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MA/MS in Medical Physiology (MHSc)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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University of Toronto offers MA/MS in Medical Physiology (MHSc), a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Biological Sciences
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On Campus

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

Program details

Overview

The Master of Health Science in Medical Physiology is a twelve-month professional graduate program offered by the Department of Physiology, combining advanced topic-specific physiology courses with a mentored current-literature review, a big-data-and-health course, a commercialization-and-collaboration course, and a practicum placement in an industry, hospital, or government setting. Students complete 6.0 full-course equivalents of physiology coursework (PSL4000Y, PSL4010Y, PSL4020Y, PSL4030H, PSL4040H, PSL4050H) plus 1.5 elective full-course equivalents, and are matched with a mentor and practicum placement in consultation with the relevant course director and program director. The program runs full-time over three sessions, with a maximum completion time of three years. Instruction is delivered in person.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with a minimum admission average of at least A- in the last two years of study, and must have completed at least third-year-level physiology or equivalent coursework. Applicants requiring proof of English proficiency may submit an internet-based TOEFL score of at least 5.0/6.0 overall, with a minimum of 4.5/6.0 in writing and 4.0/6.0 in speaking; other English proficiency tests are also accepted, per the department's own standards.

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 MA/MS in Medical Physiology (MHSc) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Medical Physiology (MHSc) take?

The programme runs for 12 months.

Can MA/MS in Medical Physiology (MHSc) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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