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Master of Science in Medical Sciences (Obstetrics and Gynecology)


The general description for the MSc in Medical Sciences– Obstetrics and Gynecology is as presented for all MSc programs in Medical Sciences (see Master of Science (Medical Sciences) ).

Program Requirements


Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 units in coursework and a thesis.

Coursework


  • One 3-unit graded graduate-level course
  • Additional coursework may be required, depending on the background of the student and the research undertaken
  • Course(s) selection will be recommended by the supervisory committee in consultation with the student
  • Students in the Maternal and Child Health (MatCH) scholarship program are also admitted to the Graduate Embedded Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Research. See Medical Sciences  for the program requirements and the MatCH website for more information on the program.

Thesis


  • Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.

Residency Requirements


MSc students must be registered full-time on campus for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

Length of Program


Time to completion depends on the background of the student and on the type of thesis project. A minimum of 18 months is required to complete the MSc degree.

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