |
| PhD in Biology BS, Podiatric Medicine DPM: combined degree | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver | PhD | — |
| PhD in Biology BS, Chiropractic DC combined degree | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver | PhD | — |
Specialisations within biology
Biology 31 Biological Sciences 2 Biosciences 1 Life Sciences 1
Universities for biology in Canada
- 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)
PhD in Biology in Canada: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Canada?
- 35 biology phd programmes at 15 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in biology in Canada is 10,659 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 8,390 USD and 12,462 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (35 of 35).
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