Candidates from outside Canada who can obtain funding from an agency in their home country are also encouraged to apply. Individuals with MDs are encouraged to enroll in PhD programs if they have not already completed such a degree. Interested individuals may apply by sending a curriculum vitae, transcripts and names and addresses of three references to Dr. Allen Eaves , Director of the Terry Fox Laboratory, or directly to the faculty member with whom the applicant would like to work. Each student s graduate program and course selection is decided upon by the student and the supervisor together with the student s advisory committee. Formal course work is usually completed during the first year of study, followed by a comprehensive examination in the specific discipline being pursued.
Students can then devote their full attention to research.
Students registering in a Masters program are encouraged to transfer directly into a Doctoral program after one year if their course work is of sufficient standard. Individuals with an MD may also pursue MSc or PhD degrees within the Terry Fox Laboratory. Scientific Interactions Attendance and participation in seminars and scientific meetings are an integral part of the student s training program. Mastery in oral presentation and a broad experience in modern molecular and cellular techniques are major benefits of training in a large interdisciplinary setting. In addition, a University seminar course is part of the academic requirements of most graduate programs.