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Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based, Community Health Sciences Medicine at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Thesis-based MSc addressing problems at the intersection of population health, public health and education, from biostatistics and disease to social and economic factors in community health, disability issues and delivery of health services. A supervisor must agree to oversee the research before admission.

Faculty: Cumming School of Medicine  |  Department: Community Health Sciences  |  Duration: Two to three years full-time; four years maximum  |  Intake: September 1 (application deadline December 1 for Canadian/PR and international applicants)  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Two or more courses depending on specialization and background, Research Integrity Day, a CIHR sex and gender module, Community Health Sciences and O'Brien Institute seminars, a research proposal and an original research thesis defended in an open oral examination.

Career pathways

Analyst, researcher, academic, consultant, epidemiologist, biostatistician, statistician, health promotion specialist; prerequisite for a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The deadlines for the submission of complete applications are available on the Future Students website: . Students applying to the MD/MSc or MD/PhD program must apply individually to each program and complete a supplementary application for the Leaders in Medicine Program. In addition to the Cumming School of Medicine requirements, the program requires: Minimum admission grade point average of 3.30 on a four-point scale over the last two years consisting of a minimum of 60 units. A statement outlining the applicant’s interest and reasons for choosing the program. A letter from a faculty member of our Department indicating interest in supervising the applicant. Work and/or research experience in the health system, community rehabilitation and/or disability studies is highly recommended.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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