# Anthropology
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Thesis-based program
[Start your application](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply)
## Program overview
Students in the Anthropology (PhD Thesis) program will benefit from study and research under a department that combines rigorous training with extensive field experience and lab investigations around the world. The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology embraces an integrative approach, offering innovative studies in anthropology that include the socio-cultural stream. This ranges from anthropology and militarization to medical anthropology, natural resources and environment, political economy and globalization, sustainability, and urban anthropology. The biological anthropology stream includes behavioral ecology, conservation, health and nutrition, human osteology, sex differences and reproduction, population genetics, primatology, and paleoanthropology.
### Completing this program
- **Select a Specialization:** Either primatology or social and cultural anthropology.
- **Field Work:** Field work for social and cultural anthropology is required.
- **Candidacy:** Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams.
- **Courses Requirements:** Independent study and a reading course in the student's substantive area.
- **Language Requirement:** Demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English.
- **Thesis:** Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
### Specializations
[Biological Anthropology (Interdisciplinary)](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/BANTINTSPC)
### Outcomes
Cultural Resource Management, Corporate Consulting, International health organizations, International and community development, Market research, Law, Humanitarian efforts, forensics, medicine, veterinary medicine, conservation, academic positions.
**With a PhD in anthropology, you may be able to pursue post-doctoral opportunities.**
### Thesis-based program
Thesis-based with written and oral examination components
### Courses
One reading course; additional courses tailored to the student's needs
[Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ANTHPHD)
### Classroom delivery
### Time commitment
Four years full-time; six years maximum
### Supervisor
A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
### Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on [fees and fee regulations,](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/uofcregs/tuitionandfeesoverview/grad) and for information on [awards and financial assistance](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/uofcregs/studfinsupport/awardsgrad).
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## Supervisors
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.\
Please note: additional supervisors may be available. [Contact the program](mailto:anargrad@ucalgary.ca) for more information.
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1. [Susanne Cote](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/susanne-cote)
Accepting Inquiries
Paleoanthropology
2. [Naotaka Hayashi](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/naotaka-hayashi)
Unavailable
Environmental Anthropology, Community Building and Development
3. [Steig Johnson](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/steig-johnson)
Accepting Inquiries
Primatology
4. [Ben M. McKay](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/ben-m-mckkay)
Unavailable
Global Development Studies
5. [Amanda Melin](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/node/3396)
Accepting Inquiries
Sensory ecology; Field Primatology, Sensory Ecology, Genetics and Genomics, 'Omics and the aging eye, Aging processes and consequences
6. [Kathryn Reese-Taylor](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/kathryn-reese-taylor)
Accepting Inquiries
Maya archaeology, Mesoamerican anthropology, Remote sensing in archaeology, Landscape archaeology, Urbanism, Ceramic analysis
7. [Melanie Rock](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/melanie-rock)
Unavailable
8. [Warren Wilson](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/warren-wilson)
Accepting Inquiries
Biological Anthropology
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## Admission requirements
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#### GPA
A minimum of 3.4 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.
#### Minimum education
Master of Arts, degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
#### Work samples
Statement of Academic Intent for PhD applicants.
#### Documents
- None
#### Reference letters
Two
#### Test scores
None
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#### **English language proficiency (ELP)**
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the [Academic Calendar](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ANTHPHD).
*\*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.*
#### Deadlines
**For admission on September 1:**
- Canadians and permanent residents: December 15 application deadline
- International students: December 15 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about
[international requirements](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/international-students)
## Are you ready to apply?
[Application process](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply)
## Learn more about this program
### Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Earth Sciences 620
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
[Contact the Graduate Program Administrator](mailto:agscinquiry@ucalgary.ca)
[Visit the departmental website](https://arts.ucalgary.ca/anthropology-archaeology/anthropology-archaeology)
### Faculty of Arts
University of Calgary\
2500 University Drive NW\
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
[Visit the Faculty of Arts website](https://arts.ucalgary.ca/)
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## Highlights of the Anthropology program
These stories from those involved in the program show what it's like to be involved yourself.
#### Anthropology's Jennifer Leason receives CIHR New Investigator's Award
Scholar investigates disparities and inequities in maternity experiences within Indigenous communities
[Read More](https://ucalgary.ca/news/anthropologys-jennifer-leason-receives-cihr-new-investigators-award?utm_source=UToday&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=March-26-2018&utm_term=Anthropology%252527s%252520Jennifer%252520Leason%252520receives%252520CIHR%252520New%252520Investigator%252527s%252520Award)
#### 2017 Vanier Scholar explores daily life in the aftermath of national tragedy
Michele Bianchi is one of UCalgary's 11 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholars
[Read more](https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2017-09-27/2017-vanier-scholar-explores-daily-life-aftermath-national-tragedy)
#### Passion for anthropology fuels student's interest in global conversation on incl
Ultra-marathoner Ian MacNairn is first UCalgary student to earn one of 30 spots at exclusive international conference
[Read more](http://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2018-01-08/passion-anthropology-fuels-students-interest-global-conversation-inclusivity)
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