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Which Graduate Program Should I Choose?

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Interested in graduate studies in the foundational sciences? U of T Physiology offers both research-based and course-based programs to make the most of your passion and aptitude for learning about the systems of the human body.

Our research-based MSc and PhD programs enable students to work on cutting-edge foundational science projects in our esteemed faculty's labs.

If you prefer applied physiology to research, the MHSc in Medical Physiology is a course-based Professional Master's completed in twelve months. This program culminates with a work placement in the summer term where students apply their skills at start-ups, hospital-based labs, non-profits, and more.

The department strongly values professional development, equity and inclusion, and forward-thinking science in all that it does.

MHSc or MSc/PhD? Program Highlights
MHSc in Medical Physiology (Professional Master's) MSc & PhD in Physiology (Research Stream)
Focus on applying physiology knowledge in business and industry settings; no Supervisor required Focus on foundational research; you must find a Supervisor
Core courses cover Big Data & Healthcare, Commercialization & Collaboration, career exploration and professional development, etc. Courses chosen based on research area in collaboration with Supervisor; professional development elective available.
Course-based; no lab work or thesis Thesis-based; combination of course work and lab-based research leading to thesis
Work placement in the summer term No work placement 
Not funded (no Harmonized Base Funding or scholarships; some bursaries and paid placements available, not guaranteed) Funded by Harmonized Base Funding (full funding info LINK)
12-month program, runs September to August Typically takes two years; September, January, or May starts available