PhD Pediatrics at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pediatrics and Child Health program is designed to provide students with a unique learning opportunity to increase their understanding of pediatric health and research.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: This program only accepts applications for the Fall term. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

In addition to the minimum course requirementsof the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, students must complete at least 15 credit hours of coursework. You will also need to propose and defend a thesis as part of your degree requirements. Tuition fees are charged for the first two terms and the fourth and fifth terms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the Pediatrics and Child Health (PhD) program, you must meet the following minimum requirements. GPA: You must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 in the last 60 credit hours of your studies. Degree: A research-based master’s degree in a relevant field is typically required. If you do not have a research-based master’s degree but possess significant research experience, your application will be reviewed individually. Professional master’s degrees will also be assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you are admitted without a research-based master’s degree, you will need to complete the following two courses in your first two terms: PEDS 7010: Pediatric biostatistics PEDS 7020: Introduction to research methods For more details on admission and English language proficiency, please refer to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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