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Doctorate in philosophy Clinical Science and Translational Medicine at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

Clinical Science and Translational Medicine is a research- and competency-based graduate programme in the Faculty of Medicine, open to clinical and basic science departments, bridging basic or social science research and medical applications in human health. Offered full-time in English.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine  |  Duration: 12 full-time terms (48 consecutive months)  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Eight concentrations: Clinical Science and Translational Medicine, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Cardiovascular Medicine, Clinical Psychiatry, Musculoskeletal Sciences, Quality and Patient Safety, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AI and Computational Sciences. Training includes electives, methods courses, a major research project and thesis, guided by an individualized study plan.

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Entry requirements

Hold a master's degree in science with a background in CTM related area (e.g. biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, human kinetics, biopharmaceutical, biomedical sciences, physics, chemistry, computer science, software engineering or mathematics, human genetics, neuroscience, psychology, computer science, engineering, interdisciplinary health sciences) with a minimum admission average of B+ (75%); Demonstrate good academic performance as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills; Provide at least two confidential letters of recommendation from professors who know the applicant and their academic performance; and

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website. PhD applicants need a master's degree or equivalent with an average of 75% (B+) over the last 10 courses.

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