Medicine - Master [2 Years]
$10,479 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Medicine

  • MSc in Medicine at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The main goal of this program is to improve the health and health care of current and future generations through excellence and innovation in education, research, and clinical care.
  • Students publish original research findings in high-impact journals and speak at scientific and clinical forums around the world.
  • The primary areas of research of the Biomedical Engineering program are:
    • Clinical trials
    • Disease-based cell biology
    • Disease-based molecular biology
    • Disease-based physiology
    • Health outcomes research
    • Medical education
    • Genetics
  • University provides flexible course requirements that allow students to actually focus on their research.
  • Students get the opportunity to do a specialization in the Translational Medicine program.
  • The Department of Medicine offers the degree of MSc in Experimental Medicine either as part of a coordinated pattern of training leading to the fulfillment of requirements for postgraduate training in the medical specialties.
  • Thie translational focus allows students to work in a variety of disciplines, from disease-based cell biology to clinical trials to population health under the supervision of world-renowned experts.
  • The student-faculty ratio for this program is 21:1.
  • The graduates work as postdoctoral research fellows in research laboratories around the world, engaging in cutting-edge research.
  • The University of Alberta's Department of Medicine is a recognized leader in innovative education, world-class research, and outstanding patient care.
  • The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta has a large and robust graduate studies program.
  • Job opportunities after MSc in Medine are Medical and Health Service Managers, Biomedical Scientists, etc and the average salary goes up to 49,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $10479 $10479
Total Fees $10479 $10479

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a four-year bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent, from an accredited academic institution in the related field.
  • Students have a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+ Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale based on the recent two years of full-time study.
  • Students should hold a degree or its academic equivalent from an institution recognized by the University of Alberta in which the language of instruction is English.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students are normally required to have completed a bachelor’s degree in their academic equivalent, from an academic institution.
  • A GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade) based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
  • Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
  • Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.