UTM Programs

UTM Programs

About UTM

Established in 1967, the University of Toronto at Mississauga is one of three campuses of the University of Toronto, Canada's leading teaching and research university. Located on 225 acres along the Credit River, UTM is in the midst of unprecedented expansion -- with approximately $120 million in capital growth under way -- that will see the student population growing to 11,500 by 2006-07. UTM has 14 distinct academic departments offering 125 programs and 70 areas of study. Its innovative programs and community environment attracts students and faculty from around the world.

Undergraduate programs

UTM has a full range of undergraduate programs leading to Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) , Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degrees including:

  • Commerce and Management
  • Computer Science
  • Life & Physical Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences

Distinct Undergraduate Programs include:

  • Forensic Sciences (combined Forensics and Biology, Chemistry or Anthropology)
  • GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
  • Biotechnology
  • Professional Writing
  • Science Education

Plus unique joint programs with the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning: a truly interdisciplinary approach to education giving students the strong research background associated with the University of Toronto and the practical skills for which Sheridan is internationally recognized

  • Communication, Culture and Information Technology
    • Digital Enterprise Management
    • Health Sciences Communication
    • Human Communication & Technology
    • Visual Culture & Communication
  • Art & Art History
  • Theatre & Drama

Graduate programs

Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies, UTM's graduate programs offer students a wide range of choices in the Arts, Science and Business.  Approximately 300 graduate students work toward the following graduate degrees:

  • Masters of Arts (MA)
  • Masters of Science (MSc)
  • Masters of Biotechnology (MBiotech)
  • Masters of Management & Professional Accounting (MMPA)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Offering both research and professionally-based graduate programs, UTM is home to several unique options, including:

  • Master of Management and Professional Accounting
  • Diploma in Investigative and Forensic Accounting
  • Master of Biotechnology
  • Master in Biomedical Communications

Internships & co-ops

Many programs at the U of T Mississauga campus offer internship options to 4th year undergraduate students and two graduate programs include co-op placements. Learn more.