PhD in Gastrointestinal Sciences

About this programme

Doctoral students in the Gastrointestinal Sciences program gain a deep understanding of normal digestive function, including the mechanisms responsible for dysfunction and the development of disease. Students work with highly-skilled scientists on research into illnesses such as inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s Disease), irritable bowel disease, and bacterial (such as clostridium difficile) or parasitic (helminthes and giardiasis) infections. The wide range of program specializations reflects the diversity of research interests and disciplinary strengths of our faculty and students. Students participate in journal clubs, research groups, interdisciplinary training and professional development activities. Pharmaceutical industry – researcher, project manager; academia, including post-doctoral research; government, consulting, public health. A PhD in gastrointestinal sciences is usually considered a final degree; many graduates pursue post-doctoral research. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense. A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research before the student applies for admission See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance . A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficienc