Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology - Cancer 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
60 months
The Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology graduate program offers a comprehensive curriculum and multidisciplinary research opportunities focused on human disease mechanisms, culminating in MSc and PhD degrees. With over 130 faculty members across campus and affiliated hospitals, the department delivers exceptional research training programs exploring disease pathology at molecular levels. This academic environment fosters collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and students, bridging fundamental discoveries with clinical applications to enhance patient care.
In Canada, cancer remains the primary cause of premature mortality, with over 175,000 new diagnoses and 75,000 deaths annually. Daily statistics reveal about 500 Canadians receive cancer diagnoses while 200 succumb to the disease. Our researchers are dedicated to advancing cancer biology knowledge to develop better treatments and alleviate this significant health burden.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
There are two routes of entry available to a PhD.
You have an MSc degree (or equivalent)
You are a talented undergraduate with a BSc (direct entry) or you complete an MSc-to-PhD transfer exam.
1. You have an MSc degree
If you have a MSc, MD, DDS, DVM (or equivalent) degree.
You also need to have:
a minimum A- average in your graduate courses, or in senior-level BSc coursework if MSc course requirements were minimal or absent
evidence of research competence, based on scientific publications, abstracts, or conference presentations.
2. You are a talented undergraduate with a BSc (direct entry) or you complete an MSc-to-PhD transfer exam
You can apply directly to the PhD program if you are a highly qualified BSc graduate meeting the following requirements:
An appropriate bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences from a recognized university
A minimum A average in the third and fourth years
Evidence of strong research experience
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of intent
IELTS - Minimum required score 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
TOEFL IBT - Overall Score - 93, Writing and Speaking- 22, TOEFL Paper-based Test - Overall Score 580 TWE 5
You have an MSc degree (or equivalent)
You are a talented undergraduate with a BSc (direct entry) or you complete an MSc-to-PhD transfer exam.
1. You have an MSc degree
If you have a MSc, MD, DDS, DVM (or equivalent) degree.
You also need to have:
a minimum A- average in your graduate courses, or in senior-level BSc coursework if MSc course requirements were minimal or absent
evidence of research competence, based on scientific publications, abstracts, or conference presentations.
2. You are a talented undergraduate with a BSc (direct entry) or you complete an MSc-to-PhD transfer exam
You can apply directly to the PhD program if you are a highly qualified BSc graduate meeting the following requirements:
An appropriate bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences from a recognized university
A minimum A average in the third and fourth years
Evidence of strong research experience
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of intent
IELTS - Minimum required score 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
TOEFL IBT - Overall Score - 93, Writing and Speaking- 22, TOEFL Paper-based Test - Overall Score 580 TWE 5
Tuition
CAD
6,210