PhD in Biochemistry in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

Applicants are generally required to have an MSc degree in biochemistry or in a closely related subject area with high academic standing.

Applicants who obtained a degree outside of Canada must arrange for General Record Examination (GRE) results to be sent to the department.

PhD Program (Transfer)

Transfer applicants must be enrolled in the MSc program in Biochemistry. Excellent students with high academic standing, who have clearly demonstrated the ability to do research at the doctoral level, may be considered for transfer to the PhD program. Recommendation by the student’s supervisory committee is required.

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

Direct entry is available to highly qualified BSc graduates who completed a Biochemistry specialist program or an appropriate undergraduate program in the life sciences from a recognized university, with a minimum A average in the final two years and relevant research experience.

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction was not English must provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Written English (TWE) scores:

paper-based TOEFL: minimum 580 score and 5 on the TWE

Internet-based TOEFL: minimum 93/120 score and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

In the absence of TOEFL results, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component is also acceptable.