Docs & Files
Graduate Studies Guidebook
This document was created by the Biology Graduate Students' Association to help you through your studies at uOttawa. We’ve tried to include information and advice relevant at each step of your degree, from the time you start to the time you defend and submit your final thesis. We cover academics, teaching assistantships, funding, research, and more. Enjoy :)
BIO Grad Handbook 2023.pdfBIOGradGuidebook_2019_FR.docx*Please note that an updated French version is currently being worked on. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Graduate School Applications
Interested in graduate studies in the Department of Biology at uOttawa but confused about the application process? Check out the following guide which was created by members of the Biology Department’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.
grad_school_applications_demystified_eng.pdfdemandes_dadmission_aux_études_supérieures_démystifié_fre.pdfNotes on TA Rights
2020_01_22_cupe_2626_orientation_2019__en_.pptx2020_01_22_cupe_2626_orientation_2019__fr_.pptxBGSA Constitution
If you'd like to review the constitution that guides our practices and roles as your representatives we encourage you to read our constitution provided below.
bgsa_constitution_2022_en.pdfbgsa_constitution_fr_2020.pdfSci-lunch Series Meeting Notes
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