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Master of Science in Medical Sciences (Paediatrics)

Introduction

The Department of Paediatrics offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences-Paediatrics. Highly qualified candidates with an MSc or MD, who wish to proceed to a PhD, will be considered.

Research Areas

The following areas of research are available:

• Cardiovascular Research & Thrombosis
• Clinical Trials, Evidence-based Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Genetics
• Indigenous Health
• Neonatology
• Nephrology
• Neurology/Neurosciences
• Obesity
• Oncology/Cancer
• Respiratory Medicine

Entrance Requirements

Entrance requirements can be found in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Graduate Program Entrance Requirements.

Program Details

• Faculty: Medicine & Dentistry
• Delivery Mode: On Campus
• Program Type: Thesis Based
• Degree Level: Master's

Program Core Competencies

The program-specific requirements to satisfy the FoMD's Program Core Competencies are as follows:

1. Professional Development and Ethics: See GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Training Requirement and GPS Professional Development Requirement.
2. Communication: Students are required to attend Pediatric seminars and participate in Pediatric Research Day on an annual basis.
3. Critical Reading/Thinking: Students are required to take PAED 600 - Critical Discussions of Biomedical and Clinical Research.
4. Background Knowledge: Students may be required to take additional courses to enhance competency in their specific topic of research.

Thesis

Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.

Transferring from an MSc to PhD

See FoMD Students Transferring from an MSc to PhD.

Length of Program

See FoMD Minimum Length of Time in Program and GPS Time Limit for Completion of Graduate Programs.

Courses

Graduate courses in Paediatrics can be found in Course Listings under the subject heading PAEDS.

Tuition and Fees

Financial assistance may be available through various University of Alberta awards, including:

• Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Awards
• Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Awards
• External funding agencies (AIHS, CIHR, HFSC, NSERC, WCHRI) The Department of Paediatrics does not offer teaching assistantships. Financial assistance in the form of graduate research fellowship from supervisor operating funds is normally available to students in good academic standing.