How long is the Medical Sciences at University of Alberta?
2-4 Year M.Sc.; 3-6 Year Ph.D. Program length depends on research undertaken.

What you need to get in to the Medical Sciences at University of Alberta?
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.

For more information on the Medical Sciences at University of Alberta
(780) 492-3113

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Medical Sciences?
In Class Study