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

Master of Science [M.S] Surgery

  • MSc in Surgery 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 department offers programs leading to the degrees of
    • Master of Science (MSc)
    • Master of Science with specialization in Surgical Education
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • MSc program students must complete a minimum of four graduate-level courses.
  • 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 major research areas of this program are:
    • Cardiac Surgery
    • Cartilage Repair and Spinal Disease
    • Diabetes and Islet Transplantation
    • Neurological Oncology
    • Organ Preservation and Transplantation
    • Urological Oncology
    • Virology and Wound Healing
  • University conducts the teaching, research, and patient care, in accordance with the highest international standards.
    The mission of this program is to restore health through surgical intervention, remembering patient dignity and comfort are integral to overall health.
  • 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 Surgery are Neonatal Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, etc and the average salary goes up to 45,000 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 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a four-year bachelor’s degree i.e Bachelor of Science degree or its academic equivalent, from an accredited academic institution.
  • Students have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (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.
  • 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, they 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.