Ph.D - Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Genetics

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.