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Prospective Students

Nature of Research Projects

Pending sufficient funds in my research grants, new projects in my lab will fall into two categories: (1) physiological mechanisms of metal tolerance in plants and (2) transfer of metals from soils to plants. I am willing to supervise projects related to the molecular biology or genetics of plant responses to metals only if an appropriate co-supervisor is found, and if the student already has extensive experience in these areas.

Qualifications for Canadians and Landed Immigrants

· Minimum 78% average for courses taken during the last 2 years

· Minimum 80% average in courses related to plant physiology

· Relevant research experience (employment and/or honors thesis)

Qualifications for Applicants from Outside Canada

· Minimum B+ average for courses taken during the last 2 years (note: the Faculty of Graduate Studies will evaluate your transcript to ensure the conversion of grades to the Canadian system is done accurately)

· Minimum A average in courses related to plant physiology

· TOEFL:

minimum 250 for the computer version

minimum 100 (with no less than 23 in any category) for the iBT version minimum 600 for the paper-based version

· Minimum 6.0 for IELTS

· Relevant research experience (employment and/or honors thesis)

*Interested students should send a cover letter outlining their interests, a CV, and a transcript via email:

Link to Biology grad application page