University of Toronto Immunology

Contacts

Website: http://www.immunology.utoronto.ca/site5.aspx
Phone: 416.978.0926
Admissions e-mail: admissions.immunology@utoronto.ca

Program Information

• Master’s Program (MSc)
• Doctor’s Program (PhD)

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Required for application to both programs:
  • An appropriate -year University of Toronto bachelor's degree, or its equivalent from a recognized university.

• Degree: Master’s Program
  • a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Degree: Doctor’s Program
  • Master’s degree or equivalent
  • or a four-year bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA requirement
    • At least B+ in the final two years of undergraduate study or an A - (or first class standing) in the final two years of undergraduate study (for direct entry into the PhD program
• Recommended Courses:
  • Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics (calculus)

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GPA

• Master’s Program
  • Minimum GPA: 3.3 during the last two years of undergraduate study
• Doctor’s Program
  • MSc degree with course grades of at least B+ or
  • Minimum A - (i.e. first class standing) in the final two years of undergraduate study for direct entry into the PhD program

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International Students

• Applicants educated outside Canada must submit GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores.
  • Recommended to be generally above 80th percentile
• Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • Minimum requirement is 96/120 for an overall score and 22/30 for both writing and speaking.

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Supporting Documents

• Three letters of reference – people who are familiar with academic/research capabilities
• Online application here
• Letter of intent – describes why you wish to enter the immunology graduate program at U of T
• Official Transcripts from all previous university programs attended
• CV

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Timeline

• Applications are opened starting from September
  • Recommended to submit all applications by February 1st for September admission
  • Will be informed by March 1st
  • Can ensure eligibility for all entrain awards and scholarships
• June 1st- Final date of all applications
  • Applications received between February 2nd and June 1st will be evaluated
  • Applicants will be contacted upon acceptance no later than July 1st
  • Incomplete applications will not be evaluated
• All documents, including transcripts, online reference form, and test scores (if required) must be received via online application

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2013-2014 Stipend Rates

• All successful applicants are eligible for a stipend
• Incoming students: $25,800.28
  • Living allowance ($17,340) plus the cost of tuition ($7160) and incidental fees ($1,300.28)
• Students who successfully reclassify to PhD or pass their Qualifying exams: $27,840.28
  • Living allowance ($19,380) plus the cost of tuition ($7,160) and incidental fees ($1,300.28)

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