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Molecular Genetics (PhD)

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Molecular Genetics (PhD) is a doctorate in Biological Sciences programme offered by 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: Biological Sciences
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 Molecular Genetics is offered by the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto, providing research training across a broad range of genetic systems from bacteria and viruses to humans. Research areas include DNA repair, recombination and segregation, transcription, RNA splicing and catalysis, regulation of gene expression, signal transduction, host-pathogen interactions, developmental genetics in model organisms such as worms, fruit flies, and mice, molecular neurobiology, molecular immunology, cancer biology and virology, structural biology, and human genetics and gene therapy. Candidates complete an original dissertation under faculty supervision, working toward the Doctor of Philosophy credential. The minimum admission average is A-, calculated both cumulatively and in the final year of the prior degree. No standardized English-language tests are required or recommended for domestic or international applicants.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Minimum admission average of A-, both cumulatively and in the final year, for PhD applicants. Applicants must hold a prior undergraduate degree. No standardized tests (TOEFL/IELTS) are required or recommended for domestic or international applicants.

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

What degree does Molecular Genetics (PhD) award?

University of Toronto awards a Doctorate in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does Molecular Genetics (PhD) cost?

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

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