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Combined Doctor of Philosophy/Doctor of Medicine Medical Sciences

University of Alberta

University of Alberta

www.ualberta.ca

With over 100 years of history, the University of Alberta (U of A) is one of the top research-intensive universities in Canada. Serving more than 37,000 students, the U of A is also one of the largest universities in Canada. Sixteen faculties offer over 60 undergraduate degrees, 200 majors and specializations and approximately 5,000 individual courses.

The U of A not only provides a variety of program options but also a variety of campuses for students to study at. The main campus in Edmonton, which covers about 50 city blocks with more than 90 buildings on the edge of the North Saskatchewan River Valley, houses the majority of U of A programs. For students interested in pursuing their studies in French, the U of A's Campus Saint-Jean in east central Edmonton offers degree programs in arts, commerce, education and science. The Augustana Campus located in Camrose, about 45 minutes southeast of Edmonton, is a small campus specializing in liberal arts and science programs. Students can also choose to study for up to one year of their program at the U of A campus in Cortona, Italy, where classes are offered in a variety of liberal arts subjects.

The U of A offers a rich and varied student life through more than 400 clubs and groups and a residence program for over 4,000 students. Other highlights of the university include over $25 million in undergraduate scholarships and the second largest research library system in the country. Prospective students can arrange a campus visit, including a meeting with an advisor and a guided tour.

Contact

Office of the Registrar
201 Administration Building
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2M7, Canada

  • Program Type Doctoral
  • Credential Type Degree
  • Length 5 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission into the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Medical Sciences programs is an undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 3.1 in the last two years of undergraduate or graduate study at the University of Alberta, or equivalent qualification from another institution. In addition, the student must meet Departmental criteria over and above the minimal requirements of the Medical Sciences Graduate Program. For M.Sc.: The Departments of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Dentistry, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Medical Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging participate in an interdisciplinary M.Sc. program in Medical Sciences.Admission to the M.Sc. in Medical Sciences program is dependent on the recommendation of the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee. The requirements for this degree consist of coursework, completion of a research project, and preparation of a thesis. Course requirements are recommended by the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee based on the background of the student and the area of specialization to be undertaken. A minimum of 9 credits in graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course Listing, or approved equivalent is required. For Ph.D.: The Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Dentistry, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Medical Genetics, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging participate in an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Medical Sciences program.. Admission to the Ph.D. in Medical Sciences program is dependent on the recommendation of the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee. The requirements for this degree consist of coursework, completion of a research project, and preparation of a thesis. Course requirements are recommended by the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee based on the background of the student and the area of specialization to be undertaken. For students entering the Ph.D. program after a B.Sc. degree, the minimum course requirement is 12 credits of graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course Listing, or approved equivalent is required. For students entering the Ph.D. program after a M.Sc. degree, the minimum course requirement is 6 credits of graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course Listing, or approved equivalent.


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Tuition $4,830.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $2,823.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $2,500.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated January 15, 2013. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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