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Medical Biophysics (PhD)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Medical Biophysics (PhD) is a doctorate in Health, Food & Medical programme taught at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Health, Food & Medical
Local tuition: CAD 8,448 / year
International tuition: CAD 9,240 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Medical Biophysics is offered by the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto, an interdisciplinary department focused on cancer research, treatment, and related fields. Research training cuts across biology, physics, translational medicine, and engineering, with specializations spanning cell biology and cancer modelling, cell signalling and metabolism, computational cancer genomics, imaging technologies, nanotechnology, and clinical oncology applications. The program is based primarily at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Sunnybrook Research Institute, and the SickKids Research Institute. Admission is available directly from a bachelor's degree with a minimum A- average, or from a master's degree with a minimum A- average, working toward the Doctor of Philosophy credential. Applicants whose prior degree was not completed in English at a Canadian institution must provide results of an English language proficiency examination. A supervisor is assigned by the graduate unit and is not required before admission.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry from a bachelor's degree is available with a minimum A-minus average in courses in the relevant discipline; applicants holding a master's degree require an A- average. Applicants whose primary language is not English, and whose prior degree(s) were completed at a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction and examination was not English, must provide results of an English language proficiency examination. A supervisor is assigned by the graduate unit; admission is not conditional upon securing a supervisor.

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Medical Biophysics (PhD) award?

University of Toronto awards a Doctorate in the field of Health, Food & Medical on completion of this programme.

How much does Medical Biophysics (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

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