The Degree of MSc with specialization in Medical Physics (Oncology) [Graduate]

Please note [Sept. 1, 2021] - The course list was reorganized to separate required and elective coursework. The total number of credits was corrected to match the courses listed. See Addenda and Errata for more information.

Admission to the MSc is dependent on the recommendation of the Graduate Coordinating Committee.

Within the first year of registration in the program, the student’s supervisory committee makes a formal recommendation on the candidate’s potential for graduate work. At this time, students may in certain cases be permitted to change program category to a PhD program if their progress should warrant such a transfer.

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of ★33 in required coursework, ★3 in electives, and a thesis.

Coursework

All of the following courses are required and must be completed in the first year of the program

Electives

One of the following must be completed at any time during the program

Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES.

Ethics Requirement

Students are required to meet the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement . See the Oncology Graduate Student Handbook for details on how to fulfill this requirement.

Residence Requirement

The minimum period of residence is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program

The minimum length of program is two years, depending on the research undertaken.

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