Deadlines

The department will only review International applicants for the first two admission deadlines to account for study permit processing delays.

The Department runs three rounds of admissions each year, all for a September start date. Students may apply only once per academic year. 

Domestic applicants who wish to be considered for September admission must apply no later than May 1st. International applicants who wish to be considered for September admission must apply no later than January 15. 

Notes On Our Application Deadlines 

The Department of Molecular Genetics offers 2-3 different deadlines by which applicants can submit their online applications and supporting documents. Choose the deadline you would like to meet, taking the following into account:

1. You can only submit one application per academic year;
2. Your application will be reviewed and a decision will be made within a couple of months from the document deadline;
3. Your supporting documents must be complete by the document deadline you've chosen. No changes or additions will be permitted.

Other things to consider:

1. The Department of Molecular Genetics does not have enrollment quotas to fill. If your application is strong, the deadline you choose is entirely up to you. We recommend applying by the earlier deadlines, as spots might be limited by the May deadline. 
2. If your application is strong and you apply to other schools, some of these schools might require you to accept or decline their offer by a specific date, as early as January. If you are applying to these types of schools, have a robust application and want to keep our Department as an option, it is best to apply by the November 15th deadline to make an informed decision concerning schools with a hard acceptance deadline.
3. If you are considering entrance scholarships, please apply by the earlier deadlines as most have deadlines between December and January. Please see below for a list of entrance scholarships you can consider.
4. If you are concerned that your application is weak and need more time to prepare a robust application, try to increase your experience over the fall and winter terms and improve your grades. Then, apply by our January 15 (International applicants) May 1st (Domestic applicants) deadline.

Application And Document Submission Deadlines

September Admission Deadlines.

All admission deadlines are as follows: November 15, January 15, and May 1.

Please ensure that all supporting documents (references, electronic transcripts, CV and letter of intent) are submitted online by the respective deadline. It is entirely the applicant's responsibility to monitor the status of their documents on the online application system and follow up with their referees if references are not received in advance of the deadline. We can only consider complete applications for any given deadline. Incomplete applications that become complete after one deadline will be considered for the following deadline until January 15 for International applicants and May 1st for domestic applicants for admission. Only complete applications will be reviewed for admission.

When Can You Expect To Hear Back

November 15 - Applicants will receive an admission decision in December.

January 15 - Applicants will receive an admission decision in March

May 1 - Applicants will receive an admission decision in June

Accepting Our Offer

Students who receive an offer of admission should confirm their reply to our offer as soon as possible. We request that applicants return their confirmation forms, indicating their intention, by the date stated on the offer letter. We will consider requests for deferred admission.

Entrance Scholarships

Connaught International Scholarship. 

Apply by November 15.

C. David Naylor University Fellowships 

Apply by November 15.

SGS Admissions Awards