Overview
About this Degree
Molecular biology has revolutionized the fields of genetics and microbiology. The Department of Molecular Genetics offers Specialist and Major programs in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, which emphasize the molecular aspects of both disciplines. Genetics, the science of heredity, and microbiology, the study of microorganisms (microbes), have long served as meeting grounds for a variety of biological disciplines. Developments in genetics and microbiology have contributed greatly to our basic understanding of the fundamental processes of life as well as to the treatment of genetic and infectious diseases.
Specialists enter the Molecular Genetics and Microbiology program at the University of Toronto in 2nd year and then choose one of two Streams, called Genetics and Microbiology, by the start of the third year. Each Stream provides focused training, but there is considerable overlap between the streams, reflective of both the cross-disciplinary requirements of these two rapidly evolving disciplines and the impact of each on areas spanning modern biomedical science.
The Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Major program offers students fundamental training in molecular genetics and microbiology. Students tailor their own program and may focus on a microbiology major, a genetic major, or a combination; they choose a path to suit their specific interests. Students take several advanced courses in these disciplines, but the Major allows them to choose the breadth of their training by combining the MGY Major with another Major of interest.
The Department of Molecular Genetics is also a cosponsor of the Major program in Genome Biology, with the Departments of Cell and Systems Biology (CSB), and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB). See the Biology program listings for details of the Genome Biology Major.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Adaptation and Biodiversity
- Molecular and Cell Biology
- Chemistry: Physical Principles
- Organic Chemistry I
- Biochemistry I: Proteins, Lipids and Metabolism
- From Genes to Organisms
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Campus Location
- Toronto, Canada
Disciplines
Microbiology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 20 other Bachelors in Genetics in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
- All applicants are required to present a senior level/Grade 12 English course for admission consideration
- An International Baccalaureate Diploma, including English HL or SL is required for admission
- English is the language of instruction and examination at U of T, and success in our degree programs requires a high level of English language proficiency
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