Why study this program?
The Department of Medicine offers the degrees of MSc and PhD. The Department offers a specialization in Translational Medicine (MSc only) as well as a general program in Medicine, either as part of a coordinated program of training leading to the fulfillment of requirements for postgraduate training in the medical specialties, or as a separate program for those proceeding from a BSc or equivalent degree.
Research may be carried out in the basic sciences, epidemiology, public health sciences, or clinical sciences and may be either theoretical or applied in nature.
The Department of Medicine maintains a compilation of applicable guidelines and regulations available on the Department website.
Inquiries should be directed to either the Graduate Program Administrator or the Director of Graduate Studies of the Department of Medicine.
Entrance Requirements
See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Graduate Program Entrance Requirements.
Program Core Competencies
The following are the program-specific requirements to satisfy the FoMD’s Program Core Competencies (See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Program Core Competencies).
MSc students are required to complete a total of 3 units of graduate level coursework from Critical Reading/Thinking and Background Knowledge core competencies.
1. Professional Development and Ethics
See GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Training Requirement and GPS Professional Development Requirement.
2. Communication
Students are required to attend Medicine Grand Rounds when possible and participate in Me2 Majumdar Research and Quality Improvement Collaborative Day on an annual basis.
3. Critical Reading/Thinking
The supervisory committee will determine the relevant courses to be taken in consultation with the student. Final approval of the program will be made by the Director of Graduate Studies. Appropriate courses include but are not limited to the following list. Graduate students may take graduate courses offered by other Departments with the approval of their supervisory committee.
- MED 571 - Directed Reading in the Basic Medical Sciences
- MED 573 - Directed Reading in Clinical Medicine
- MED 602 - Translational Research Training Program, Module I
- MED 604 - Translational Research Training Program, Module II
- MED 606 - Translational Research Training Program, Module III
- MED 608 - Translational Research Training Program, Module IV
4. Background Knowledge
The supervisory committee will determine the relevant courses to be taken in consultation with the student. It is highly recommended that all graduate students take a course in statistics. Final approval of the program will be made by the Director of Graduate Studies. Appropriate courses include but are not limited to the following list. Graduate students may take graduate courses offered by other Departments with the approval of their supervisory committee.
- MED 602 - Translational Research Training Program, Module I
- MED 604 - Translational Research Training Program, Module II
- MED 606 - Translational Research Training Program, Module III
- MED 608 - Translational Research Training Program, Module IV
- SPH 519 - Biostatistics I
- SPH 531 - Statistical Methods in Health Research
Thesis
Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.
Courses
Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings, under the subject heading Medicine (MED).
The Department of Medicine requires the supervisor to provide all personal and research funding, but the student is encouraged to apply for funding from other sources such as award competitions to take some of the financial burden off the supervisor. For MD research trainees in the Clinician Investigator MSc Program, personal funding is available through external funding agencies, the Postgraduate Medical Education Office, or through clinical departments or divisions.
For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research site.The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.
Please refer to the detailed program information or email domgrad@ualberta.ca or domreas@ualberta.ca.
General inquiriesPlease check out some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQS) to see if your question has been answered, or contact the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) during our office hours.
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1