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PhD in Biotechnology (Thesis-Route) Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus, Canada

CAD 19833

Annual Tuition Fee

*Subject to change and other fees

CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee

48 months

Duration

6.5

IELTS

75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Biotechnology is a field of study that uses living organisms or cellular and bio-molecular processes to make new products, solve problems, or provide new methods of production.

Scientific and technological advances have transformed biotechnology techniques, which have opened the door to a variety of applications in areas such as health care, the environment, forestry, and industrial processes. Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. The Ph.D. in Biotechnology at Lakehead is a research-based, interdisciplinary graduate program focused on the professional development of scientists in two areas of specialization:

Medical biotechnology
Environmental biotechnology with a focus on toxicology, waste, and emissions

The structure of the program allows you to choose your area of focus, and to tailor your research and coursework to meet your career goals. With faculty members from a wide range of backgrounds in both academic and industry settings, you will have the opportunity to choose from a great diversity of subjects in which to train.

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Biotechnology will have career opportunities at universities, research institutes, and the biotechnology industry in Canada and abroad.

NOTE: Students in this program are expected to complete all requirements within a minimum of nine terms (3 years) to a maximum of twelve terms (4 years) of continuous full-time registration. Candidates must meet a minimum residency of three terms, two of which must be consecutive.

Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, May 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 50

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Master's Degree in science, engineering or an allied discipline.

Please Note:- Applicants must have a supervisor prior to be admitted to the program.

6.5 IELTS Score

58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score

75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19833

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 _{Per year}

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school or who are transferring from an international college or university will be considered for the Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships. The scholarship is available to the top international students applying to Lakehead University for 2026-2027.

International Entrance Scholarships 2026-2027
Automatically considered. No scholarship application is required.

Academic Average (Canadian Equivalent)	IB Average	Scholarship Total⁴ (in Canadian dollars)	Scholarships Available
90.0%+	35+	$40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years)¹	Limited
80.0% - 89.9%	30-34	$30,000 ($7,500 x 4 years)²	Limited
75.0% - 79.9%	28-29	$6,000 ($6,000 in Year 1 only)³	Limited

Renewal is provided if a 90% average is achieved in each academic year. If a student's university academic average falls between 80.0% and 89.9%, the student will receive an amended scholarship valued at $7,500 CAD/year for each subsequent academic year for the remaining term of the scholarship.
Renewal is provided if an 80% average is achieved in each academic year.
Non-renewable, one-time only scholarship awarded in Year 1.
The maximum length of the scholarship term is 4 academic years or until the first degree is awarded, whichever occurs first. To be considered eligible for scholarship consideration, recipients must be entering years 1, 2, or 3 of a minimum 4-year undergraduate degree program. Recipients whose status changes and may be charged domestic fees will have their scholarship value reassessed to equate to the domestic entrance scholarship grid and regulations available at that time.

Merit-Based Scholarships – Postgraduate Programs

Lakehead University is offering merit-based scholarships for international students applying to selected postgraduate programs within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.

Eligible Programs	Academic Average	Awards Value	Eligibility Criteria	Important Information
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science (Course-Based) & (Project-Based)	90%+	4,000 CAD in Year One	Applicants must have applied to and received an offer for one of the eligible MSc programs at Lakehead University. Scholarships are awarded based on the converted admissions average calculated during the application assessment. The scholarship amount is determined at the time of issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Once awarded, the scholarship value is final and cannot be revised.	These scholarships are merit-based and do not require a separate application. The award is granted as a one-time financial benefit to support tuition costs. Final eligibility and award value are subject to the university’s official admission evaluation process.
	80.0%-89.9%	2,000 CAD in Year One
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Course-Based) & (Project-Based) Specializations include: Electrical & Computer Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering	90%+	4,000 CAD in Year One
	90%+	2,000 CAD in Year One
MBA (Course-Based)	80%+	5,000 CAD in Year One

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