Program Overview

Cardiovascular & Respiratory Sciences (MDCV) Program Overview

The Cardiovascular & Respiratory Sciences (MDCV) program at the University of Calgary is designed to equip graduates with the skills and abilities necessary to succeed in further academic training, research, technical, and professional positions in both academic and non-academic settings.

MDCV Program Details

PhD Program Details

For detailed information on the PhD program, including program and course requirements, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

MSc Program Details

Similarly, for comprehensive details on the MSc program, including program and course requirements, please consult the Academic Calendar.

Program Milestones & Forms

Required milestones and forms for the program can be found on the Program Milestones page.

Course Registration Information

Information on how to register for courses is available on the GSE Courses page.

MDCV Affiliations

The MDCV program is affiliated with the Libin Cardiovascular Institute, a joint entity of Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary. The majority of the program's faculty members and students are affiliated with this institute, as is the student-led group LCITO.

MDCV Awards

First Author Award

This award recognizes research achievements made by MDCV graduate students. Students may receive up to one award per calendar year, with an award value of $250.

Travel Award

Travel reimbursements may be provided to students presenting at conferences, pending budgetary obligations and availability of funds.

Training Award

Up to $1000 in funds may be available to students attending training workshops or working in a collaborator's lab outside of Calgary.

Osten-Victor Graduate Scholarship in Cardiology

This award is valued at $5000. The recipient is selected by the graduate program and then forwarded to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for consideration. The internal deadline for nominations is December 1.

MDCV Graduate Student Support

The program has funding available that will be allocated to students each year, taking into consideration the student's GPA, research achievements, progress in the program, and the entire amount of financial support received.

Other Opportunities

Students are encouraged to apply for any awards they are eligible for. Details on available awards can be found through the Graduate Science Education Scholarship Page and the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Page.