The PhD program offers research training in a broad range of genetic systems from bacteria and viruses to humans. Research projects include DNA repair, recombination and segregation, transcription, RNA splicing and catalysis, regulation of gene expression, signal transduction, interactions of host cells with bacteria and viruses, developmental genetics of simple organisms (worms and fruit flies) as well as complex organisms (mice), molecular neurobiology, molecular immunology, cancer biology and virology, structural biology, and human genetics and gene therapy.
Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of three routes: 1) following completion of an MSc degree; 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MSc program; or 3) direct entry following completion of a BSc, MD, or equivalent degree.
11 Septiembre 2023
University of Toronto
St. George Campus,
27 King's College Circle,
TORONTO,
Ontario (ON),
M5S 1A1, Canada
An MSc degree in Molecular Genetics, or equivalent, from the University of Toronto or another recognized university. As a condition of admission, applicants who have completed their MSc outside of the Department of Molecular Genetics may be required to complete additional course requirements.
Normally, an MSc degree or equivalent with wet or dry lab experience related to molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and/or biochemistry is required. Applicants trained in other quantitative sciences (math, physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, etc.) are also strongly encouraged to apply.
PhD Program (Transfer)
Transfer applicants must be enrolled in the Department of Molecular Genetics MSc program.
Students must have successfully completed the following:
MMG1001H (0.5 FCE)
MMG1003H (0.25 FCE)
MMG1004H (0.25 FCE)
MMG1113H (0.25 FCE)
MMG1114H (0.25 FCE).
Students must be enrolled in MMG1111H and MMG1112H in order to qualify to transfer to the PhD program.
PhD Program (Direct-Entry)
Students with a BSc degree, an MD degree, or equivalent may be accepted directly into the PhD program.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.
Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.
