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 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 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

A-

English requirements

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93

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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.

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Tuition Fees

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6210 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6210 CAD / year

≈ 6210 CAD / year

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

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