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IMS Student Handbook
2025-2026 Academic Year

Welcome to the Institute of Medical Science
On behalf of the Institute of Medical Science, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you, whether you are joining us as a new student or continuing your graduate studies. Here at IMS, you will find a vibrant community that supports academic curiosity, prioritizes professional development, and celebrates scientific discovery.
The IMS provides graduate training for more than five hundred students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. We’re nearing the end of our Strategic Plan 2021-2026: Community, Connections and Impact. This plan highlights our vision, mission and top three priorities: improving student-driven graduate training, connecting our IMS community of scholars, and attracting and engaging diverse and talented students and faculty. I am inspired by the progress we’ve made in reaching our goals and am excited for what we will collectively accomplish next.
You will graduate with a Master of Science (MSc) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies - Division IV, Life Sciences. This virtual Student Handbook provides an overview of important information and resources to help you succeed during your graduate school journey. I encourage you to explore and take advantage of the full range of opportunities our Institute offers – whether in your laboratory, in the classroom, at conferences, or in conversations with colleagues at IMS events.
I hope this year will be productive and fulfilling for you, and I look forward to seeing the impact you will make as scholars and scientists.
Sincerely,
Dr. Lucy Osborne, PhD
Interim Director, Institute of Medical Science
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Molecular Genetics
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
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The Student Handbook was last updated August 2025.