| | Biology: Chemical and Environmental Toxicology | | |
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| School | University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa - Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | | |
| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Graduate: 7,244 | | |
| Degree | Doctorate | | |
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| Length | 5 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 70% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | All applicants must be able to understand speak and write either English or French proficiently. Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. The list of acceptable proofs is indicated in the “Admission” section of the General Regulations of the FGPS. In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, assignments, examinations, research papers and theses can be produced in either English or French. Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria: Be the holder of a master's degree in Biology (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% (B); Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills; Provide at least two confidential letters of recommendation from professors who have known the applicant and are familiar with the student work; Provide a statement of purpose indicating the career goals and the interests in the proposed research area; and identify at least one professor who is willing and available to act as thesis supervisor. | | |
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| Scholarships | 4 scholarship(s) | | |
| Description | Toxicology is the study of effects of toxic substances on living systems. These toxic substances can either be organic or inorganic, synthetic or natural materials. Environmental toxicology further extends to aspects of chemical transport, fate, persistence and biological accumulation of toxic substances and their effects at the population and community levels. While individual researchers usually specialize in a particular area, toxicologists today must be able to appreciate significant research in other fields and therefore require an understanding of the basic principles of other disciplines. To meet this challenge the University of Ottawa and Carleton University offer a joint collaborative program leading to a master of science or a PhD degree with specialization in chemical and environmental toxicology. This Ottawa-Carleton collaborative program in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology is intended to augment the research and training available to students through the individual supporting institutes.
Participating units: The Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Biology (OCIB), the joint graduate program of the departments of Biology at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. | | |
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