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Department of Chemistry

Postgraduate research degrees in chemistry

Be a part of a leading research-intensive chemistry department, offering a range of postgraduate research degrees. Our degrees encompass both theoretical and practical research, addressing global challenges.

Why study chemistry at York?

With over 65 academic staff, our department is made up of international prize-winning researchers. We welcome students from across the UK and around the world.

Our research degrees are based on an interdisciplinary structure. We strive to provide a working environment that allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. When you choose to study chemistry at York, you'll become a part of a department that has a leading reputation for research but also equality, diversity and inclusion.

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We've been recognised as a champion of gender equality in chemistry for over a decade.

We offer a variety of training and career opportunities to support your development. We help you to further your scientific, transferable and employability skills, while enhancing your research output, helping you to meet the needs of future employers.

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PhD in Computer Science A PhD gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of original research with expert guidance from world-class academics. Join our vibrant community of world-class researchers and contribute to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.

MSc in Computer Science (by Research)

On this Masters level course, you'll carry out a research project in a specific area of interest under the close supervision of an academic member of staff.

An exciting study opportunity in its own right, this course is also a valuable stepping stone if you wish to later embark on a PhD programme.

Find a supervisor

Supervisors play a fundamental role in supporting students throughout their chosen research programme.

See how your interests align with our research. Before you apply for one of our courses, find out more about our Research Groups and identify a potential supervisor.

Contact us If you'd like to find out more about our PhD and Masters (by research) courses, please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Team: Email:  [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0)1904 325412 

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Your PhD in Administration

PhD in Administration

Applications for Fall 2024 will be accepted between August 15 th , 2023 and December 8 th , 2023.

We strongly encourage all those considering applying to the Schulich PhD in Administration or those seeking more information to first watch the helpful ‘Schulich PhD in Administration Program Overview and Application Tips Information Session’  for the Fall 2024 intake.

The Schulich doctorate comprises four tightly linked phases of study: coursework to acquire in-depth knowledge of your field of study; a comprehensive examination to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter; defense of a formal research proposal; and a dissertation.

From the outset of the PhD program, you are invited to start thinking about the direction of your research. Scholarly development through the presentation and publication of papers with professors and other students is a cornerstone of the program.

Want to learn more?

View all program details, view course offerings, application tips and faqs, meet our students.

“My time at Schulich has truly been one of the best experiences of my life. I have so many fond memories of how vibrant the research culture was and how incredibly generous the professors, fellow students, and staff were - and frankly, still are - with me.” Marie-Agnès Parmentier, PhD 2009 Associate Professor, Marketing, HEC Montreal

Explore our PhD Specializations.

At Schulich, our expertise in various specialized areas of study will help you meet your unique career objectives and give you a competitive career advantage.

• Operations Management & Information Systems
• Organization Studies
• Policy and Strategic Management
• Sustainability

Career Opportunities

Prepare for a stimulating career in academic teaching and research. Graduates from this rigorous program of study contribute to the knowledge and global practice of business through tenure stream positions at leading universities in Canada, the U.S. or abroad.

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Phd program details by category, admission requirements, requirement checklist.

• Exceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
• Masters degrees in Business (MBA’s) from South Asia may require further academic qualifications for consideration.
• A degree certificate will be required if the transcript does not indicate graduation or completion from a program.
• Acceptable scores on all measures of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination taken in the last five years.
• While we do not have a minimum GMAT or GRE cut-off, it is recommended that candidates present a competitive score of 650 and above in the GMAT or 320 and above in the GRE.
• To send your scores for these tests to us please use the following codes: GMAT code Z75-X8-80 or GRE code 5697
• Prior research experience is strongly recommended.
• The online application requires: essays (written), an updated résumé and 3 recommendations. Copies of transcripts, GMAT or GRE scores, and language proficiency test scores (if applicable) may be uploaded to facilitate the initial review process. Note that unofficial documents are sufficient at the application stage.

The PhD program is offered on a full-time basis only. Full-time studies start in September of each year.

The Fall 2024 PhD Application portal will open on August 15 th , 2023.

Fall 2024 Application Deadline: December 8, 2023

Please complete all sections (personal information, education, program of study, payment) of the online application and upload all supporting documentation (e.g. Curriculum Vitae, Scanned Transcripts, Unofficial GMAT or GRE results, and proof of English Proficiency – TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable) by the deadline date. Hard copies of supporting documents are not required at the time of application. Official transcripts and official copies of test scores are only required once an offer of admission is made.

Admissions Decision:  March 2024

For additional admissions information and/or questions about the application process, contact the Schulich PhD Admissions team through our Graduate Enquiry Form. 

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Tuition & Fees

For information on PhD fees, please see York University’s Graduate Student Fees table.

To learn more about the funding offered to PhD students please review PhD Financial Assistance.

Students entering Schulich’s PhD program may expect to receive $30,000 (domestic) and $43,000 (international) each year, up to five years. This funding is guaranteed, provided that students remain in good standing, show satisfactory progress in their work, maintain full-time status and fulfill the expected requirements. If a student defends his/her dissertation proposal before September 15 in his/her fourth year (i.e. start of term 10), he/she is eligible to receive an additional $2000 in year four. Funding in years one through three is tied to a research assistantship. Details are available from the PhD program.

In addition, students will have opportunities to pursue special awards through Schulich and York University and options for working on and off campus. For full details click below.

Financial Aid for PhD Students

Study Options

The PhD must be taken on a full-time basis for the first two years of study. To remain eligible for funding, students must maintain their full-time status.

Available delivery options

• Full-time 48 to 72 months

Location(s)

• Keele Campus Toronto

The requirements to successfully complete the program are outlined below in “Curriculum Overview.”

Curriculum Overview

Candidates for the PhD degree must complete studies in one of the following major fields: Accounting, Organizational Studies, Finance, Marketing, Policy and Strategic Management, or Operations Management and Information Systems. They must also complete a series of methodological courses relevant to that major field.

 Learn more about PhD Course Types 

Coursework only accounts for one of four phases in the PhD program. For a more detailed overview of the PhD program’s four broad phases of study, view program requirements (below)

The courses you take are dependent on your particular program of study and research interests. To see which courses are required for your area of interest, view specializations (below) .

To browse all of our course offerings, view current PhD course offerings or visit our Course Catalog .

Coursework is intended to prepare students to carry out leading-edge research in their major field. A student’s coursework plan is developed in consultation with the faculty member from the student’s field who has been assigned as an advisor.

Students entering the PhD program without an MBA degree are required to do a number of Schulich MBA 1 Required Foundations of Management Core Courses.

Students must complete the following course requirements:

• A core of courses designed to support necessary methodology training
• A minimum of four courses in the major field
• A minimum of two electives in topics related to the major field, approved by the PhD program coordinator in the candidate’s major field of study.

These courses will normally be chosen from those offered at the 7000-level at the Schulich School of Business. With permission, some may be chosen from those offered at the graduate level by other graduate programs or at other academic institutions.

Comprehensive Examination

Each student must pass a comprehensive examination before proceeding to formal work on her or his dissertation. Comprehensive examinations are designed to demonstrate competence and knowledge in the field. The examination is set and administered by the faculty within the student’s major field.

The Faculty regards the comprehensive examination as a pivotal point for deciding whether students should be allowed to proceed with their studies or be encouraged to withdraw from the program.

Dissertation Proposal and Oral Defence

Candidates must prepare a written proposal to conduct original dissertation research carried out under the supervision of a supervisory committee and must defend this to the satisfaction of the thesis supervisor and members of the committee.

Dissertation and Oral Examination

Candidates must prepare a dissertation based on original research carried out under the supervision of a supervisory committee and submit the results in appropriate dissertation form. After the formal submission of the dissertation, an oral examination is held. It is expected that all or part of the dissertation will be published following professional or scientific review.

The Schulich School of Business continues to accelerate in its commitment to research excellence across all functional and program areas and through thriving interdisciplinary initiatives within Schulich and beyond. Fundamental to our success in advancing knowledge and understanding in business has been the continued recruitment of researchers of the highest distinction and calibre.

Browse our PhD specializations for faculty profiles by academic area.

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Program faculty members

Professor of Strategy and International Business; Pierre Lassonde Chair in International Business

Professor of Strategic Management; Executive Director, York Change Leadership (YCL)

Professor of Finance; Bob Finlayson Chair in International Finance

Professor of Marketing; Kraft Foods Canada Chair in Marketing

Professor of Sustainability Accounting; Erivan K. Haub Chair in Business & Sustainability

Professor of Marketing; Director, PhD Program

Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management

Associate Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; York Research Chair in Managing AI-Driven Technologies in Health Care

Associate Professor of Finance

Professor of Public Policy and Sustainability; Director, BBA/iBBA Programs

Professor of Accounting

Professor of Strategic Management

Professor of Marketing; Associate Dean, Research; Anne & Max Tanenbaum Chair in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise

Professor of Marketing

Associate Professor; Ann Brown Chair in Organization Studies

Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; Program Director, Master of Supply Chain Management

Professor of Accounting; Associate Dean, Students; Ron Binns Chair in Financial Reporting, Banking and Governance

Professor; RBC Chair in Social Innovation & Impact; Area Coordinator, Sustainability

Program Director, MBA in Technology Leadership; Associate Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; Special Advisor, AI & Business Analytics

Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; CPA Ontario Chair in International Entrepreneurship; Co-director of Entrepreneurial Studies

Associate Professor; York Research Chair in Stigmatization and Social Identity

Professor of Strategy; Scotiabank Chair in International Business and Entrepreneurship

Professor of Finance

Professor of Finance; Scotiabank Chair in International Finance

Associate Dean, External Relations; Canada Research Chair (Tier II); Professor of Marketing

Program Director, Master of Marketing; Associate Professor of Marketing

Canada Research Chair in Supply Chain Management (Tier 1); Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems

Associate Professor of Organization Studies; Area Coordinator, Organization Studies

Associate Professor of Organization Studies

Professor of Finance; Area Coordinator, Finance

Professor of Strategic Management; Newmont Endowed Chair in Business Strategy

Associate Professor of Organization Studies; Associate Dean, Academic

FCA, FCPA (Ontario); Professor of Accounting; Area Coordinator, Accounting

Associate Professor of Marketing

Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; Director, Master of Business Analytics; Director, Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence

Program Director, Master of Management; Associate Professor of Organization Studies

Associate Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems

Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Analytics

Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems

Assistant Professor of Finance

Student Research

Select a PhD specialization to learn more about recent student research, publication and placement.

Application FAQs and Tips

1. how do i apply.

Start by creating a profile in our online system . Once you submit your profile page, check your email to create a password for your application. It may take up to 15 minutes for the email to arrive. Save that email for reference, as it also contains the permanent link to the application portal. You will then be able to begin your application and upload your documents.

2. How much does it cost to apply?

The application fee is $150CAD payable online with any major credit card.

The PhD program does not offer application fee waiver.

3. Do you offer application fee waivers?

4. when will a decision be issued.

Applications will be reviewed following the application deadline. Decisions will be made in March/April.

5. Do I need to send in official documents?

Official documents are not required at the application stage .

You can apply with unofficial documents that are scanned and uploaded to your application. Please ensure all information on scanned documents is clear and legible. The grading scale or legend must be included with the uploaded transcript for each institution; this information is often found on the back or at the end of the transcript. Unofficial test results must be submitted with your application. Required test results need to be submitted prior to the application deadline to be considered.

Official documents are only required following an admissions decision. If admitted to the program, final official transcripts must be submitted before the term start date (early September). Official transcripts and test results must be mailed or emailed directly from the issuing institution.  If my mail:

Graduate Recruitment & Admissions, Room W263B Seymour Schulich Building Schulich School of Business – York University 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario Canada, M3J 1P3

** If the institutions that you have attended provide Official Transcripts in digital format, you may arrange with your institutions to send the official transcripts directly to us via email to [email protected] . (Note: Only transcripts received directly from the institutions are considered official.)

For questions on admission on conditions, please visit http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/admission-conditions

6. Which part of the application is most important?

We take a holistic approach during the application review process and all components of the application are thoroughly reviewed. There is no particular weight assigned to any of the components in the application.

7. Is there a word limit to the essay questions?

No, there is no word limit for the essays.

Applicants are required to provide a written statement in the “Essays” section of the application. This is the statement where you will describe your motives for pursuing PhD studies. Your statement of intent should include:

1) your specific research interests 2) why you have selected your chosen field 3) your career plans

We suggest to provide responses to the questions that equals 1-2 pages in length.

8. Is the GMAT or GRE a mandatory requirement and can this be waived?

Yes, the GMAT or GRE is mandatory.

GMAT or GRE is a requirement of the program and cannot be waived.

All applicants are required to complete the GMAT or the GRE if they wish to be eligible for admission, regardless of their academic or professional profile.

9. What is minimum competitive GMAT or GRE score?

While we do not have a minimum GMAT or GRE cut-off, however, it is recommended that candidates present a competitive score of 650 and above in the GMAT or 320 and above in the GRE.

10. What are the minimum scores required on the acceptable English language tests?

The following minimum scores are acceptable for admission consideration:

11. Can the English language test requirements be waived?

If you have studied full-time at a university where the language of instruction and examination were English for at least 1 year you will not be required to submit an English proficiency test score.

Please note that your official university transcripts or supporting documentation from the university must state the degree was taught in English .

12. Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? Is admission conditional upon securing a supervisor?

Applicants are not required to secure a supervisor before applying to the PhD program.

Your supervisor is typically identified after admission and admission is not conditional upon securing a supervisor. However, we encourage our applicants to connect with our area representatives (see PhD program specializations) to discuss research interests and learn more about each area.

13. Can I use professional references instead of academic references?

You will enter your information into Step 7 of the application form. Full details can be found within the application. Please choose referees, or recommenders, who are most familiar with your potential as a scholar and researcher.

General guidelines for choosing your referees:

• Referees are typically research professors, or others who are able to comment on your scholarly and educational goals.
• Referees should know you well and be able to attest to your past performance, potential, and qualifications for completing a Ph.D. in business and a scholarly career.
• Referees who have served as a research supervisor or a similar role are most preferred.
• Referees cannot be relatives or friends. Schulich cannot offer advice on the suitability of your referee – only you can decide who will best represent you.
• Referee information should be complete, and references should be submitted on time to meet the program deadline.
• Referees must complete the online reference form, recommendation letters will not be accepted.

14. How much is tuition and what financial aid opportunities are available?

For information on PhD fees, please see York University’s Graduate Student Fees table.

View Graduate Program Fees Structure FAQs

Please visit our PhD Financial Assistance page for more information on financial support and scholarships available to full-time doctoral students.

15. I don’t have my GMAT/GRE score yet. Can I complete and submit my application now and then take the GMAT or GRE and submit the score later?

Yes, but you will need to indicate your scheduled GMAT or GRE test date in the initial stages of your application. Also keep in mind that the PhD application must be submitted by the application deadline (December 8th, 2023 for the Fall 2024 intake) and the GMAT or GRE score must be received no later than December 15th, 2023. If the GMAT/GRE is not received by that date, the application will be eliminated from consideration.

16. I have read the information above but have a question I can’t find the answer to. Who can I contact?

Please connect with the PhD admissions team here: https://schulich.yorku.ca/admissions/connect-with-us/grad-inquiry/

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Why I chose York for my PhD

5 March 2020 by Taryn

I did my undergraduate degree, my Masters degree and now my PhD at York. In all honesty, I originally chose to study here on a bit of a whim. It seems crazy, looking back, but it ended up being the best choice I’d ever made.

When you’re trying to pick which university to go to, you’ll be given lots of advice on how to choose. For me, what really made my mind up was actually visiting the University itself.

The funny thing is, I didn’t originally mean to apply to York at all. I had chosen to apply to four different courses through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and needed a fifth choice. So, I actually added York as a last-minute choice.

Visiting York

Visiting the University and speaking to staff and students helped me to make my mind up. You will often get a gut feeling when you visit different universities – listen to it! I first visited York on a post-offer open day. It seemed like one of the most friendly, welcoming universities that I had visited. Having studied here for many years, I can confirm that yes, it’s really like that.

One of the great things about the University of York is that it combines world-class research with a super friendly atmosphere. If you come and study here (especially if you are doing a PhD at York), you’ll be learning about cutting-edge research from friendly lecturers and students. You’re also actively encouraged to contribute to research projects. You’ll tackle big ideas and think about the world beyond the University.

Amazing opportunities

Besides the academic side of University life, there’s also a time to have fun and meet new people. The University offers so many different opportunities to expand your horizons. You’ll develop your existing skills and learn completely new ones.

During my time at York, I’ve done so many things outside of my studies. Volunteering at local schools, and helping to raise money for local charities. I’ve also organised outreach events for local community groups, worked on a student journal, organised a conference, and more! All of these opportunities have developed personal skills which have put me in good stead for the world of work. I’ve learned a lot about myself and what I’m capable of.

Support networks

University isn’t always easy, but I’ve found multiple support networks at York They have helped me through the good times and the bad. As a collegiate University, you have support from not just your academic department, but your college too. Particularly as an undergraduate, the college system really helped me to find my place and make friends.

I have no doubt that my time at York has shaped me both personally and academically, and if I had to choose which university to go to all over again, I’d choose York in a heartbeat.

Read more about choosing a university .

About Taryn

I'm an Archaeology PhD student from the UK. I'm interested in how archaeologists can study emotion, and how to improve communication and outreach with the public. I previously did my undergraduate and Masters degrees at York, and I absolutely love the city and University!

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Discover Our PhD Program!

Interested in developing your expertise and conducting primary research in order to make a meaningful contribution to the fields of education, community, teaching and learning?

Completing a PhD in Education: Language, Culture and Teaching will provide you with the skills and knowledge to conduct research in order to positively impact teaching and learning.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting standard Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, applicants to the Doctoral Program in Language, Culture and Teaching will have undertaken a Masters-level Program (with a B+ average) including a component based on original research at a recognized university. Applicants must submit evidence of relevant professional preparation and/or personal and career experience.

Applicants are required to submit a file of their academic, career, and life experience for admission to the Doctoral Program. This file shall consist of:

• Faculty of Graduate Studies admissions  application  form
• One official copy of  transcripts  of each post-secondary institution attended
• Three  letters of reference  (at least two must be from academic referees; the other may be from a professional referee)                - You will provide three names and email addresses of referees in your MyFile application, and referees will receive an automatic request for reference. They will have two weeks to complete the letter of recommendation online
• A  curriculum vitae
• A  statement of area of interest  with a discussion of intended research (see details below)
• Two  samples of written work
• English language test score  (if applicable)

Applicants of interest to the Program may be interviewed in the final stages of selection. This interview will be arranged at the convenience of both the Program and the candidate. The purpose of the interview is to assess the overall suitability of candidates and to determine if there are faculty members available in their area of research interest.

Final admission will be offered to candidates only if faculty supervision is available.

The Statement of Interest

What Makes a Good Doctoral Statement of Interest? Tips for applicants.

The statement needs to reflect who you are, what research interests you have and what would make you an asset to the program in 500 words minimum (2 pages, double spaced, 12 font).

It must be brief, concise, direct and clear. Use headings if needed. Make it easy to read. Remember the admissions committee reads hundreds of applications. Your Statement must stand out in form and substance.

At the doctoral level your statement should include:

• A brief comment of what you want to accomplish in the doctoral program, and what motivated you to choose your field and the particular program to which you are applying.
• Research questions you are curious about
• The kinds of theoretical framings you would like to engage in your research program
• The existing research you hope to extend
• Why you want to come to York’s Faculty of Education (as opposed to elsewhere)?
• Make an explicit connection between your interests and faculty expertise
• Have to offer the doctoral cohort you may potentially join
• Bring to the program and your colleagues
• Your active involvement in the field
• Identify in the statement how your past studies and/or work or other experiences are relevant to your research program choice

Do not repeat or list what is already in your CV. The statement is a chance for you to make sense of your application, in a holistic way, for the Admissions Committee.

Please note:

• It is an expectation that students attend all classes in their scheduled format (whether online, blended or in-person) in order to complete degree/diploma requirements.

Students who work full-time should register as part-time students.

Program Description

This program starts each September.

Students will undertake a program of studies with a minimum of 21 credits plus a doctoral dissertation.

Note: The program  does not  lead to teaching certification

Required Courses

A compulsory Seminar on Research and Issues in Language, Culture, and Teaching ( EDUC 5100 ) (6.0 credits). This seminar covers the conceptualizations of educational inquiry, theory and practice in relation to ongoing issues in holism, critical thought and the return to the humanities and arts as a way of informing human studies.

A compulsory  research methods course  beyond the introductory graduate level of at least 3.00 credits. (Students lacking pre-requisites must enrol in an introductory graduate-level course as an addition to their Program requirements. Equivalence of previous methods courses will be determined by the faculty supervisor in consultation with the Graduate Executive Committee). Courses  may be offered in an online, blended or face-to-face format. Course format is at the discretion of the faculty members who are teaching, so may vary in each academic year.

Elective Courses

A minimum of four half-courses (12.00 credits) or equivalent must be chosen from among the following:

• The formal course offerings of the Graduate Program in Education
• Courses in allied disciplines chosen from among the offerings of other graduate Programs at York University
• Courses in allied disciplines, to a maximum of one full course or equivalent, at other institutions
• Negotiated studies courses: Student Initiated Collaborative Inquiry (SICI), Directed Reading, Practicum Seminar. (Note: the content and weighting of negotiated studies courses must be determined by the faculty and approved by the Graduate Executive Committee).

NOTE:  Students may take no more than 6.00 credits outside the Graduate Program in Education toward their degree requirements.

Courses  may be offered in an online, blended or face-to-face format. Course format is at the discretion of the faculty members who are teaching, so may  vary in each academic year.

Comprehensive Examination

The Comprehensive Examination consists of a public defence of the dissertation proposal.

A Comprehensive Examination is set at the completion of all required course work, and typically held within six months of -- and no more than one year from -- the end of the student's course work. Additional details on the Comprehensive Examination are available in the Graduate Program in Education Handbook.

Doctoral Dissertation Proposal & Dissertation

For regulations on the Dissertation Proposal & Dissertation Oral Examination, please consult the  Faculty of Graduate Studies site  for details.

Residency & Regulations

All graduate students at York University are responsible for being familiar with and following policies and procedures, including registering and paying fees in accordance with  Faculty of Graduate Studies and University policies, deadlines and procedures.   By registering, each student becomes bound by the policies and regulations of York University, including the Faculty in which the student is registered.

Both full-time and part-time study options are available. Students must maintain continuous registration, including payment of applicable (tuition) fees, in every fall, winter and summer term up to and including the term in which all requirements for their program of study are successfully completed, in accordance with Faculty and program regulations.

Students who fail to maintain continuous registration, including payment of applicable fees, will lose their status as full-time or part-time graduate students and will be withdrawn from their program of study. Students who have been withdrawn as a result of failure to observe registration requirements may petition for reinstatement.

Doctoral students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a doctoral degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies Registration Policies, including the requirement of continuous registration.

Students who successfully complete a doctoral degree in less time than the program length will, prior to convocation, be responsible for payment of a balance of degree fee.

Please be advised that programs in the Faculty of Education are intended to be delivered on campus or in official offsite locations in Toronto. Although mandated restrictions resulting from covid-19 have required classes to run online in the 2020-21 academic year, it is an expectation that students attend all classes in their scheduled format (whether online, blended or in-person) in order to complete degree/diploma requirements.   

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Postgraduate course

A PhD is your research, your questions and your passion. Immerse yourself in your chosen specialism and conduct high quality academic research, on campus or by distance learning.

Our PhD course lets you plan, design, and conduct research in an area that interests you. Your supervisory team will support you as you evaluate the latest research findings and produce your own thesis. If you know the area you want to specialise in, this course can help you become an expert in the field. A PhD will improve your career prospects and allow you to continue the pursuit of your intellectual interests.

Course location York campus, London campus or by distance learning

• Duration – 2 to 4 years full time, 3 to 7 years part time
• Start date – February 2025, June 2024, October 2024

Minimum entry requirements

2:1 degree in a related subject

Master's qualification

Tuition fees

UK 2023-24 £4,712 per year full time

International 2023-24 £13,000 per year full time

Course overview

Your PhD will be challenging, rewarding and will lead you to the highest educational qualification. Your research will be an original contribution to knowledge and have the potential to alter current policies, approaches or practices in the subject area.

You will collaborate with a supervisory team that has been carefully selected for you and be part of an exceptional research community of postgraduate researchers.

When you choose to study with us, you will gain plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional skills. These could include:

• Gaining teaching experience
• Presenting your research at conferences and events
• Engaging with further training
• Working with the community

Professional development and training

During your PhD, you will discuss additional training needs with your supervisory team. Your supervisors will help you identify your strengths and highlight areas for development.

The university delivers a blended training programme that will help you to develop your research and professional skills, enhance your CV and your employability.

Distance learning

Our PhD is also available by distance learning. Studying by distance learning will enable candidates to work remotely and engage with their supervisor through online meetings.

The PhD by distance learning is available to study full time or part time. Fees, assessment requirements and milestones are the same as PhDs on campus, and so are the expectations of time commitment and supervisory meetings.

Course structure

How you will study.

Your PhD will consist of 3 stages where you will:

• Produce a literature review of current research in your field
• Pose a set of novel questions that advance knowledge in your area
• Conduct your research and analyse your results
• Produce and submit your thesis
• Attend a viva voce (oral examination)

At this stage you will conduct the research. You will be expected to obtain ethical approval, collect your data and analyse your results, organising your work into coherent chapters for your thesis. You can present your research at conferences during this time and submit your work for publication. You will have a formal annual review to ensure your project is progressing.

At this stage you will be expected to collect your data and analyse your results, organising your work into coherent chapters for your thesis. You can present your research at conferences during this time and submit your work for publication. You will have a formal annual review to ensure your project is progressing.

Your final stage is where you will focus on writing and completing your thesis. You will have a final formal review alongside your regular supervisor meetings. At the end of your final phase, you will submit your thesis and undertake your viva voce. During this oral examination you will discuss and critically defend your thesis. An independent chair and examiners will be present to assess your research and findings.

Distance learning supervision

Supervision for a PhD by distance learning should take place regularly through online methods, for example Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

The commitment statement agreed when you apply for the PhD by distance learning should set out expectations for the frequency and mode of contact for supervision. The statement will also detail any face to face contact expectations and arrangements for written research reports.

Distance learning attendance and resources

When studying a PhD by distance learning, you will not normally be required to attend the University in person, except induction and oral examinations where attendance is expected. Exceptions to attending in person may be requested if you are not able to do so. 

During the PhD you will be expected to demonstrate attendance through participating in designated academic engagements, including supervisory sessions.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications.

2:1 degree in a related subject See full entry requirements including GCSEs

International Students

If you are an international student you will need to show that your qualifications match our entry requirements.

Information about international qualifications and entry requirements can be found on our International pages.

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 7.0 (with no skill below 6.0) or equivalent.

International entry requirements

Applying for PhD by distance learning

Alongside the standard PhD entry requirements, you will also need to demonstrate that you can study successfully remotely. This includes:

• Showing that you can conduct your research with the resources available at your study site.
• Showing that you have access to appropriate IT facilities.
• Showing that you have the time, commitment and attitude to study successfully off-campus.
• Showing that you have access to support for study-related disabilities, if appropriate.

You will need to agree a commitment statement to confirm these requirements before you enrol.

Fees and funding

Uk 2024 - 2025.

The tuition fee for this PhD in the 2024 academic year course is £4,712 for full time UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man students.

For UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man candidates studying part time, the tuition fee for this PhD course in the 2023 - 2024 academic year is £2,356 per year.

The total, capped amount for completing your PhD is £14,136.

Doctoral loans are available to help you pay for your course. Find out more about UK Government Doctoral loans .

More information about funding your PhD is available on our Funding your research degree page.

International 2024 - 2025

The tuition fee for this PhD course is £13,000 per year in the 2024 academic year for full time international candidates.

For international candidates on a part time course  £6,500.

More information about funding your PhD is available on our International Fees and Funding page.

International Visa and Immigration

UK 2023-24 £4,712 per year full time

Additional costs

Depending upon the nature of your research project, a bench fee might be applied as a separate cost to your tuition fee. Bench fees are normally incurred for laboratory consumables and other significant project costs and any goods will remain under the property of the University.

If you have any queries regarding bench fees, please speak to your potential supervisor during the application process.

Any bench fees will be included in your offer letter and if you accept, the charge will be in addition to your tuition fees.

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Pregnancy Accelerates Biological Aging in Healthy Young Adults

Each additional pregnancy during early adulthood was associated more than two months of accelerated biological aging.

Pregnancy may carry a cost, reports a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research, carried out among 1,735 young people in the Philippines, shows that women who reported having been pregnant looked biologically older than women who had never been pregnant, and women who had been pregnant more often looked biologically older than those who reported fewer pregnancies. Notably, the number of pregnancies was not associated with biological aging among same-aged cohort men, which implies that there is something about pregnancy or breastfeeding specifically that accelerates biological aging in women. The findings are published in the  Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences .

This study builds on epidemiological findings that high fertility can have negative side effects on women’s health and longevity. What was unknown, however, was whether the “costs” of reproduction were present earlier in life, before disease and age-related decline begin to become apparent. Until now, quantifying biological aging among the young has been difficult. This challenge was overcome using a collection of new tools that use DNA methylation (DNAm) to study different facets of cellular aging, health, and mortality risk. These tools, called “epigenetic clocks” allow researchers to study aging earlier in life, filling a key gap in the study of biological aging.

“Epigenetic clocks have revolutionized how we study biological aging across the life-course and open up new opportunities to study how and when long-term health costs of reproduction and other life events take hold,” said Calen Ryan, PhD, associate research scientist in the Columbia Aging Center , and lead author.

“Our findings suggest that pregnancy speeds up biological aging, and that these effects are apparent in young, high-fertility women,” added Ryan. “Our results are also the first to follow the same women through time, linking changes in each woman’s pregnancy number to changes in her biological age.”

The relationship between pregnancy history and biological age in women persisted even after taking into account various other factors tied to biological aging, such as socioeconomic status, smoking, and genetic variation. This finding, noted Ryan, points to some aspect of bearing children—rather than sociocultural factors associated with early fertility or sexual activity—as a driver of biological aging.

Despite the striking nature of the findings, Ryan encourages people to remember the context: “Many of the reported pregnancies in our baseline measure occurred during late adolescence when women are still growing. We expect this kind of pregnancy to be particularly challenging for a growing mother, especially if her access to health care, resources, or other forms of support is limited.”

He also acknowledged that there is more work to do, saying, “We still have a lot to learn about the role of pregnancy and other aspects of reproduction in the aging process. We also do not know the extent to which accelerated epigenetic aging in these particular individuals will manifest as poor health or mortality decades later in life,”  adding that our current understanding of epigenetic clocks and how they predict health and mortality comes largely from North America and Europe, and that the aging process can take slightly different forms in the Philippines and other places around the world.

“Ultimately I think our findings highlight the potential long-term impacts of pregnancy on women’s health, and the importance of taking care of new parents, especially young mothers,” Ryan said.

Co-authors are Christopher Kuzawa, Northwestern University, Nanette R. Lee and Delia B. Carba, USC-Office of Population Studies Foundation; Julie L. MacIsaac, David S. Lin, and Parmida Atashzay, University of British Columbia; Daniel Belsky Columbia Public Health and Columbia Aging Center; Michael S. Kobor, University of British Columbia, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics.

The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health (grant AG061006); National Science Foundation (grant 1751912); University of British Columbia (grant  60055724).

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Graduate Assistant for Student Life

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• Opening on: Apr 22 2024
• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 5/30/2024
• Salary Range: $23 - 23/per hour

Position Summary

University Life was created to develop and enhance the student experience at Columbia University. Working in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, University Life focuses on enhancing the student experience by strengthening resources, policies, and conversations, and building community outside of the classroom. Our efforts all connect to core values for the Columbia community: 

• Inclusion and belonging
• Health and well-being
• Sexual Respect
• Community Citizenship

University Life is a central division that works with Columbia’s 17 schools and colleges and serves as a student life hub. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive campus culture where students can thrive in all dimensions of their lives. We focus on connecting students to each other, to the broader University and surrounding community, and to opportunities beyond their schools. 

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Life, the Graduate Assistant will support the wide-ranging inclusion and belonging efforts within University Life. 

Responsibilities

Working closely with University Life’s Student Life team and other members of the University Life office, the Graduate Assistant will work on several key projects (and other duties as assigned). The office hires a number of graduate students and will assign focus areas of either student activities or inclusion and belonging based on skills and interests:

Student Events - Staff and plan major events hosted by University Life such as Awakening Our Democracy, signature events, and support full-time staff on University Life Events Council advisement and programming. 

Inclusion & Belonging - Assist in programming and initiatives that focus on themes of inclusion and belonging such as the Campus Conversations, The Graduate Initiative, the Social Justice Mini-Grant Program, Success Workshops and various committees.

Well-Being / Sexual Respect Programming - Support and manage Wellbeing Days and Study Breaks; support programs under the Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative.

University Life Ambassador Program - Support full-time staff with training, engaging, and managing University Life Ambassadors.

Club/Student Advising - Serve as direct advisor for various identity, cultural and religious student groups housed under the Inter-School Governing Board (IGB).

Orientation and Welcome Home Columbia - Support in school orientations and resource fairs, and plan and support other Welcome Home Columbia programming.

Marketing & Media - Create promotional flyers, and event descriptions, and work closely with the communications team within the office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate assistants will be paid $23/hour for approximately 20 hours per week throughout the academic year. 
• The Assistantship will run from August 2024 through May 2025, with the possible opportunity to start earlier and/or extend to the summer and the following year.
• Candidates must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.
• Ideal candidates will have experience and interest in student affairs and student development and are ready to join a fast-paced office environment.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled graduate students in the New York area.
• Graduate assistants will also work on many other projects on a rolling basis and we are looking for candidates that are flexible, creative and have the ability to work both independently and in groups.
• Hybrid work is possible based on office needs and GA availability. 

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Microphysiological Human Lymphatic System

The human lymphatic system, a network of lymphatic vessels and lymphoid organs plays a role in human health and disease. It maintains fluid homeostasis in tissues by draining excess interstitial fluid. Since the interstitial fluid may contain immune/cancer cells, and diverse biomolecules, impaired lymphatic function contributes to numerous human diseases, such as lymphedema, immune dysfunction, metabolic disease, cancers, and neurodegenerative disease. Though animal models have been widely used, it is often difficult to isolate the relative contributions of biological and biophysical factors in these models, so they have not been as helpful in identifying mechanisms of multifactorial disease. By contrast, traditional cell cultures in two-dimensional dishes are easy to control, but they do not recapitulate the three-dimensional in vivo organization of lymphatics. In this lecture, I will present microphysiological human lymphatic system that recapitulates the native structure and function of lymphatics to decipher the mechanisms of lymphatics-related human diseases.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Esak (Isaac) Lee, PhD, Assistant Professor of BME; Nancy and Peter Meinig Family Investi gator in the Life Sciences atCornell University 

Esak (Isaac) Lee is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Nancy and Peter Meinig Family Investigator in the Life Sciences at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. His research focuses on creating microphysiological tissue chip models to recapitulate the human lymphatic system and better understand related diseases with NIH funding from NHLBI, NCI, and NIAID. He has published more than 35 articles in peer-reviewed journals and received awards including the Microcirculatory Society Award for Excellence in Lymphatic Research, Biomedical Engineering Society Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Young Innovator Award, Cornell’s Meinig Family Investigatorship, and Lymphatic Education & Research Network Young Investigator Award.

ABOUT THE BME SEMINAR SERIES

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University is proud to host a distinguished lecture series on the latest developments and research in Biomedical Engineering. The series takes place on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 PM Eastern and includes a variety of renowned academics from top universities to talk about their specific research and experience. This is a hybrid event.

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Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

Breyana Wilson is graduating with a bachelor's degree in education and human development.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Teachers change lives. Breyana Wilson chose Western Michigan University because of the impact her middle school English teacher, alumna Stephanie Hampton , B.A.'10, M.A.'14., had on her. And now, after four years at Western, it's Wilson's turn to inspire future Broncos. 

The soon-to-be education and human development graduate secured a full-time job with the Kalamazoo Promise, months before graduation, as a pathway coach, mentoring high school seniors.

"It was initially an internship until I was hired in January," says Wilson, a Kalamazoo Promise recipient herself. "I really love it."

Wilson is working as a pathway coach for the Kalamazoo Promise.

It's an outcome Wilson didn't necessarily see in the cards when she first stepped on campus intent on pursuing a degree in special education. But a multitude of experiences and leadership opportunities have illuminated a new sense of purpose.

"When I transitioned to the education and human development degree, I was able to take classes in creative writing and African and African American studies—topics that I enjoy and that I was passionate about," she says. "I've learned a lot about myself. I'm really proud of the growth that I made."

Wilson attributes her thriving at Western to a deep support system, which she first found as a first-year student struggling to make the transition from high school to college courses at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the Humanities for Everybody bridge year program, Wilson had a mentor who advocated for her and set her up for success by connecting her with tutoring and other support services on campus.

"I wouldn't have had that anywhere else. Western has really allowed me to be connected, allowed me to reach out and to learn how to reach out," says Wilson. "It really gave me the ability to have the college experience in full and to be successful in my college experience. I was able to take advantage of everything and get the help and support I needed if I needed it."

SET UP FOR SUCCESS

Once Wilson hit her stride on campus, there was no looking back. She joined a number of registered student organizations, racking up leadership positions within the Black Student Union, Future Teachers of Color and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.—the latter of which she calls a "monumental experience" in her college journey.

"A lot of the leadership experiences I've had have taught me how to … do the groundwork and create a foundation to build something," she says. "The work that I've done and the experiences I've had have allowed me to create a foundation for my professional life."

Wilson, second from left, was a leader in the Future Teachers of Color registered student organization.

Wilson also engaged in a number of opportunities to gain experience in the education field that not only bolstered her resume but also helped her fine-tune her future career plans. She worked in many youth-based organizations, including after-school programs, Communities in Schools and Gryphon Place’s restorative practice and suicide intervention training.

The experiences helped her learn she's more interested in working with older youth populations than in traditional elementary classroom settings.

"When I worked for Gryphon Place, I got to be more of a friend. I didn't have to be the leader or the support staff who's reprimanding children because they had a rough day at school," she says. 

"I know that I want to work in a school-adjacent capacity; my heart hasn't changed. I love learning and teaching and reading, and I'm super excited about literacy and youth and how those things work together to make a change in their lives."

Wilson is now considering pursuing a master's degree in higher education and student affairs . She says it's a career path she hadn't considered before Western, but it's one that a number of her mentors have recommended as they've seen her grow as a leader and social justice advocate.

" Dr. Luchara Wallace was one of the first people who really supported what I was trying to do at Western. Melissa Holman is another one; Sherrie Fuller , Dr. Deveta Gardner and a lot of the Black women on this campus really have a heart for empowerment and uplifting students," Wilson says. "Having role models and people to look up to that look like me makes it clear that I can do these things, because they paved the way and made it possible. It's very inspiring and motivating."

A role model in her own right, Wilson hopes her story of perseverance and growth will provide some encouragement for prospective students.

"I tell people all the things I'm involved in and that I was a full-time student and worked—multiple jobs sometimes—the entire time I was in school. It can be done. But I would not have been able to do that if I did not have the support that I received from Western faculty, the friends that I've made and the family I've come to know from Western," says Wilson. 

"You can come from any kind of background situation, you can come from nothing like what you're seeing here at Western, and create a completely different life for yourself."

For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.

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Opportunities and challenges following approval of resmetirom for MASH liver disease

Millions of people, and their doctors, have long wished for a pharmacological therapeutic for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), and the FDA’s March 14 approval of resmetirom as the first drug to treat it represents a significant milestone. However, unless there are substantial changes in policy and better disease awareness, most people living with MASH — who are already relatively underserved or neglected — will not directly benefit from regulatory approval for the foreseeable future.

In a commentary for Nature Medicine , Jeffrey Lazarus, Nevin Cohen and colleagues lay out a global roadmap for tackling MASH.

“There is much more we can do beyond treating MASH pharmacologically,” says Jeffrey Lazarus, CUNY SPH professor of global health. “The FDA’s recent approval of resmetirom is a moment of opportunity for us to map out the full spectrum of educational, clinical, policy, industry, and public health steps required to address this fast-growing metabolic disease.”

The authors outline actions that include addressing regulatory inequities in access to the drug, swiftly scaling up production, increasing awareness of the disease, and facilitating the development of non-invasive diagnostic tools.

They note that integrating resmetirom into clinical practice will require multidisciplinary treatment approaches, addressing mental health issues and providing comprehensive education to healthcare providers. Combination with non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs), such as nutrition and exercise, will be essential.

Moreover, the authors advocate broad policy efforts to address the social and commercial determinants of health that have led to the prevalence of metabolic liver disease. To that end, Lazarus will be leading a MASH side-event at the UN General Assembly this autumn.

“Resmetirom is a potent new weapon in the battle against liver disease, but success hinges on broadening healthcare access, eliminating food insecurity, and reducing disparities in access to healthy food,” notes Nevin Cohen, director of the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute. “Commitments to both upstream and downstream approaches to fighting liver disease are key to reducing chronic disease and enabling people around the globe to live healthier, longer lives.”

Lazarus, J.V., Ivancovsky Wajcman, D., Mark, H.E. et al. Opportunities and challenges following approval of resmetirom for MASH liver disease. Nat Med (2024). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-02958-z

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