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University of Alberta Calendar 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The Degree of MSc in Health Promotion and Socio-behavioural Sciences (thesis-based) [Graduate]

Program Requirements

Students must complete the following:

1. Required courses (★12):

2. Electives:

  • one (★3) graduate-level courses approved by the student’s Supervisor.

3. Thesis:

Successfully complete and defend a thesis on a research topic in the area defined in consultation with the student’s supervisory committee. The scope and quality of the thesis should be appropriate to form the basis for a refereed journal publication.

The minimum period of residence is two four month terms of full-time registration at the University of Alberta. Students are required to present the results of their thesis at a student seminar prior to the defense.

Length of Program

The time required to complete the progam will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; a minimum of two years is normally required. The maximum time permitted for completion of the program is four years (part- or full-time) from the date of first registration.