Application Instructions

› Our next admissions cycle will begin in September, 2023.

— The MBiotech application is completed online through the SGS application portal

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› 2023-2024 Admissions & Application Timeline

The MBiotech application portal is open from Sep 12, 2022 to 8-Jan, 2024. All application material must be submitted by the 8 January deadline to be considered for admission. A CAD$125 application fee must be paid and all supporting documents submitted by the deadline.

› About the Online Application

Applications to the Master of Biotechnology Program must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) using an online application which is housed on a secure server at the University of Toronto. The online application allows applicants to manage and submit biographical and educational information as well as specific documents (i.e., Letter of Intent, Curriculum Vitae, etc.) immediately to the University. Applicants can edit an in-progress application and check the status of all documents submitted using a secure password and userID.

A valid e-mail account is needed to complete the online application, as the University will correspond with applicants using e-mail.

Applications are considered complete and can be reviewed only after all documentation is received by the graduate unit (this includes letters of reference submitted online by referees and official transcripts sent by mail) and the application fee has been paid. All documentation must be received by the application deadline date.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all documents are submitted by the deadline dates indicated. It is recommended that documentation be submitted well in advance of the deadlines to avoid any disappointment. Please read and follow all the How to Apply instructions carefully.

› Application Instructions

• If you are a first-time applicant, click Create an Account to begin your application. You will receive a verification code via email as part of the account creation process. After entering your verification code, you will create a password for your account.
• You may save and return to the application at any point in the process.
• You will be required to enter information for 3 referees (please only enter 3 referees). Your referees will automatically receive a notification email that they have been requested to complete a reference for your application, along with instructions to submit their reference letter in the application system. 
• Please ensure that the application fee is paid when submitting your application profile details. MBiotech will NOT be able to review or assist applicants and their documents until the application fee has been paid.
• If you need to change your referees, please get in touch with mbiotech@utoronto.ca
• If you need to send a reminder email to your existing referees, you can do so through your applicant portal after submitting your application.
• To view the status of your application, including outstanding requirements, please log in to your account to view your applicant status portal. 
• You can upload application materials required by MBiotech through your applicant status portal after submitting your application.

› How to Apply

1 › Ensure you meet the minimum admission requirements as determined by UofT’s School of Graduate Studies.

2 › Determine what type of applicant you are (domestic or international) and your required application documents.

Your citizenship/PR status in Canada will affect what fees you pay, if admitted. Canadian citizens/PR holders will pay domestic fees, regardless of applicant status. Students who do not hold Canadian citizenship or PR will pay international fees if admitted, regardless of applicant status.

3 › Read through the Admission FAQ to ensure you are prepared.

4 › Open and begin your application at https://admissions.sgs.utoronto.ca/apply.

Applicants for the May 2024 start date should apply as follows:

— Note: Enter your preferred program of choice in the Rank 1 field. 

5 › Submit your application payment online.

6 › Ensure all required documentation is submitted by the application deadline. Your application will be considered complete once all required documentation is listed as ‘received’ and your application fee has been paid. Submit your transcripts from each post-secondary institution that you have attended. (All non-English language documents must be officially translated into English and submitted to the University of Toronto together with the originals).

Applicants to the Digital Health Technologies field of concentration are encouraged to create and upload a video / YouTube segment they have created to the Portfolio of the application portal. The segment can be up to 2 minutes long and can be anything the applicant chooses to showcase. The segment can be something the applicant is interested in or a demonstration of their analytical ability or digital creativity. We suggest you disable comments to your YouTube posting. Please also include the URL to this video (where applicabe) to your cover letter. This video / YouTube video should be uploaded to the Portfolio on the application portal.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all application requirements are correct and submitted by the deadline date.

7 › Hold the appropriate interview dates in your calendar (based on the timeline above).

Interviews are either full-morning (9:00AM to 1:00PM) or full-afternoon (12:00PM to 4:00PM) and include a 30-minute Interpersonal Skills interview, a 30-minute Science interview and a 60-minute written component. There are one, two, and/or occasionally three, interviewers present at each interview. All applicants who interview will have an opportunity to ask questions of current MBiotech students over a light lunch, held from 12:00PM to 1:00PM.

​8 › Check your application towards the end of January or early February for any status updates.

› Submission of Additional Materials by Post

For application materials that cannot be submitted electronically, please address them to—

› If you have any trouble uploading documents, need to change the contact information for your referees, or have any issues updating your application file, please do not hesitate to contact us at mbiotech@utoronto.ca and we’ll be happy to help you!