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MSc with Specialization in Translational Medicine (Medicine)

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What will I learn?

The Department of Medicine offers the degrees of MSc. The Department offers a specialization in Translational Medicine (MSc only) as well as a general program in Medicine, either as part of a coordinated program of training leading to the fulfillment of requirements for postgraduate training in the medical specialties, or as a separate program for those proceeding from a BSc or equivalent degree.

Research may be carried out in the basic sciences, epidemiology, public health sciences, or clinical sciences and may be either theoretical or applied in nature.

The Department of Medicine maintains a compilation of applicable guidelines and regulations available on the Department website.

Inquiries should be directed to either the Graduate Program Advisor or the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Medicine.

Students are required to complete a minimum of ?9 of graduate level coursework, and a thesis.

Coursework:

Students are expected to complete three out of four of the following required courses:

MED 602 - Translational Research Training Program, Module I

MED 604 - Translational Research Training Program, Module II

MED 606 - Translational Research Training Program, Module III

MED 608 - Translational Research Training Program, Module IV

Thesis:

Registration in 900-level THES.
Students must also complete and successfully defend a thesis.

Ethics Requirement:

As part of the ethics training requirement of 8 hours (see Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement), the Graduate Ethics Training course must be completed.

There is no second language requirement for the MSc.

Length of Program:

The time required to complete the program will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken. A minimum of 18 months is normally required.

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$8,874.00 (US$ 6,378) 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

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.

English Language Requirement:

  • TOEFL: total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent
  • Applicants must have a minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 on each band
  • PTE Academic: 61 with a minimum band score of 60.

For international students, the application deadlines are June 1 for September entrance, October 1 for January entrance, February 1 for May entrance, and April 1 for July entrance.

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

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About University of Alberta

One of Canada鈥檚 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
  • 6th in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings