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Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based, Medical Science at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based, Medical Science is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Cumming School of Medicine (Medical Science). Students in the MSc degree program are normally considered full-time. Specializations: Cancer Biology Critical Care Medicine Mountain Medicine and High-Altitude Physiology Joint Injury and Arthritis Research Biomechanics Biomedical Ethics Molecular & Medical Genetics Physiology Surgery (In co-operation with the Department of Surgery) program

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

What you will study

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Cumming School of Medicine requirements: The minimum academic course requirement is normally 6 units at the graduate level in an area that is pertinent to the student’s thesis project and approved by the supervisor and supervisory committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/medical-science-master-science-thesis-based . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Cumming School of Medicine requirements , the Medical Science Graduate Program requires: Qualifications A 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. A minimum 3.30 grade point average is also required in courses relevant to the proposed field of study.

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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