OpenFieldConcordia PhD in Biology & Synthetic Biology (Centre for Applied Synthetic Biology)
Pioneering doctoral training at Canada's first Centre for Applied Synthetic Biology (CASB), engineering microbial cell factories for biofuel synthesis, therapeutic proteins, and biosensors.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or genetics with minimum B+ standing.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior laboratory research experience in molecular cloning, CRISPR genome editing, or metabolic engineering.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters from previous research directors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 4-year funding package of CAD $23,000 to $27,000/year plus specialized laboratory consumables access
- Application fee
- CAD $110 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full-time research tuition supported by supervisor grants.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Annual priority round for Fall admission)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Concordia University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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