1) Admission is based on academic record, a statement summarizing background strengths and scientific aims, and at least two confidential letters of reference.
2) Students may be admitted via one of the following routes:
3) after completion of the MSc degree program or its equivalent with at least B+ standing from a recognized university
4) through transfer from the MSc program
5) for exceptional students with an A standing in appropriate courses taken during the two preceding undergraduate years, direct entry into the doctoral program is possible. However, this will require specific approval by the Graduate Studies Committee.