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University of Alberta Calendar 2018-2019 [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 LABMP 581  is mandatory.  It is recommended that all students also complete LABMP 500 .

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.