Doctor of Philosophy (Cell Biology) 72 months PHD Programme By University of Alberta |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

72 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

01 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, offers graduate programs leading to the MSc and PhD degrees in cell biology. The Department provides a world-class training environment in a range of areas including organelle biogenesis and disease, neurobiology, virology, cancer apoptosis and signal transduction, proteomics, molecular evolution, RNA biology, chaperones and pathogen-host interactions. Through an independent research program, complemented by seminars and formal coursework, students are trained to identify important problems, critically analyze scientific information and effectively communicate their results.

The Department of Cell Biology is endowed with state of the art equipment needed to perform experimental work in modern cell biology. Research funding is primarily from agencies such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Canada Foundation for Innovation.

Detailed information on the graduate program can be found on the Department of Cell Biology website.

Address all inquiries to the Graduate Program Administrator, Department of Cell Biology.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, offers graduate programs leading to the MSc and PhD degrees in cell biology. The Department provides a world-class training environment in a range of areas including organelle biogenesis and disease, neurobiology, virology, cancer apoptosis and signal transduction, proteomics, molecular evolution, RNA biology, chaperones and pathogen-host interactions. Through an independent research program, complemented by seminars and formal coursework, students are trained to identify important problems, critically analyze scientific information and effectively communicate their results.

The Department of Cell Biology is endowed with state of the art equipment needed to perform experimental work in modern cell biology. Research funding is primarily from agencies such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Canada Foundation for Innovation.

Detailed information on the graduate program can be found on the Department of Cell Biology website.

Address all inquiries to the Graduate Program Administrator, Department of Cell Biology.

Admission Requirements

95+
7+
185+

01 Jul 2026
6 Years
Jan
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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