Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Cell Biology

Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology     Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Program Requirements

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses

  • ANAT 690D1 Cell and Developmental Biology (3 credits)

    Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Anatomy & Cell Biology : Current developments in molecular cell biology and developmental biology will be presented by course coordinators and staff from primary papers in the scientific literature. These will be researched and critiqued by students through oral and written presentations. Two term papers are required for students taking the course.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • ANAT 690D2 Cell and Developmental Biology (3 credits)

    Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Anatomy & Cell Biology : See ANAT 690D1 for course description.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    • Prerequisite: ANAT 690D1

    • No credit will be given for this course unless both ANAT 690D1 and ANAT 690D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

  • ANAT 695 Seminars in Cell Biology 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Anatomy & Cell Biology : Weekly assignments based on seminars attended will be graded by the supervisor. A grade of P or F will be assigned.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    • Restriction: Restricted to Masters and PhD students in Cell Biology

  • ANAT 696 Seminars in Cell Biology 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Anatomy & Cell Biology : Weekly assignments based on seminars attended will be graded by the supervisor. A grade of P or F will be assigned.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    • Prerequisite: ANAT 695

    • Restriction: Restricted to Graduate students in Cell Biology

  • ANAT 697 Seminars in Cell Biology 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Anatomy & Cell Biology : Weekly assignments based on seminars attended will be graded by the supervisor. A grade of P or F will be assigned.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • ANAT 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination

    Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Anatomy & Cell Biology : Compulsory comprehensive examination to evaluate the students' ability to carry out, present, discuss and defend research in their field of scientific interest.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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