Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine [Graduate]

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
8-120 Clinical Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7
E-mail: bruce.dick@ualberta.ca

General Information

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine provides a program leading to the degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine jointly with the Medical Sciences Program. Further information on these two programs can be found below and in the Medical Sciences Section.

Research may be carried out in a variety of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine related disciplines (i.e., neuroscience, regional anesthesia, and cognition). Inquiries should be directed to the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Entrance Requirements

Candidates must hold a baccalaureate or its academic equivalent to enter this program. The Department generally does not accept students with an overall grade point average of less than 3.1 in their undergraduate years at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Where applicable (see English Language Requirement ), candidates must obtain a TOEFL score of at least 570 (paper-based) or 95 (internet-based), or equivalent IELTS, MELAB or CAEL scores.

Financial Assistance

Funding from fellowships and studentships is available from external agencies on a competitive basis. Supervisors may support students from operating grants.

Graduate Program Requirements

The Degree of MSc