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University of Alberta Calendar 2017-2018 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The Degree of PhD (Laboratory Medicine and Pathology) [Graduate]


The PhD program requirements include coursework, completion of an approved research project, and preparation of a thesis. For students entering the PhD program after a BSc degree, a minimum of ★12 graded graduate level courses is required. For students entering the PhD program after a MSc degree, a minimum of ★6 of graded graduate level courses is required. Students must also make one or more presentations specified by the Department and attend specified seminars.

Students must maintain a cumulative program GPA of 3.0.

Program Requirements


Degree of PhD in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (General Program)


Students must complete the required ★12 or ★6 graded graduate level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments. LABMP 530 , normally taken in the first year, is mandatory.

Degree of PhD with Specialization in Analytical and Environmental Toxicology


Students must complete the required ★12 or ★6 graded graduate level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments. LABMP 530 , normally taken in the first year, and LABMP 550  are mandatory. It is recommended that all students also complete LABMP 551 .

Degree of PhD with Specialization in Biopreservation


Students must complete the required ★12 or ★6 graded graduate level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments. LABMP 530 , normally taken in the first year, and LABMP 510  are mandatory. It is recommended that all students also complete LABMP 511 .

Degree of PhD with Specialization in Molecular Pathology


Students must complete the required ★12 or ★6 graded graduate level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments. LABMP 530 , normally taken in the first year, and either LABMP 500  or LABMP 581  are mandatory. Taking both LABMP 500  and LABMP 581  is recommended.

Length of Program


For the PhD, the minimum program length is three years, and a maximum length is six years, depending on the research undertaken.