Mar 28, 2024  
University of Alberta Calendar 2022-2023 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Programs in Medical Sciences


Office of Research
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
2-13 Heritage Medical Research Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2S2
E-mail: fmdgrd@ualberta.ca

General Information


The Medical Sciences Graduate Program consists of seven member departments in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. This Program has a long history within the Faculty, and continues to provide excellence in graduate education relating to basic and clinical sciences.

Entrance Requirements


The minimum requirements a student must have for admission into the MSc or PhD in Medical Sciences programs are as follows: 1) an undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate or graduate study at the University of Alberta, or equivalent qualification from another institution, 2) a minimum TOEFL score of 95 with at least 21 per section (Internet-based) or equivalent; CAEL minimum score of 70 with at least 70 on each subtest; or IELTS minimum score of 7.0 with at least 6 on each band, and 3) meet Departmental criteria over and above the minimal requirements of the Medical Sciences Graduate Program. Admission to the MSc or PhD in Medical Sciences program is dependent on the recommendation of the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee.

For department-specific entrance requirements, see the following pages:

Financial Assistance


Students accepted into the program are encouraged to apply for studentships from outside agencies such as the Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions or the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Exceptionally qualified students may be nominated for University of Alberta PhD Scholarships.

Graduate Program Requirements


Master of Science (Medical Sciences)

Program Requirements

The Departments of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Dentistry, Medical Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Paediatrics, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging participate in an interdisciplinary MSc program in Medical Sciences.

The requirements for this degree consist of coursework, completion of a research project, and preparation of a thesis. 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. A minimum of 3 units in graded graduate level courses is required. Notwithstanding the above, students must fulfill the department’s MSc program requirements as approved and stated in the department’s graduate program requirements.

No language other than English is required for the degree.

For department-specific program requirements, see the following pages:

Length of Program

The minimum length of the MSc program is 18 months from the start of the program, or the department-specific requirement where stated.

Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences)

Program Requirements

The Departments of Dentistry, Medical Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Paediatrics, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging participate in an interdisciplinary PhD in Medical Sciences program.

The requirements for this degree consist of coursework, completion of a research project, and preparation of a thesis. 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. For students entering the PhD program after a BSc degree, the minimum course requirement is 6 units of graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course Listing, or approved equivalent is required. For students entering the PhD program after a MSc degree, the minimum course requirement is 3 units of graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course Listing, or approved equivalent. Notwithstanding the above, students must fulfill the department’s PhD program requirements as approved and stated in the department’s graduate program requirements.

No language other than English is required for the degree.

For department-specific program requirements, see the following pages:

Length of Program

The minimum length of the PhD program is 36 months, or the department-specific requirement, where stated.

Certificates