Overview

Are you passionate about exploring the intricate relationship of our ecosystems in the northern boreal biome? Join us and participate in interdisciplinary research integrating ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental policy, and sustainable stewardship.

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% 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.

Key Features

Highly collaborative research with members in other Laurentian University units, other research centres in the city, Ontario, and even other provinces and countries.

Small classes and research groups provide unique opportunities for all our students to interact with other peers and faculty members.

Great opportunity to receive a paid Graduate Teaching Assistantship.