Biology PHD Programme By York University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 601-650QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

32,772 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The program emphasizes current research in diverse fields of biology. You will be guided by a group of dynamic and interactive professors, including many award winners (e.g. Steacie Fellows, Young Investigator award, York Research Chairs, Canada Research Chairs). Study systems include a host of model and non-model organisms, as well as humans. York provides state-of-the-art facilities (e.g. molecular core facilities, mass spectroscopy) and encourages interaction among disciplines. Join ongoing research in pure and applied biology including: molecular structure and interactions; genomics and proteomics; physiology; conservation biology, community and ecosystem studies; neurobiology. Stream and Specializations: Animal physiology; Ecology and evolution; Molecular and cellular biology.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The program emphasizes current research in diverse fields of biology. You will be guided by a group of dynamic and interactive professors, including many award winners (e.g. Steacie Fellows, Young Investigator award, York Research Chairs, Canada Research Chairs). Study systems include a host of model and non-model organisms, as well as humans. York provides state-of-the-art facilities (e.g. molecular core facilities, mass spectroscopy) and encourages interaction among disciplines. Join ongoing research in pure and applied biology including: molecular structure and interactions; genomics and proteomics; physiology; conservation biology, community and ecosystem studies; neurobiology. Stream and Specializations: Animal physiology; Ecology and evolution; Molecular and cellular biology.

Admission Requirements

76+
7+
7.5+
100+
140+
Number of Recommendation(s) 3 recommendation(s) Other Requirements Statement of interest Resumé or CV

15 May 2026
Sep

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

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,574 CAD
International
32,772 CAD

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