University of Toronto - School of Graduate Studies

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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

University of Toronto - School of Graduate Studies

Faculty:School of Graduate Studies
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,210

Description:

The main goal of the PhD program is to provide students with the opportunity to design, conduct, and write a series of substantial, inter-related, independent research projects. Students’ projects cover the full range of topics listed in the Overview (above) and may include field work, lab work, bioinformatics, theory, etc. or some combination of these approaches.


Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 237]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research Interests
Students will be admitted only when they have made arrangements to secure a research supervisor by contacting professors in the department. Applicants may be accepted who already hold an MSc degree from a recognized university with a grade average equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A- during the MSc and an average of at least B+ in the last year of the bachelor's program.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on May 08, 2023