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Doctor of Philosophy (Surgery)


Program Requirements


Students are required to complete a minimum of 14 units in coursework and a thesis.

Coursework


Specific courses required for the MSc degree that have been taken to satisfy the requirements of a previous degree can be substituted with another course at the same level, subject to recommendation by the supervisor (in consultation with the supervisory committee, where appropriate), and approval of the Department’s Graduate Program Director.

Thesis


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

Candidacy Exam


PhD students are required to take a candidacy exam within three years (36 months) of the start of their program.

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 four terms (four months each) of full-time registration at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program


The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of 36 months of study and research is normally required.

The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.