Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Molecular Genetics - Molecular Medicine and Human Genetics 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. USD4,454.02)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Molecular Genetics operates from the Medical Sciences Building, with close to 100 faculty members conducting research across multiple facilities including the Best Institute, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, FitzGerald Building, Hospital for Sick Children, Mount Sinai Hospital, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, and Princess Margaret Hospital.
Our Master of Science and PhD programs in Molecular Genetics provide research opportunities across diverse genetic systems, from microorganisms to human subjects. Investigative areas encompass DNA repair mechanisms, gene expression regulation, developmental genetics in model organisms, molecular neurobiology, cancer biology, structural biology, and cutting-edge applications in human genetics and gene therapy.
We stand at the threshold of a transformative period in medicine, driven by groundbreaking progress in genetics and genomics. Following the Human Genome Project's revelations, sequencing technologies have evolved dramatically, enabling rapid, cost-effective individual genome analysis. Next-generation sequencing has revolutionized our capacity for genetic diagnosis, risk assessment, and personalized treatment strategies. Department researchers have pioneered discoveries of disease-causing genes for conditions like cystic fibrosis and neurofibromatosis, and now lead investigations into complex disorders including autism, cardiovascular diseases, and various cancers. These advancements are creating pathways for improved diagnostics, targeted therapies, and preventive approaches in human health.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Completed or nearing the completion of a four-year Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent (MSc or PhD (Direct Entry))
A B+ average or higher cumulatively in a BSc degree to be considered for our MSc program,
An A- average or higher cumulatively in their MSc or BSc to be considered for our PhD (Direct Entry) program.
Transcript Requirements
To be considered for the PhD (Direct Entry) program:
Applicants must have completed or are nearing the completion of a Master of Science degree. Applicants must have distinguished themselves during their MSc to be considered for our PhD (Direct Entry) program.
Applicants who have never been enrolled in an MSc program but have an average of A- or higher in all relevant courses from their BSc may be considered for the PhD (Direct Entry) program.
A scan of your unofficial transcripts (submitted online). Official transcripts are not required at this point.
Your CV (submitted online).
A 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 with TWE 5.
A B+ average or higher cumulatively in a BSc degree to be considered for our MSc program,
An A- average or higher cumulatively in their MSc or BSc to be considered for our PhD (Direct Entry) program.
Transcript Requirements
To be considered for the PhD (Direct Entry) program:
Applicants must have completed or are nearing the completion of a Master of Science degree. Applicants must have distinguished themselves during their MSc to be considered for our PhD (Direct Entry) program.
Applicants who have never been enrolled in an MSc program but have an average of A- or higher in all relevant courses from their BSc may be considered for the PhD (Direct Entry) program.
A scan of your unofficial transcripts (submitted online). Official transcripts are not required at this point.
Your CV (submitted online).
A 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 with TWE 5.
Tuition
CAD
6,210