Medical Science
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Master of Science (MSc)
Thesis-based program
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
- Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology
- Joint Injury & Arthritis Research
- Molecular & Medical Genetics
- Pathologists' Assistant (currently not accepting applications)
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Biomedical Ethics
- Surgery (In co-operation with the Department of Surgery)
- Medical Imaging (Interdisciplinary)*
* See the Calendar section on Interdisciplinary Specializations for further information.
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 master’s degree in medical science will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.
Thesis-based program
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Courses
Two courses
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Classroom delivery
Time commitment
Two years full time; four years maximum
Supervisor
A supervisor is required; potential supervisors must be listed when applying to the program
Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
Supervisors
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.
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Risk for Serious Mental Illness 2. Todd Anderson
Accepting Inquiries
Atherosclerosis, lipids, endothelial function 3. Philip Barber
Seeking Students
Stroke, Dementia, Cognition, MRI, CT, biomarkers 4. Herman Barkema
Accepting Inquiries 5. Cheryl Barnabe
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology and Health Services Research, Indigenous Health 6. John EA Bertram
Accepting Inquiries
Dynamics of locomotion 7. Kathryn Birnie
Accepting Inquiries
Pain; Pediatric Pain; Child Health; Patient-Oriented Research; Implementation Science; Knowledge Mobilization 8. Janice Braun
Accepting Inquiries
Molecular Chaperones and Neurodegeneration 9. Signe Bray
Accepting Inquiries 10. Linda Carlson
Accepting Inquiries
Psychosocial and Integrative Oncology
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Admission Requirements
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.
Work samples
None
Documents
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency (ELP)
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar.
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.
Deadlines
For admission on May 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents: Mar. 1 application deadline
- International students: Dec. 1 application deadline
For admission on Sept. 1
- Canadians and permanent residents: June 1 application deadline
- International students: Apr. 1 application deadline
For admission on Jan. 1
- Canadians and permanent residents: Oct. 1 application deadline
- International students: Aug. 1 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
Are you ready to apply?
Learn more about this program
Medical Science - Graduate Studies
UCalgary Foothills Campus, Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Building, Office Suite G329, 3330 Hospital Drive NW,\ Calgary, AB T2N 4N1
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Cumming School of Medicine
Health Sciences Centre\ Foothills Campus, University of Calgary,\ Calgary, AB T2N 4N1
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