Doctor of Philosophy

Program Format

Delivery Format: Primarily In-person
Enrollment Options: Full-time
Standard Duration: 5 years or longer
Degree Length: 4 to 6 years

Fee Information

Fee Format: Program fee, payable each term
International Tuition Fee: Exempt

Program Overview

Graduate students have the option to choose from five areas of research concentration:

• cardiovascular physiology
• neuroscience
• endocrinology and neuroendocrinology
• molecular and genetic physiology
• respiratory physiology

Students have the opportunity to work alongside investigators as they explore the mechanisms and integration of cellular functions in tissues, organs and systems, using advanced techniques in molecular biology, imaging, electrophysiology, neurochemistry, and computational modeling.