About the program
Located primarily at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Research Institute, and SickKids Research Institute, the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto offers research training leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
The multidisciplinary program in cancer research and broader biomedical research cuts across the conventional boundaries of biology, physics, translational medicine and engineering to deliver a modern, advanced academic curriculum and world-class research training.
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- 5 years if entering with a bachelor's
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 93
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Toronto, Canada
Disciplines
Physics, Biology, Medicine
Programme Structure
Projects span the following areas:
- Cell Biology and Cancer Modeling
- Cell Signalling and Metabolism
- Computational Cancer Genomics
- Epigenetics and Proteomics
- Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
- Macromolecular Structure and Crystallography
- Tumour Microenvironment and Immunology
- Clinical Cancer Management and Predictive Oncology
- MR Spectroscopy and Imaging
- Physics and Engineering of Pre-clinical and Clinical Imaging
- Biophotonics and Biomedical Optics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: A-
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 93
IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Applicants may be admitted following completion of an MSc degree program in biological, physical, chemical, or medical sciences from a recognized Canadian university or equivalent.
- Outstanding students may be admitted directly to the PhD program following completion of a BSc degree with an A– average in biological, physical, chemical, or medical sciences from a recognized Canadian university or equivalent.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 6,250 AUD / year (≈ 6,210 CAD / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 6,250 AUD / year (≈ 6,210 CAD / year)
Living costs
Toronto, Canada: 1,512-2,580 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships opportunities are available for Medical Biophysics.