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PhD Biomedical Engineering at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Biomedical Engineering is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Biomedical Engineering 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: Biomedical Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework. Normally, students must complete at least 1 .0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including: Two of the following (1.0 FCE): BME1477H , BME1478H , BME1479H Within 12 months of registration, students must pass a qualifying examination covering the broad field of biomedical engineering appropriate to their background. Successful completion of a thesis

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a master's degree in dentistry, engineering, medicine, or one of the physical or biological sciences with an overall average of at least B+ (3.3 grade point average [GPA]) from a recognized university. Direct entry with a bachelor's degree may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in dentistry, engineering, medicine, or one of the physical or biological sciences.

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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