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Nov 24, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
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The general description for the PhD in Medical Sciences– Obstetrics and Gynecology is as presented for all PhD programs in Medical Sciences (see Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) ).
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.
OBGYN does not have a list of approved courses to be taken as part of the MSc or PhD requirements. Students will choose graduate level course(s) in consultation with their supervisor and supervisory committee. Students must receive approval prior to registration by emailing the Director of Graduate Studies for the program (and copying their supervisor and the Graduate Program Administrator). The email should include the course description and a rationale for how the course fits the research program of the student.
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2. Communication
Students are required to attend OBGYN seminars and participate in the OBGYN Research Day on an annual basis. Seminar attendance and participation in the OBGYN Research Day is reported annually to the Graduate Program Administrator.
3. Critical Reading/Thinking
Students must complete 3 units of graduate level coursework to develop competency in Critical Reading/Thinking.
4. Background Knowledge
Students must complete 3 units of graduate level coursework to develop competency in Background Knowledge.
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.
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