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 four-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
  • Minimum GPA: 3.3 for applicants with Master’s degree. 3.7 for applicants with an undergraduate degree

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GRE

• International students require GRE General and GRE Subject (Biochemistry)
  • Minimum rank above 80th percentile
  • TOEFL scores are required
    • Minimum paper-based – 580 / TWE 5
    • Minimum computer-based – 237 / Essay rating 5
    • Minimum internet-based – 96 / Writing 22, Speaking 22
    • Waived if language of instruction is English

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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
• Two sets of Official Transcripts from all previous university programs attended
• CV

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Timeline

• September 2009 entry
  • January 15th – Recommended Application Submission for September 2010 entry
  • June 15th – Deadline for application
• January 2010 entry
  • October 1 – Deadline for submission of application

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Tuition 2009-2010

• Domestic fees - $6 366
• International fees - $14 587
• All successful applicants are eligible for a stipend

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