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Master of Science with specialization in Cancer Sciences (Oncology)


Admission to the MSc is dependent on the recommendation of the Graduate Coordinating Committee.

Program Core Competencies


The following are the program-specific requirements to satisfy the FoMD’s Program Core Competencies (See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Program Core Competencies ):

1. Professional Development and Ethics


See GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement  and Professional Development Requirement .

2. Communication


Cancer Sciences students must take the following courses. They are expected to attend these seminars in all years of their program, even when not formally registered.

3. Critical Reading/Thinking


Supervisors/Supervisory Committees may require students to take additional coursework to increase competency in Critical Thinking/Reading.

4. Background Knowledge


Cancer Sciences students must take ONE of the following:

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.

Transferring from an MSc to PhD


See FoMD Students Transferring from an MSc to PhD .