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Admissions and Recruitment Office
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Cumming School of Medicine requirements, the program requires:
a) Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Precision Health
A four-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution in a health-related discipline.
A minimum admission grade point average of 3.30 on a four-point scale or equivalent calculated on the last 60 units completed.
Graduate Diploma in Precision Health
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health in student's area of specialization with a GPA of 3.30 or higher.
Completion of Graduate Diploma in Precision Health with a GPA of 3.30 or higher.
b) English Language Proficiency
See Medicine Programs.
c) Immunizations
See Medicine Programs.
d) Additional Requirements
A current curriculum vitae.
Applicants to the certificate program must provide a vision statement (no more than one page in length, single space, maximum 500 words) outlining career goals, and how the Precision Health program will help to achieve them.
Applicants to the Master's program are required to arrange for the submission of two reference letters. References must follow the guidelines posted on the program's website for prospective students.
Meeting the minimum admission criteria above does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Note: As per Section A.1 of the University of Calgary’s Graduate Calendar, in exceptional circumstances, individuals who do not meet formal academic requirements but who have significant life achievements may be considered for admission to this program. The candidate must provide evidence demonstrating the potential to successfully undertake the certificate program. Such candidates may also be required to participate in an in-person interview with the Associate Dean, Graduate Science Education. In all such cases, the decision whether or not to admit rests with the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2023/08/01 to 2024/07/31*.
* 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.
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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available
Updated August 29, 2022. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.
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