Master of Science in Surgery with a specialization in Surgical Education (Surgery)

The purpose of this degree is to provide graduate students in advanced training in surgical education, with a specific focus on how surgeons are trained for their roles as expert practitioners.

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 17 units in coursework and a thesis.

Coursework

SURG 530 - Directed Reading in Biology and Medicine
SURG 600 - Research Seminar
One 3-unit graduate level statistics course; one of the following courses offered by the School of Public Health is recommended
- SPH 531 - Statistical Methods in Health Research
- SPH 519 - Biostatistics I
One 3-unit graduate level course in research methodology, chosen from the following:
Two 3-unit graduate level courses relevant to the field of study, chosen from the following:
- EDPS 521 - Adult Learning and Development
- EDPY 524 - The Psychology of Technology-based Learning
- EDPY 597 - Special Seminars Assessment and Evaluation in the Health Sciences
- EDPY 597 - Special Seminars Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum
- EDPY 597 - Special Seminars Philosophy of Teaching
- EDPY 597 - Special Seminars Curriculum studies in the Health Sciences
- EDPY 615 - Program Evaluation
Additional courses that are deemed relevant to the research project may be approved on an individual basis.

Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES. Preparation and defense of a thesis based on research performed by the candidate

Professional Development and Ethics Requirements

Students are required to fulfill the FGSR Professional Development Requirement and the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement .

Residence Requirement

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

Length of Program

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