Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MSc program must:

1. Hold a four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
2. Have achieved a minimum B+ average in senior-level courses during the final two years of the undergraduate degree.
3. Have a strong undergraduate science background, including at least one course in research design and/or statistics.
4. Have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Examples of relevant undergraduate backgrounds include:

• Life sciences and basic sciences

• Kinesiology, physical education and health education

• Psychology

• Cognitive science

• Nursing

• Engineering, including biomedical engineering

• Sociology and social work

• Other health-related or related social science disciplines

RSI considers the applicant's overall academic preparation and suitability for graduate-level research. Prior research experience is recommended but is not required for admission to the MSc program.

Applicants should consult the current RSI application instructions for the complete list of required documents.

RSI identifies the following core application components:

• Two official transcripts from each university previously attended
• A letter of intent describing the applicant's proposed research program
• Two letters of recommendation
• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Additional information or materials may be requested as part of the application or by a potential supervisor.

A strong match with a potential research supervisor is an important part of the RSI application process.

• Domestic applicants: Applicants are strongly encouraged – but not required -  to identify a potential supervisor before applying. Doing so helps establish research fit and can strengthen the application.
• International applicants: A confirmed RSI graduate supervisor is required before an application can be reviewed.

Applicants should review the research interests of potential supervisors and contact faculty members whose research aligns with their interests. Applicants are encouraged to discuss potential research topics, supervisory availability, funding, and expectations before applying.

To find a supervisor, visit our Potential Supervisors and/or Faculty Directory webpages.

Applicants who were educated outside Canada, whose primary language is not English, and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate English-language proficiency.

For the current admission cycle, the SGS Graduate Calendar specifies:

• TOEFL: minimum 5.0/6.0 overall, with 4.5/6.0 in writing and 4.0/6.0 in speaking
• IELTS: minimum 7.5
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): see General Regulations, 4.3 English-Language Proficiency.
• U of T School of Continuing Studies academic preparation: see General Regulations, 4.3 English-Language Proficiency.