University of Toronto Laboratory Medicine and Pathbiology

Contacts

Website: http://www.lmp.facmed.utoronto.ca/graduate/admissions.htm
Phone: 416-978-2663
Admissions e-mail: r.ponda@utoronto.ca

Program Information

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

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: Master’s Program
  • Completed or about to complete: a four-year BSc program in relevant health sciences or an MD, DDS, DVM degrees
• Degree: Doctor’s Program
  • Master’s degree or MD, DDS, DVM degrees are eligible
  • or a highly-qualified four-year BSc graduates
• Recommended Courses:
  • Molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and physiology

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GPA

• Master’s Program
  • Minimum GPA: 3.7 during the last two years of undergraduate study
• Doctor’s Program
  • Minimum GPA: 3.7 for applicants with Master’s degree. 3.9 for applicants with an undergraduate degree during the last two years

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GRE

• International students require GRE General and GRE Subject (Biochemistry)
  • Minimum verbal – 576
  • Minimum Quantitative reasoning – 732
  • Minimum analytical writing – 5.2
  • GRE subject test – 610
  • Within last two-years
  • TOEFL scores are required
    • Minimum paper-based – 600 / TWE 5
    • Minimum computer-based – 250
    • Minimum internet-based – 100
    • 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 LMP graduate program at U of T
• Official Transcripts from all previous university programs attended
• CV
• All students must find a supervisor before initial registration in the graduate program

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Interview

• After selection of 1) applicant’s interest in biomedical research as a career 2) marks from recognized four-year undergraduate science program 3) recommendations 4) research-related experience, applicants will be selected for interview either by phone or in person

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Timeline

• September 2010 entry
  • February 1 / June 1 – Application deadlines
  • April 1 – Application deadline for foreigners
• 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

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