Graduate

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2012

Please note the Department cannot pre-evaluate copies of transcripts to ascertain if you should apply to our program. A complete application must be submitted for review. Applicants are responsible to ensure that a complete application package is submitted. Incomplete applications will not be assessed by the Graduate Studies Committee.


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Application Process

Completed applications are reviewed by The Graduate Studies Committee in The Department of Pathology. Successful applicants are encouraged to browse the research interests of faculty and contact them by e-mail. Alternatively we encourage students to visit our department and talk with faculty and graduate students.

  • OFFICIAL Transcripts (photocopies are not acceptable): Two copies of all current/previous university transcripts should be forwarded to the Dept. Transcripts must be in sealed envelopes. (Foreign transcripts should include an original language as well as an English translation).
  • TWO letters of Recommendation from recent professors or scientific supervisors.
  • Application Fee of $100 Canadian
  • A brief letter outlining future goals, the Graduate Program of interest (Pathology or Ecosystem Health) and specific areas of interest as well as the reason(s) for wishing to pursue a graduate degree. Any past experiences (academic, occupational, volunteer) that the applicant considers relevant to his/her application should also be highlighted in this letter.
  • Original TOEFL score. (If your first language is NOT English please arrange to have an original score sent directly to the University from the issuing office).

OUAC Assistance 

For technical questions regarding the Online Application contact the OUAC office at:

Phone: (519) 823-1940 ext.556
Fax: (519) 823-5232
Email: gradapps@ouac.on.ca
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST
Ontario Universities' Application Centre
170 Research Lane
Guelph, ON N1G 5E2
CANADA

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