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University of Alberta Calendar 2016-2017 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The Degree of MSc (Laboratory Medicine and Pathology) [Graduate]


Thesis-Based


The thesis-based MSc degree includes coursework, completion of a research project, and preparation of a thesis. All students must also make one or more presentations specified by the Department and attend specified seminars.

Students must maintain a cumulative program GPA of 3.0.

Degree of MSc in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (General Program)


Students must complete a minimum ★9 of graded graduate level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments. LABMP 530 , normally taken in the first year, is mandatory.

Degree of MSc with Specialization in Analytical and Environmental Toxicology


Students must complete a minimum ★9 of graded graduate level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments. LABMP 530 , normally taken in the first year, and LABMP 550  are mandatory. It is recommended that all students also complete LABMP 551 .

Degree of MSc with Specialization in Biopreservation


Students must complete a minimum ★9 of graded graduate level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments. LABMP 530 , normally taken in the first year, and LABMP 510  are mandatory. It is recommended that all students also complete LABMP 511 .

Degree of MSc with Specialization in Molecular Pathology


Students must complete a minimum ★9 of graded graduate level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments. LABMP 530 , normally taken in the first year, and either LABMP 500  or LABMP 581  are mandatory. Taking both LABMP 500  and LABMP 581  is recommended

Course and Practicum Based


Degree of MSc with Specialization in Pathologists’ Assistant


The requirements of the Pathologists’ Assistant specialization are ★21 of graded course work, a clinical practicum (★24), a research project (★6), and completion of a non-credit instructional methods course. All students must also make one or more presentations specified by the department and attend specified seminars.

Students must maintain a cumulative program GPA of 3.0.

Length of Program


For the thesis-based MSc, the minimum program length is one year. A realistic minimum length of the program is two years, and a maximum length is four years, depending on the research undertaken. The course and practicum-based MSc with specialization in Pathologists’ Assistant is a continuous 24 month program which includes a 16-month clinical practicum.