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PhD Biochemistry at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Biochemistry is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Biochemistry graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Biochemistry  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students must complete any courses that were a condition of acceptance. Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows: BCH2022Y BCH2101H . If previously taken students must take a substitute 0.25 FCE course approved by the graduate coordinator. 0.75 elective FCE Students must successfully complete a

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must arrange for personal reference forms from three individuals familiar with their academic performance. 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 English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test scores: minimum overall score of 4.5/6.0 with 4.5/6.0 in writing and 4.5/6.0 in speaking. In the absence of TOEFL results, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0 (Academic) with

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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