Programs

Admissions

Admission requirements for MSc include the following:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Biological, Biochemical or Chemical Science with a minimum 3.00(B) average overall and a minimum 3.33(B+) average in the last two years of study and two letters of recommendation from former instructors or research supervisors.

Admission requirements for PhD with a master's degree include:

A Master of Science degree in Molecular Science or a discipline related to molecular science. A CGPA of at least 4.00(A-) in courses credited to their master’s degree. Three letters of recommendation from academic referees who can judge the candidate’s potential to engage in research at the doctoral level and evidence of research potential in the form of a master’s thesis, or a publication that has appeared in a refereed journal or conference proceeding.

Admission requirements for PhD with a transfer from the Molecular Sciences Master’s Program include:

At least 12, but normally no more than 18 months, of their MSc program completed, from date of first registration. An overall average of 4.00(A-) or better on at least two elective graduate courses, plus satisfactory performance in the seminar course including their first presentation. A minimum of one research progress meeting completed with a supervisory committee. The student’s status, as assessed at the last meeting before applying for the transfer exam must be “satisfactory”.  In addition, the committee must certify that the student is exhibiting exceptional promise in their research.

Areas of Specialization for both programs:

Field I: Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces

Field II: Molecular Bioscience

Program Specific Documents Required for Admissions:

Statement of Interest

Your statement of interest should be no more than 500-1000 words and should include the following:

For both MSc and PhD applicants, please list in the top left-hand corner of the page a maximum of three(3) Molecular Science Faculty as potential supervisors.

Your reasons for pursuing graduate study in Molecular Science at Ryerson University.

Indicate the field of study that you would like to pursue in a Master's thesis or Doctoral dissertation.

As well, outline your previous studies and experience and how they have prepared you for the Molecular Science program.

Curriculum Vitae

Posters, publications, scholarship and Awards should be included in your curriculum Vitae as well as work experience and extra curriculum activities.

Letters of Recommendation

Two for the Master and three for the Doctoral program are required. Letters of Recommendation should be from professors who are familiar with your research.

Area of Specialization

Please complete the Area of Specialization/Research Area Form available on the Yeates School of Graduate Admissions website under Materials Checklist.

To review a listing of all required documents, please refer to the "Material Checklist" at: Material Checklist

For further information on deadline dates, English Language Proficiency and the online application, please visit or contact the Graduate Admissions Office at:  www.ryerson.ca/graduate/admissions