Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biochemistry - Membranes and Transport Mechanisms in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,210
(c. USD4,455.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Biochemistry explores the molecular mechanisms behind biological phenomena, serving as a foundational science for all fields involving living organisms. The biochemistry graduate program offers students access to state-of-the-art research facilities, pursuing Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees across diverse specializations. These include examining how protein, nucleic acid, and lipid structures relate to biological functions, as well as studying complex systems like membranes and cellular organelles.
Cell membranes represent intricate, ever-changing combinations of lipids and proteins that form cellular and organelle boundaries while performing specialized roles in energy conversion, signaling, and maintaining cellular balance. Research in the Department focuses on how membrane components organize, localize, and assemble. Approximately one-third of an organism's genome encodes membrane proteins, with genetic mutations or expression changes frequently associated with diseases. Current studies actively investigate how these changes impact membrane protein structure, functionality, and formation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are generally required to have an MSc degree in biochemistry or in a closely related subject area with high academic standing.
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
Letter of Intent (submitted electronically) 1 2 pages
Curriculum Vitae (submitted electronically) 1 3 pages
Three letters of reference (submitted electronically)
Official transcripts from ALL university programs attended (submitted electronically).
Note: Transcripts from Canadian Universities only: a PDF print out from your schools online student record system will be accepted in lieu of scanned official transcripts for the review process Provided that it includes your name and grading legend.
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.
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
Letter of Intent (submitted electronically) 1 2 pages
Curriculum Vitae (submitted electronically) 1 3 pages
Three letters of reference (submitted electronically)
Official transcripts from ALL university programs attended (submitted electronically).
Note: Transcripts from Canadian Universities only: a PDF print out from your schools online student record system will be accepted in lieu of scanned official transcripts for the review process Provided that it includes your name and grading legend.
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.
Tuition
CAD
6,210