Fees, Awards & Financial Assistance

Awards

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program recognizes academic excellence in graduate studies at the master's and doctoral levels in all disciplines of academic study. The OGS program at U of T is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto. For 2013-2014, the Province of Ontario will provide about $30 million towards these scholarships and eligible institutions will provide $15 million.

OGS recognizes academic excellence in graduate studies and carries a value of $5000 per term. Thus, awardees may receive $15,000 for three consecutive terms.

For complete information about OGS including eligibility criteria and documentation required, please see the SGS website

The deadline for MBiotech applicants and students to apply for OGS is Friday, February 15, 2013.

Link to online application form: OGS Application Form

Questions? Please email adrian.berg@utoronto.ca

Merck Graduate Scholarship in Biosciences and Biotechnology

Awarded to an incoming student admitted to MBiotech, based on academic merit. No application is necessary. All newly admitted students are automatically considered. Value: TBA (approx $2000).

Amgen Canada Fellowship in Biotechnology

To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Master of Biotechnology Program (first or second year) on the basis of academic merit and on the consideration of three letters of reference. Financial need will also be considered. To be awarded starting in the 2012/2013 academic year. Deadline to apply for the 2013-2014 academic year is May 1, 2013. Value: TBA (approx $1500).

SGS University-Wide Awards

Through the generous support of numerous donors, a number of endowed awards have been established at the School of Graduate Studies. This year, more than 15 awards with various eligibility criteria and values are offered. Deadlines are usually in May.

The application, individual award descriptions and requirements, and submission instruction sheet can be found at http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/money/support/internal.htm

For more information about awards for MBiotech students, please contact Adrian Berg, Program Officer, adrian.berg@utoronto.ca

Student Fees

Tuition and incidental fees are established by the University of Toronto and are charged annually. They are subject to change. All amounts shown are in Canadian dollars. Tuition fees are also charged in the second year of the Program.

Please visit the Student Accounts website for complete information about tuition and incidental fees for MBiotech students. Fees for 2013-14 are not yet available, but are expected to be announced mid-April 2013, and will be found under the Summer 2013 Session heading. In the meantime, please look under Summer 2012 for reference to see last year's fee guide.

Please check your ROSI account for an invoice as these are NOT mailed out.

Minimum Payment to Register (for 2013-2014) - Due: May 3, 2013. 

A minimum 65% of your fees (minus the $2,000 non-refundable deposit for new students) is due May 3, 2013. Fees paid after this date may incur a late payment charge. Please note: it can take 5-10 business days for your fees to be processed and to appear in your student account.

Invoices:
Invoices are not mailed. View the fees owing on your SWS (ROSi) account at www.rosi.utoronto.ca.

For more information about fees, contact Student Accounts or contact us at 905-569-4737 or via mbiotech@utoronto.ca

Information on Financial Aid

Information on Financial Aid may be researched through the School of Graduate Studies website at:
http://www.gradschool.utoronto.ca/fees-financial-support.htm

Financial Information for International Students

International Students can contact the Centre for International Experience at the St. George Campus or the International Centre at the Mississauga campus for assistance.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Please see: http://osap.gov.on.ca/

Scotiabank - Student Professionals Plan

Master of Biotechnology Program graduate students are eligible for professional student loans from Scotiabank. For more information, visit:

http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm-awards/html/financial%20aid/spsp.htm, and
http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,,CID9887_LIDen,00.html.