Medical Biophysics is an interdisciplinary graduate department in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of
Toronto. Our research applies fundamental investigations in the biological and physical sciences to address
problems of medicine. Our scientists work in Research Institutes including the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre,
Sunnybrook Research Institute, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Hospital for Sick Children, The Toronto
General Hospital, Rotman Research Institute and Mount Sinai Hospital.
The focus of the department is on research. The M.Sc. program is a common entry point, but the emphasis is on
the Ph.D. program. Our graduates hold leading position in fields ranging from Academia, Pharma & Biotechnology
to Government, Education and Professional practice (Medicine, Law and Business). Graduate research cuts across
the conventional boundaries of physics, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, biology and medicine. Interdisciplinary
research is thus at the heart of our program. The Department emphasizes both basic and translational research.
Major Research Themes include: Quantitative Oncology, Cancer Diagnosis & Therapy, Medical Physics &
Imaging, Image Guided Therapy & Intervention, Data Science, Computational Biology, Structural Biology,
Nanomedicine, Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells, Cardiovascular and Neuroscience.
Medical Biophysics in Numbers
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220 graduate students
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120 faculty members
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$100 million per year in external funding
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1,000 publications per year
Stipend/Funding
All accepted students receive a minimum stipend. This stipend for the 2017-18 academic year is $26,750 for M.Sc.
and $28,780 for Ph.D. students. From this stipend students will pay their tuition ($8,480). The tuition differential for
international students will be covered in equal parts by the department and the supervisor (same living allowance
for international students). The Department encourages students to apply for all financial awards for which they
are eligible (NSERC, CIHR, OGS, etc). If you receive a competitive scholarship, the department will give you a top-
up incentive of up to $4,000 above the minimum stipend amounts. Scholarships whose value is above the minimum
stipend are kept by the student.
Graduate studies in
MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS
http://medbio.utoronto.ca
Applying to Medical Biophysics
The department welcomes applications from graduates in any of the biological or physical sciences including:
biology, physics, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, genetics, immunology, biochemistry, medicine, computer
sciences, or related sciences, and evaluates them both on academic record and potential for creative research.
Most students have at least an B+ average in their final two years as undergraduates, but this guideline is flexible,
especially for applicants who have demonstrated exceptional aptitude for research.
To apply, you will need to submit an online application at http://medbio.utoronto.ca/content/prospective-students.
A complete application includes:
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SGS online application and fee
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Two references (completed by faculty members and/or research supervisors who are able to assess your
potential for graduate studies)
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Letter of intent summarizing your academic achievements, research interests, and details of any related research
experience
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CV
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Transcripts and other relevant documents.
Deadline to apply for September 2018 admission
Students are encouraged to submit a complete application by January 8th for early acceptance. We will continue
to accept applications until May 15, 2018. Alternatively, but less common (~10% of students), applications can also
be submitted for a January 2019 start date (deadline is October 2, 2018).
Contact Information
Admissions office
Department of Medical Biophysics !
MaRS Centre, PMCRT!
101 College Street, 15-708!
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1L7
Telephone: 416-634-8755!
E-Mail: medbio.info@utoronto.ca
http://medbio.utoronto.ca
