Ad Hoc Biophysics PhD Program

The Ad Hoc Biophysics PhD Program offered by Interfaculty Studies, is a research-intensive program where the theories and methods of physics are applied to understand how biological systems. It brings together rapidly evolving and converging disciplines of biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, and biomedicine. The program's objective is to equip students with proficiency and skillsets to advance biophysics research frontiers, and the capacity to identify and pursue research projects and careers oriented towards the most pressing challenges in biology with using biophysical approaches.

Keywords: Biophysical techniques, Structural biology, Structure, Single molecule, Super resolution, Enzymes, Protein, Nucleic Acid, Biomanufacturing, Bioengineering, Biologics, Biomedical, Healthcare, Biomaterials

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

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Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please see below for more details.

Ad Hoc Biophysics PhD Program Admission Requirements

• Degree Type or Level (e.g., B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Biology); typically, a master’s degree in fields related to biomedical science (examples include but are not limited to: anatomy, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and immunology, molecular biology, pharmacology, physiology), engineering, physics, or chemistry;
• Exceptional candidates may be considered for direct entry with an eligible bachelor’s degree and a strong research experience with publication record and/or highly competitive awards;
• Master's degree with a minimum cGPA of 3.5./4.0 on the McGill Scale; for exceptional candidates for direct entry with an eligible Bachelor's degree, a minimum cGPA 3.5/4.0
• A 1000-word personal statement describing their educational background, professional background (if applicable) and motivation for applying to the program;
• Two letters of reference are required from individuals who interacted with the candidate, either on a professional or educational level;
• Most recent Curriculum Vitae;
• Supervisor confirmation is not a requirement for admission into this program.