Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biochemistry - Molecular Medicine and Drug Discovery 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 driving biological activities, 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 structure-function relationships in proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and complex systems like membranes and cellular organelles.
As a pivotal field in pharmaceutical development, biochemistry drives medicinal breakthroughs. Certain researchers employ high-throughput screening of synthetic compound libraries to identify potential drug candidates. Meanwhile, others isolate and analyze bioactive molecules from environmental microbes, yielding compounds with antibiotic, antifungal, and anticancer properties. Another key research area leverages structural biology expertise, examining both normal and mutated disease-related proteins to uncover how genetic and acquired abnormalities contribute to illness.
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