PhD in Biotechnology Application Information
Thank you for your interest in the Biotechnology PhD program at Lakehead University.
Admission Requirements
Students must have completed a Master’s Degree in one of the following:- Science
- Engineering
- Allied Discipline
Students in the first year of a Master’s Degree may apply for transfer into the PhD in Biotechnology provided that they have successfully completed 1 FCE of course work and have had their research proposal approved by their thesis committee. Students interested in a Master's Degree at Lakehead University should visit Graduate Studies for more information and should fill out the Graduate Studies Application Form.
Application Process
Applications to the PhD program in Biotechnology are all completed online through the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Follow the application process as outlined on the website.
More information about admission requirements and funding opportunities can be found at the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.
Choosing a Supervisor
We recommend that prospective students contact a potential supervisor prior to submitting an application. Your potential supevisor may be included in the Statement of Research Interest required as part of the application package, and can enhance the likelihood of admittance. Click here to view a list of the Biotechnology Members associated with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and a brief description of their research interests.
Application Deadlines
Although applications are accepted on a continual basis, we recommend that interested applicants submit a complete applicaiton package by the following dates:- For a Fall start (September) February 1
- For a Winter start (January) September 30
- For a Spring start (May): January 31
Additional information about the program, including course requirements and doctoral regulations, is available in the Lakehead University 2013-2014 Course Calendar.
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