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

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The thesis-based MSc in Gastrointestinal Sciences is a research master's in the Cumming School of Medicine. All students are considered full-time; part-time status requires approval of the Graduate Program Director.

Faculty: Cumming School of Medicine  |  Department: Cumming School of Medicine  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Thesis research under a faculty supervisor plus normally 6 units of coursework, including a graduate-level course pertinent to the thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students applying to the MD/Masters or MD/PhD program must apply individually to each program and complete a supplementary application to the Leaders in Medicine program. In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Cumming School of Medicine requirements, the program requires: Qualifications Four-year BSc degree or equivalent. A minimum admission grade point average of 3.30 (on the University of Calgary four-point system; equivalent to a B+) based on the last two years of the undergraduate degree consisting of a minimum of 60 units.

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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