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Apr 19, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Doctor of Philosophy (Laboratory Medicine and Pathology)
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Program Requirements
Students entering the program after a BSc degree are required to complete a minimum of 12 units in graded coursework and a thesis.
Students entering the program after an MSc degree are required to complete a minimum of 6 units in graded coursework and a thesis.
Required Coursework
- LABMP 530 – this course is normally taken in the first year
- One to three 3-unit graded graduate-level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments
- Course requirements are approved by the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee based on the background of the student and the area of research specialization.
- Additional coursework may be required
Thesis
- Registration in 900-level THES
Seminar Requirement
Students must attend specified seminars and make one or more presentations as specified by the Department.
PhD Proposal
Students must submit a PhD Proposal package following the completion of the majority of their coursework and within the first 2 years of the program. See PhD Proposal on the Department website for details.
Candidacy Exam
Students must complete their candidacy examination within 6 months of their PhD Proposals being approved by the LMP Graduate Studies Committee.
Length of Program
For the PhD, the minimum program length is three years. A realistic program length is 5 years.
The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.
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