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Master of Transdisciplinary Research (MTR) at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Transdisciplinary Research (MTR) is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Master of Transdisciplinary Research (MTR) will provide students with the opportunity to pursue innovative research that builds upon knowledge between, across, and beyond traditional disciplines to address societal challenges in collaboration with communities.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, all students in the MTR, regardless of specialization, must complete the following requirements: TDST600 TDST601 A minimum of 9 additional units chosen in consultation with the Supervisor (and co-Supervisor if applicable) and approved by the Supervisory Committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements , the Master of Transdisciplinary Research program requires: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale, calculated according to G.A.1 Qualifications regulation. Letter of support from proposed supervisor and co-supervisor (if applicable). Applicants to the transdisciplinary research graduate program must provide a vision statement (maximum 500 words) indicating their proposed area of research, how their background has led them to this research interest, and why the research best fits within a transdisciplinary program rather than a discipline-based graduate program. This statement should include potential ways to engage with relevant communities and the importance of knowledge mobilization in their research project.

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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