Ad Hoc Biophysics PhD Program

• 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.