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Master of Science in Medical Sciences - Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

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What will I learn?

Facilities exist within the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, for students who wish to obtain a Master of Science degree.

Research may be carried out in medical imaging, radiological and health physics, or radiation biology and biophysics.

The Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging participates with other departments of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in offering these interdisciplinary programs in medical sciences. Details of the entrance requirements and terms of the MSc programs are defined in Medical Sciences of this Calendar.

Program Requirements:

Students are required to complete a minimum of ?3 in graded graduate level coursework and a thesis.

Coursework:

One ?3 graduate-level course

Course requirements are recommended by the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee based on the background of the student and the area of specialization to be undertaken.

Additional courses may be required depending on the student's background.

Thesis:

Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on an approved topic.

Residence Requirement:

MSc students must be registered full-time on campus for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

Length of Program:

Time to completion depends on the background of the student and on the type of thesis project. A minimum of 18 months is required to complete the MSc degree.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Study options

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$8,874.00 (5,38,177) per year
Thesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874; Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of Alberta

North Campus,

116 Street and 85 Avenue,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ?60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

English Language Requirement:

  • a minimum TOEFL score of 95 (Internet-based) or equivalent
  • IELTS minimum score of 7.0 with at least 6 on each band

The application deadlines:

  • May 1 for September admission
  • September 1 for January admission
  • January 1 for May admission
  • March 1 for July admission

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Alberta

One of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta has an international reputation for academic excellence.

  • Top 100 university globally (QS, 2025)
  • 18 faculties, offering more than 200 undergraduate programs
  • Students from over 157 countries
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