Overview

About the program

These disciplines include molecular mechanisms of lymphocyte development and selection, T-cell and B-cell receptors, cell interactions, growth factor receptors, cytokine networks, antigen processing and presentation, signal transduction in lymphocytes, V(D)J recombination, anergy, apoptosis, transgenic and knock-out models, immuno-targeting and vaccine design, autoimmunity, AIDS, diabetes, and transplantation.

The Department of Immunology provides a common forum for investigators in many areas of the University of Toronto and an interdisciplinary research experience in immunology. Members and students in the department are located at the Medical Sciences Building, at the Ontario Cancer Institute, and at the Research Institutes of Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, and Sunnybrook Hospital.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Recent Advances in Immunology
Scientific Skills for Immunologists
PhD Proposal in Immunology
Student Seminar Series
Easton Seminar Series
Special Topics in Immunology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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93

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General requirements

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. Applicants educated outside Canada are required to provide Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (general) scores with their application.
Applicants who have completed an MSc degree must have at least a B+ average in that degree.
Applicants may be accepted for direct entry with a BSc degree, with at least an A– average in the final two years.

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Tuition Fees

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6210 CAD / year

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6210 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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