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What we offer

Our department offers PhD and MSc graduate degrees in physiology and pathophysiology and a one-year stand-alone post-baccalaureate diploma in medical physiology and pathophysiology.

Our story

Watch a brief video to learn more about our department and what we offer.

Department research

Researchers in the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology are carrying out leading-edge research across a broad range of disciplines.

Our researchers

Faculty and staff

Find an advisor for your graduate studies and training

You must have an advisor willing to accept you as a student to pursue graduate studies in physiology and pathophysiology. If accepted, the advisor will commit to a minimum stipend. Currently, this is $19,000 per year for two years for a MSc degree and $20,000 per year for four years for a PhD degree, but please contact us to confirm approved level and duration of support. Trainees are all encouraged, however, to apply for personnel awards that, in addition to recognition, may provide alternative or additional support during the period of training. 

If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree under the mentorship of a faculty researcher listed on this site under links to “Our researchers”, “Faculty” or “Other faculty”, you are welcome to contact that faculty member directly to inquire about potential graduate positions.

Below, however, are links to faculty members associated with our Department that are interested in receiving trainee applications at this time. Please note, while every effort is made to update this information regularly, circumstances may have changed since the last update.

When you decide to contact a faculty member regarding a graduate position, please send them the following:

  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • All academic transcripts from previous post-secondary institutions as well as the University of Manitoba (as applicable)
  • Descriptions of any previous research or teaching-related experience

Please also expect an invitation for interview, if your inquiry is pursued by a prospective advisor. 

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Undergraduate Research Awards

Each year, the University of Manitoba provides a multitude of unique learning opportunities through the undergraduate research awards. This program allows undergraduate students to interact with the best minds and research leaders in their fields. This experience opens them up to new possibilities for a research career in either government, academic or industry sectors.

Contact us

Physiology and Pathophysiology
432 Basic Medical Sciences Building
745 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Canada

204-789-3696
204-789-3934