Admission Requirements

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in general, follows the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS) Admissions Requirements, along with those from the Medical Sciences Graduate Program (MSGP). Specific requirements for our department are as follows:

Academic requirement: Candidates must hold a four-year baccalaureate or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta to enter this program. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale based on an equivalent of the most recent two years of coursework or the last 60 course credits.

English Language Proficiency requirement: If applicable, the applicant must meet the following minimum English Language Proficiency requirement as set by the FoMD:

  • Academic IELTS - 7.0 overall score with at least 6.5 on each band
  • TOEFL (Internet Based) - 95 over score with at least 21 per section
  • EAP 550 (EAP 550): Successful completion of the EAP 550 course will fulfill the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry’s Graduate Programs.
    Conditional Acceptance: If conditional acceptance to the graduate program is granted based on the future completion of EAP 550, the course must be successfully completed before the commencement of the graduate program.

Additional requirements:

  • One-page form completed that lists the applicant's previous research experiences, if any and the applicant's current research interests.
  • CV including publications, if any.
  • All graduate students require a supervisor to complete their graduate studies. It is strongly encouraged that prospective students secure a supervisor prior to submitting an application to the department. In addition, we have a pre-screening process in place to help prospective students determine their eligibility to submit a full application. Please contact our Graduate Program Administrator to begin the pre-screening process.
    However, although strongly encouraged, neither of these steps are required and all submitted applications will be reviewed. If a supervisor has not been identified, applications that meet all other required criteria will be circulated amongst available supervisors who have room in their programs and who have demonstrated that they have sufficient funding to provide salary support and operating funds for a minimum of two years. Please note that acceptance into this small department is highly competitive.
  • Letter from prospective supervisor - includes commitment statement (agreed to take on said student); letter should also state ability to provide stipend support (amount, length of time), and a comment about whether differential fees will be supported and by whom, with grants listed.
  • Supervisor Confirmation and Applicant Funding Information form
  • Final official transcripts and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions attended.
  • The names and email addresses of three academic referees. References must be within 5 years.

Please contact our Graduate Program Administrator to begin the pre-screening process before submitting an application through GSMS.

Application deadlines:

  • International Students (Including Study Permits):
    • Must provide all required admission documents at least four months prior to the start of the term they are applying for (Winter, Fall) in order to allow sufficient time for processing your application and obtaining Study Permits and Visa applications
  • Domestic Students (Including Permanent Residents):
    • Must provide all required admission documents at least two months prior to the start of the term they are applying for (Winter, Fall) in order to allow sufficient time for processing your application.

Submission of complete applications well in advance of these deadlines is encouraged.

For further details on general FGPS graduate program requirements, see Section 5: Admissions, in the FGPS Graduate Program Manual.

Applicants who are interested in the MatCH program are encouraged to review the program deadlines as they differ from the general application deadline.