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This advanced degree program equips students with essential research methodologies, communication techniques, and the technical/theoretical knowledge needed for success in scientific fields. Alumni pursue diverse career paths across academic institutions, research centers, government organizations, and biotech firms. Career options span fundamental and practical research, business development, advisory services, scientific journalism, technology commercialization, and intellectual property law.
Student must have: Master’s Degree; B+ minimum average, based on previous graduate work.
Language Requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:
TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
MELAB: minimum score of 85
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B
Application deadline is Jan/31.