CanadaUniversity of CalgaryPhd

Medical Science

Medical Science offers specializations ranging from cancer biology and critical care to molecular and medical genetics (but training is not limited to these specialties).

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Duration
4 years
Tuition Fee
$8,081 annually
Level
Phd
Attendance
On Campus
Format
Full Time

Description

Program Overview

For over 40 years the graduate program in Medical Science has prepared students for independent scientific careers in academic and non-academic settings. Graduates of the master's program have gone on to doctoral studies or jobs in industry at leading institutes across Canada and around the world.
One of the University of Calgary's largest graduate programs, Medical Science offers specializations ranging from cancer biology and critical care to molecular and medical genetics (but training is not limited to these specialties). Our program is supported by collaborations with related programs throughout the Cumming School of Medicine and the University of Calgary.

Completing this program

Courses: Topics will be determined according to the student's research area.
Research Ethics: Students are required to attend Research Integrity Day sessions in the first year of their program.
Seminars: Students will participate in a research-in-progress seminar and journal club relevant to their program.
Research Proposal: Students must defend a written research proposal to their supervisory committee.
Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.

Specializations

Cancer Biology
Critical Care Medicine
Joint Injury & Arthritis Research
Biomedical Ethics
Physiology
Molecular & Medical Genetics
Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology

Outcomes

Academic researchers, education, medicine, government agencies, health organizations, and the private sector/industry; biotechnology start-up companies, clinical trials, research-oriented positions in pharmaceutical/biotech companies and Fortune 500 businesses.

A PhD in medical science is usually considered a final degree; many graduates pursue post-doctoral research.

Requirement

GPA

A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum education

A four-year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Documents

A current résumé

A statement outlining the applicant's interests and reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this department. Clearly identify your thesis research area

Additional requirements

Applicants may be interviewed by a member of the Admissions Committee as part of the application screening process.

Applicants should have the equivalent of two years worth of appropriate work experience.

Reference letter

Two

Supervisor

Required

English language proficiency

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based) with a minimum score of 20 in each section. Our institution code is 0813.

IELTS score of 7.0, or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section (Academic version).

Fees

Tuition Fee $8,081 annually
Application Fee $200
Acceptance Fee $0
Housing Fee $1,000- $1,200 monthly
Living Fee $300- $500 monthly

Addition Information

DegreePHD
Duration4 years
AttendanceOn Campus
LevelPhd
Country🇨🇦 Canada
Campuses
Main Campus
FormatFull Time
Intakes
Winter 2024 , Fall 2024 , Winter 2025 , Fall 2025 , Fall 2025 , Winter 2026 , Winter 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2026
Study LanguageEnglish
Application Fee$125

$8,081 per year

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