Medical Biophysics

University of Toronto

Canada, Toronto

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University of Toronto

Canada , Toronto

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

St. George

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,210 / year

Next Intake May-2023

Medical Biophysics

About

The Department of Medical Biophysics is an interdisciplinary department with a strong history of excellence and discovery in cancer research, treatment, and beyond. Located primarily at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Research Institute, and SickKids Research Institute, the department offers research training leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The multidisciplinary program in cancer research and broader biomedical research cuts across the conventional boundaries of biology, physics, translational medicine and engineering to deliver a modern, advanced academic curriculum and world-class research training.

Projects span the following areas: Cell Biology and Cancer Modeling, Cell Signalling and Metabolism, Computational Cancer Genomics, Epigenetics and Proteomics, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Macromolecular Structure and Crystallography, Tumour Microenvironment and Immunology, Stem Cells, Neuroscience, Cardiology, Radiation Biology and Physics, Clinical Cancer Management and Predictive Oncology, MR Spectroscopy and Imaging, Physics and Engineering of Pre-clinical and Clinical Imaging, Ultrasound, X-ray and CT Imaging, Advanced Optical and Electron Microscopies, Biophotonics and Biomedical Optics, Nanotechnology,"‹ and Nanomedicine."‹

Students may also be interested in the combined degree program in Medicine, Doctor of / Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD).

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.23/4; 79/100
A Minus GPA: 3.67/4; 84/100
B Plus GPA: 3.46/4; 81/100
Bachelors Equiv: Bachelor`s
Masters Equiv: Master`s

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,210

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