Boreal Ecology (PhD)

Laurentian University

Our Boreal Ecology Ph.D. program provides students with the opportunity to conduct their research thesis in one of three fields of study: Stressed Aquatic Ecosystems, Sustainable Terrestrial Ecosystems, or Conservation and Restoration Ecology. You will have the chance to work alongside experienced scientists and receive guidance from an Advisory Committee throughout your research. The program is taught in English however, Francophone faculty members may support Francophone students during their studies. Students typically take two courses during the first year of studies and focus on research during the following three years. One additional course must be taken after the first year of enrollment in the Ph.D. program. Students are required to successfully complete a Comprehensive Examination within the first 18 months of entrance to the Ph.D. program. Our Biology Ph.D. students who have a GPA above 75 percent can be considered for a paid Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) for various undergraduate courses. After graduation, our students can explore various career opportunities in fields such as academia, resource-based industries, federal and provincial ministries, conservation agencies, environmental enterprises in the private and public sectors, and many others.

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture