The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program offers courses and a strong research thesis component. Students emerge from this program ready to pursue careers in academia, medicine, industry, and government.
Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of three routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate master's degree; 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MASc program; or 3) direct entry following completion of an appropriate bachelor's degree.
PhD Program
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the institute's additional admission requirements stated below.
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Applicants must have a master's degree in dentistry, engineering, medicine, or one of the physical or biological sciences with an overall average of at least B+ (3.3 grade point average [GPA]) from a recognized university.
Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Normally, students must complete at least 1.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:
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Within 12 months of registration, students must pass a qualifying examination covering the broad field of biomedical engineering appropriate to their background.
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Successful completion of a thesis, representing an original investigation in biomedical engineering.
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Students will continue to meet with their supervisory committee at least once every 12 months until recommendation for the departmental oral examination is made. On the recommendation of the supervisory committee and special approval from their department Graduate Chair or Coordinator, candidates have the opportunity to waive the departmental oral examination and proceed directly to the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.
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Students must participate in:
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time
PhD Program (Transfer)
Transfer Requirements
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Highly qualified MASc students may be considered for transfer into the PhD program if they satisfy the PhD admission requirements.
Completion Requirements
Program Requirements for MASc Transfer Students
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Coursework. Students who transfer from the MASc program in Biomedical Engineering must complete the total course requirements for both degrees: 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) at the master's level plus 1.0 FCE at the PhD level, for a total of 3.0 FCEs:
All PhD Students
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Within 12 months of registration, students must pass a qualifying examination covering the broad field of biomedical engineering appropriate to their background.
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Successful completion of a thesis, representing an original investigation in biomedical engineering.
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Students will continue to meet with their supervisory committee at least once every 12 months until recommendation for the departmental oral examination is made. On the recommendation of the supervisory committee and special approval from their department Graduate Chair or Coordinator, candidates have the opportunity to waive the departmental oral examination and proceed directly to the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.
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Students must participate in:
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time
PhD Program (Direct-Entry)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the institute’s additional admission requirements stated below.
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Direct entry with a bachelor's degree may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in dentistry, engineering, medicine, or one of the physical or biological sciences.
Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Normally, students must complete 3.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) including:
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Successful completion of a thesis, representing an original investigation in biomedical engineering.
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Students will continue to meet with their supervisory committee at least once every 12 months until recommendation for the departmental oral examination is made. On the recommendation of the supervisory committee and special approval from their department Graduate Chair or Coordinator, candidates have the opportunity to waive the departmental oral examination and proceed directly to the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.
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Students must participate in:
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time