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Health Sciences

MD/PhD Medical Sciences at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

The Medical Sciences Graduate Program provides opportunities for multidisciplinary graduate education in the Health Sciences within several areas relevant to human health.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 7 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Areas of research include: Metabolism and nutrition Blood and vasculature Cancer and genetics Infection and immunity Physiology/pharmacology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

This program is designed to train the next generation of clinician-scientists, individuals who will pursue research as a major career priority and be at the forefront of medical research and innovation. It has a unique and integrated form during which students will complete both the undergraduate medical education (i.e., MD) curriculum and PhD requirements. Required credentials: Honours BSc/MSc in biological sciences

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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