Application Requirements, Deadlines, and Procedures (MRS)

University undergraduate courses which are equivalent to U of T’s BIO130H1 (Molecular and Cell Biology) or courses with a primary focus on molecular, cellular and/or human biology, will typically be sufficient to satisfy the Biology prerequisite requirement. Anatomy and Physiology courses, as well as advanced courses in areas such as Genetics, Immunology, and Neuroscience, will also be considered. To determine course equivalencies, please refer to U of T’s Transfer Explorer tool: http://transferex.utoronto.ca.

Please note that biochemistry courses; courses which focus on ecology, plant or animal biology; and lab/research courses are not suitable to satisfy the Biology requirement for MRS admission. Prerequisite courses must be part of (or transferable to) an undergraduate degree program; we are not able to consider diploma or certificate program courses for admission purposes.

If you are unsure if a course you have completed, or plan to complete, will be appropriate for admission purposes, please forward the course code and course syllabus (if available) to mrs.admissions@utoronto.ca for review.

University undergraduate courses which are equivalent to U of T’s MAT135H1 (Calculus 1A) or courses with a primary focus on Calculus or Algebra at the university level will usually be sufficient to satisfy the Math prerequisite requirement. To determine course equivalencies, please refer to U of T’s Transfer Explorer tool: http://transferex.utoronto.ca.

Please note that Statistics courses do not provide an adequate foundation for the MRS Program and therefore are not considered appropriate to satisfy the Mathematics requirement for MRS admission. Prerequisite courses must be part of (or transferable to) an undergraduate degree program; we are not able to consider diploma or certificate program courses for admission purposes.

If you are unsure if a course you have completed, or plan to complete, will be appropriate for admission purposes, please forward the course code and course syllabus (if available) to mrs.admissions@utoronto.ca for review.

Listed below are popular Mathematics courses that are appropriate to satisfy the Mathematics requirement for MRS admission.

University undergraduate courses which are equivalent to U of T’s PHY131H1 (Introduction to Physics I) or courses that include topics such as classical kinematics and dynamics, energy, force, angular momentum, oscillations and/or waves will usually be sufficient to satisfy the Physics prerequisite requirement. To determine course equivalencies, please refer to U of T’s Transfer Explorer tool: http://transferex.utoronto.ca.

Please note that courses intended for non-scientists with a focus on general concepts of Physics (or astronomy) do not provide an adequate foundation for the MRS Program and therefore are not considered appropriate to satisfy the Physics requirement for MRS admission. Prerequisite courses must be part of (or transferable to) an undergraduate degree program; we are not able to consider diploma or certificate program courses for admission purposes.

If you are unsure if a course you have completed, or plan to complete, will be appropriate for admission purposes, please forward the course code and course syllabus (if available) to mrs.admissions@utoronto.ca for review.

Listed below are popular Physics courses that are appropriate to satisfy the Physics requirement for MRS admission.

University undergraduate courses in areas such as Sociology, Economics, Social Geography, Political Science, Anthropology, Women’s Studies, Criminology as well as some Psychology courses may be suitable to satisfy the Social Science prerequisite requirement. Acceptable courses will focus on the study of society and the manner in which individuals behave and influence the world beyond their immediate experience. In most cases, if the institution that offers the course has categorized the course as Social Science, it will be acceptable to satisfy the Social Sciences prerequisite requirement.

Please note that Humanities courses (including Art, Cinema, Classics, Drama, English, History, Literature, Philosophy and Religion courses) are not suitable to satisfy the Social Science requirement for MRS admission. Prerequisite courses must be part of (or transferable to) an undergraduate degree program; we are not able to consider diploma or certificate program courses for admission purposes.

If you are unsure if a course you have completed, or plan to complete, will be appropriate for admission purposes, please forward the course code and course syllabus (if available) to mrs.admissions@utoronto.ca for review.

All prospective students apply to U of T through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) via the OUAC Undergraduate Application, U of T's Internal Application or U of T's International Application. To learn more about which application is right for you, please visit U of T's Applications page.

If you are currently, or have previously, registered in a U of T degree, diploma or certificate program, you may be eligible to use U of T Internal Application. Please be aware that all application correspondence will be sent to you via your 'utoronto.ca' email address even if you have provided a different email address on your application.

Application Fees - Fall 2025 (paid to OUAC at time of application):

• OUAC Base Application Fee (OUAC Undergraduate Application): $156
• University of Toronto Supplementary Fee: $94
• MRS Supplementary Program Fee: $47
• Transcript Request Fees

Once we receive your application, U of T's University Admissions and Outreach office will send you an email acknowledgement including your JOINid/UTORid and your University of Toronto applicant number. Soon after, you will receive an additional acknowledgment message from the MRS Admissions office with detailed information about the next steps in the MRS application process.

Applicants must submit the MRS Applicant Checklist, final or in-progress academic transcripts, and acceptable proof of English language proficiency (if required) by the February 15 Document Deadline.

• MRS APPLICANT CHECKLIST

Applicants must complete and submit the MRS Applicant Checklist by the document deadline to confirm academic eligibility and to report prerequisite courses/grades. The Checklist is completed and submitted online after an application for admission has been received by the University; however, you can view a preview of the MRS 2025 Applicant Checklist. 

• TRANSCRIPTS

You must submit full documentation for all post-secondary studies. Transcripts must include grade results for the Fall 2024 Semester and indicate any in-progress Winter Semester courses (if applicable). After your application has been received, visit our JOIN U of T application site on a regular basis to determine what documents are required to complete your file.

Transcripts must be submitted electronically via Parchment/Naviance/OUAC whenever possible. Where electronic transfer of documents is not possible, please upload an unofficial copy of your transcripts directly to the JOIN U of T application site. We may request original/official documents at any time during the application process. If admitted you will be required to arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly to the University Admissions and Outreach office (further details will be provided with your Offer package).

Transcripts from Ontario universities and colleges must be received via the Ontario Universities’ Electronic Transcript System (EDI) via OUAC. We do not accept paper transcripts from Ontario universities and colleges. 

If you are in enrolled Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 courses, you will make two separate transcript requests: the first transcript should be sent after the Fall semester (with Fall 2024 semester results) and arrive by the February 15 Document Deadline. If offered admission, you must submit a second and final transcript once your Winter 2025 (and Spring 2025, if applicable) courses are complete. 

Notarized English translations of all documents issued in a language other than English or French are required. A decision can sometimes be made based on complete, accurate translations prepared by you.

University of Toronto Students: If you are currently registered, or have registered previously in a U of T degree, diploma, or certificate program, or as a Non-degree or Visiting Student, the MRS Admissions Office will have internal access to your official U of T record and we will not require that you submit an official U of T transcript via the OUAC. However, you must arrange for your official transcripts to be sent from all other universities/colleges you have attended. Also, please be aware that all email correspondence will be sent to your 'mail.utoronto.ca' email address even if you have reported a different email address as part of your application.

For more information and document deadlines, please refer to the Admissions website.

• PROOF OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Applicants for whom English is a second language may be required to provide proof of an English language assessment. Refer to U of T’s English Language Requirements for details. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that documents are received no later than February 15.

Academically competitive applicants will be invited to participate in the online Admissions Interview process. Interview invitations will be sent by email in March. Applicants who have not been selected for an interview will also be notified at this time.

U of T will issue admission decisions by early May. If there are conditions associated with your Offer, details will be indicated in the Offer of Admission. The deadline to satisfy any/all conditions will be July 15. 

To accept your Offer of Admission, and hold a space in the program, you must submit your non-refundable tuition deposit ($500), and confirm that you have reviewed and understood program/registration requirements. For more information see the Post-Admission Requirements information posted on Michener's website. The submission deadline will be stated within your Offer of Admission.

If you have been issued a conditional Offer of Admission, you must submit official transcripts and satisfy these conditions by July 15. 

If you have been granted a conditional offer and you do not satisfy the conditions by July 15, your Offer of Admission may be withdrawn.

Admitted MRS applicants must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), submit health requirements documentation, and satisfy other Post-Admission Requirements.

For more information, refer to the Post-Admission Requirements section of Michener’s website. As many requirements must be satisfied before classes begin, we recommend that applicants begin the process to satisfy the VSC and health requirements immediately after accepting their Offer of Admission. For information regarding specific requirements please see Michener's Health Services & Requirements page.

Yes. If you have studied in Canada, you may find U of T’s Transfer Explorer helpful in determining if your courses have been previously assessed as equivalent to the U of T courses recommended above. If you have questions about whether other related courses could be used for admission purposes, please contact us for more information.

Yes. If you have studied outside of Canada, we ask that you provide a course description or syllabus (in English) for each course that you wish to use for admission purposes. We will review your submission and advise as to whether the course content would provide the adequate and relevant foundational skills needed to be successful in our program. Please note that final official verification of transcripts and previous studies will be completed by Enrolment Services after your application and official documents have been received.

Yes. Applicants who are not Canadian citizens / Permanent Residents (or who have completed undergraduate level studies outside of Canada) are eligible to join the MRS program and the admission requirements/procedures are the same for domestic and internationally-educated applicants.

If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or if you have completed prerequisite studies outside of Canada, you are welcome to apply if you believe that your previous studies would be considered equivalent to at least one full year of university study in Canada (with an average of B- / 70% or higher) and you have completed at least one university-level course in each of the subjects of Biology, Math, Physics and Social Science.

Please note that MRS will conduct an official assessment of your transcripts once you have applied, and we will be able to confirm your eligibility once our assessment is complete. As a result, we recommend that applicants who have previously studied outside of Canada apply early.

After you have submitted your application and you have been granted access to the U of T application portal, you may upload unofficial copies of your transcripts directly to the application portal if your previous institution does not transmit transcripts electronically. Please note that official transcripts, sent directly from the issuing institution, will be required at a later time and before admission can be finalized.

Yes. If you are unable to present results for all prerequisite courses by the February 15 Document Deadline you will be considered for admission provided that you will be able to submit official results to satisfy all admission requirements no later than July 15.  You will report the courses you are completing, or plan to complete, using the MRS Applicant Checklist.

Due to the varying duration of spring/summer university courses, you may wish to consider taking courses at another institution or online. Please consult with our office for further information and advice on course selection.

If you are a current U of T student, or if you have registered previously in a U of T degree, diploma, or certificate program, or as a Non-degree or Visiting Student, we have access to your U of T record and will not require a U of T transcript. However, you must arrange for your final official transcripts to be sent from all other universities/colleges you have attended.

If you are submitting transcript from Ontario Universities and Colleges, your transcripts must be received via the Ontario Universities’ Electronic Transcript System (EDI) via OUAC. We DO NOT accept paper transcripts from Ontario Universities and Colleges. If you are currently enrolled, you must make two separate requests when you submit your OUAC Transcript Request: a request for a transcript to date (including all results for courses completed during the Fall semester prior to the February 1 Application Deadline) and a request for a final transcript once your Winter semester (and Spring semester, if applicable) courses are complete. 

If you have studied outside of Ontario, your documents must be submitted electronically via Parchment/Naviance whenever possible. Where electronic transfer of documents is not possible, please upload an unofficial copy of your transcripts directly to the Join U of T  portal. You will be granted access to the portal once your application has been acknowledged by U of T's University Admissions and Outreach office. We may request official documents at any time during the application process. If admitted, you will be required to arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly to U of T's University Admissions and Outreach office. Transcripts must include the full course name and code and the grading scale of the institution.

If you are required to submit English Facility documents, results should be forwarded directly from the testing service. If you are unsure if you will be required to submit proof of English Facility, please refer to U of T’s English Language Requirements.

In order to support discipline-specific activities / course work in the joint Medical Radiation Sciences program (all streams), students must have dedicated access to a PC with a Windows operating system (OS) that meets identified minimum technology requirements. (Please refer to Michener’s Minimum Technology Requirements for full details).

As they do not currently support MRS Program discipline-specific tools, all non-Windows based devices are not recommended and cannot be supported, these include the following:

- Apple macOS devices (e.g. Macbooks, iMacs)

- Apple iOS devices (e.g. iPad, iPhone, iPod touch)

- Android devices (e.g. Samsung, Google, LG phones & tablets)

- ChromeOS devices (e.g. Chromebooks & Chrometops)

Medical Radiation Sciences education in Canada is widely recognized and enables MRS graduates to pursue certification across Canada and abroad.

Students who successfully complete the MRS Program are eligible to write the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification exam (which you must successfully pass in order to practice as a Medical Radiation Technologist in Canada) as well as The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification exams (which you must successfully pass in order to practice in the United States). If you plan to practice in the United States, you should also review Individual State Licensure Information. Our graduates have also successfully registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom and have met certification requirements in other jurisdictions.

As the registration/certification/licensure requirements vary by region and political jurisdiction, we recommend that you contact the regulatory body that oversees the profession in the jurisdiction in which you wish to work for more information about the registration/certification/licensure requirements and process.

Yes. All students in the MRS program are guaranteed non-paid clinical placements at one or more of our partner hospital sites across the province. MRS students begin acquiring skills in a safe and simulated hospital environment before transitioning to clinic. The final two semesters of the program are focused on clinical on-site training.

Radiation Therapy and Radiological Technology streams include 42 weeks of clinical experience:

• 8 weeks at the end of Year 1
• 4 weeks at the end of Year 2
• 30 weeks in Year 3

Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology includes 48 weeks of clinical experience:

• 6 week-long rotations in Year 2
• 12 weeks at the end of Year 2
• 30 weeks in Year 3

Please note that the majority of our clinical partners are in the GTHA (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area) and that our list of partner sites is subject to change.

Yes, both Michener and U of T offer opportunities to live in residence.

Michener's Schatz Hall Residence features fully furnished single rooms equipped with full private bathroom facilities. There are 12 students per floor (co-ed) and each floor has a common TV lounge, kitchen and coin laundry facilities. Special needs units are also available on each floor.

As MRS is a professional undergradue program, our students also have access to U of T' Grad House  and U of T Housing services.

We’re happy to answer your questions about MRS or the admissions process.

Connect with us by email (mrs.admissions@utoronto.ca) or participate in an upcoming information event. We look forward to meeting you!

MRS Program, Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Medical Education
Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
1 King's College Circle, Room 2124, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8
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