PhD Programs

In Canada, a PhD or a doctoral degree program is a high level master's degree program that usually requires four to seven years of study on full time basis. The PhD degree is offered to students from the higher educational Institutions of Canada after a disciplined research work and submission of thesis based on the research work. The minimum requirements to get PhD admission in Canadian higher educational Institutes normally are:

• A master's degree in the relevant subject,
• At least two academic letters of reference, and
• Other TOEFL, GRE or any other specified standardized test scores.

Doctoral programs are available at two different levels in Canada - Doctoral and Postdoctoral programs. Post-doctoral programs are much more specialized and research oriented programmes. One of the most vital features in granting post-doctorate fellowships in Canada is the personal network established between the interested applicant and the faculty member within the institution. There are different ways to avail the scholarships or funds for PhD programs. They come in different ways such as doctoral scholarships, fellowships, research and teaching assistantships, loans, personal savings and support from an employer and employment earnings among others. Depending on the program and the university, a doctoral aspirant might have to meet a performance requirements, produce a literary composition, research, write and defend a dissertation, report on research findings, publish research results or demonstrate proficiency in a second language in order to graduate to get the title of 'Doctor'.