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Armando95

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Jul 31, 2019
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Hi everyone,

So I will finish my Masters in a university in BC & I'm planning to go to UofT toward a PhD degree. I don't have any previous work experience (does 2 years being research and teaching assistant count?). The only thing I will have is a degree from a BC-based university. Can I start my PhD in UofT, right after finishing my MASc, and apply for PR simultaneously?

Thanks,
Armando
 
I have been told that teaching assistanships count (but not full time). So you might have to try your luck. Their definition of 1 year continuous experience is 30 hours per week (1560 hours) so if you work 10 hours per week, you need to work for 3 years to get the same experience to be eligible for CEC.

Try the online points calculator tool or create a EE profile.
 
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