PhD Rotation

During the first year of the program, students get the chance to rotate between three labs. During the rotation, students will engage with different research opportunities, work under different supervisors, and gain valuable insights into different labs processes.  The rotation also helps students to build research experiences and acquire additional knowledge, allowing them to finalize research plans. At the end of the rotation year, students will be able to identify suitable supervisor and research project and be confident and prepared to start PhD research journey.

Who can apply to Rotation?

The PhD Rotation program is open to both master and bachelor applicants; it is not required for students to secure a supervisor before application. 

To apply for the PhD Rotation Program please review the information on the MASc/PhD Application Instructions page and submit an application for the PhD program. If you would like to apply, please put in an application for the PhD program and make sure you select that you are interested in the PhD Rotation Program. Additionally, you must fill out a form linked in the application.

Students in the PhD Rotation Program initially register as MASc students. At the end of the rotation period, student will complete three rotations, finish required coursework and secure a supervisor. Upon completing the rotation, students will be transferred to PhD program and continue research as PhD student. Students have a total of 6 years to complete the full PhD rotation program.