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Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Global Surgery (M.Sc.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The M.Sc. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences; Global Surgery emphasizes health care needs specifically within the surgical field in resource-limited settings. It comprises three main pillars: research, education, and mentorship. The program involves extensive research work, the design and implementation of innovative approaches in surgical care and injury surveillance, that advance the surgical capacities in low and middle income countries.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Surgery  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises thesis courses (30 credits), required courses (9 credits) and complementary courses (6 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a B.Sc., M.D. or D.V.M. degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.2/4.0 and sponsorship by a research supervisor willing to provide laboratory space, funding and direction (M.Sc. core program). Concentrations generally require a B.Sc. in a biological, biomedical, life or physical science, computer science, an M.D. or a B.Eng., with a minimum CGPA of 3.2/4.0.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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