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The Degree of MSc in Medical Sciences - Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging [Graduate]


Note: This program does not lead to specialty (fellowship) qualifications in Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology or Nuclear Medicine.

Program Requirements


Students are required to complete a minimum of ★3 in graded graduate level coursework and a thesis.

Coursework


  • One ★3 graduate-level course
    • Course requirements are recommended by the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee based on the background of the student and the area of specialization to be undertaken.
  • Additional courses may be required depending on the student’s background.

Thesis


  • Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on an approved topic.

Residence Requirement


MSc students must be registered full-time on campus for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

Length of Program


Time to completion depends on the background of the student and on the type of thesis project. A minimum of 18 months is required to complete the MSc degree.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.