Overview
About the program
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology offers excellent research training programs that address the nature and molecular mechanisms of human disease. Over 130 faculty members—on campus and at university teaching hospitals—conduct studies and teach courses related to pathobiology and supervise students in the PhD program.
The department at the University of Toronto provides a unique academic research environment that encourages interaction among clinicians, scientists, and student trainees. Students can gain an excellent understanding of how discoveries in basic and clinical research settings lead to more effective strategies in the treatment of human illness.
Programme Structure
The program emphasizes:- Bone and Matrix Pathobiology
- Cancer
- Vascular and Cardiovascular Pathobiology
- Immunopathology, Lymphatics, and Transplantation
- Neuropathobiology and Endocrine Disorders
- Microbiology and Infectious Disease
- Computational Medicine
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Disciplines
Biology Medicine Pathology View 56 other PhDs in Biology in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Research experience evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, or presentations is normally required.
- Three strong letters of recommendation from faculty members familiar with the applicant's academic work. Normally, one of the referees should be the applicant's research supervisor.
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Statement of intent (approximately 250 words).
- Applicants are selected by the departmental admissions committee on the basis of academic excellence. Admission to the program is finalized when a graduate faculty member agrees to supervise the student's research and guarantees a full stipend for the student.
- Direct entry is available for highly qualified BSc graduates who have completed the Pathobiology 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
6390 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6390 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
6390 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6390 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Toronto
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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