Graduate Programs in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

General Information

Facilities exist within the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, for students who wish to obtain either a Master of Science or a PhD degree.

Research may be carried out in medical imaging, radiological and health physics, or radiation biology and biophysics.

The Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging participates with other departments of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in offering these programs in medical sciences. Details of the entrance requirements and terms of the MSc and PhD programs are defined in Medical Sciences  of this Calendar.

Inquiries regarding graduate work in the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging should be directed to the Director of Graduate Studies or the Graduate Program Administrator, Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, 2A242 Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre.

Entrance Requirements

See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Graduate Program Entrance Requirements .

Academic Standing Requirements

See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Academic Standing .

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance in the form of Graduate Research Assistant Fellowships from supervisors’ operating funds is normally available to students in good standing. Students may also be eligible for awards from the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Exceptionally qualified applicants may be nominated for University of Alberta entrance scholarships. Other funding is provided by scholarships awarded to students by various agencies including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Provincial Government of Alberta. Students will be expected to apply for such external funding.

Graduate Program Requirements

Master’s Programs

• Master of Science in Medical Sciences (Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging)
    

Doctoral Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences (Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging)
    

Graduate Courses

Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings , under the subject heading Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (RADDI).