Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences)

Why study this program?

The Medical Sciences Graduate Program consists of six member departments in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. This Program has a long history within the Faculty, and continues to provide excellence in graduate education relating to basic and clinical sciences.

The following are the departments that comprise the Medical Sciences Graduate Program:

Entrance Requirements

See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Graduate Program Entrance Requirements .

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Faculty:

Medicine & Dentistry

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Program Type:

Thesis Based

Degree Level:

Doctoral

Program Requirements

Program Core Competencies

See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Program Core Competencies .

Each department has its own list of courses that fulfill the FoMD’s Program Core Competencies. Please refer to the department’s Calendar entry for more information:

PhD Thesis Proposal

See FoMD PhD Thesis Proposal and Thesis Proposal Meeting .

Candidacy Exam

See FoMD Doctoral Candidacy Examination .

Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.

Length of Program

See FoMD Minimum Length of Time in Program .

See GPS Time Limit for Completion of Graduate Programs .

Tuition and Fees

Students accepted into the program are encouraged to apply for Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) awards, Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) awards, and funding from external agencies.

For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies site.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $35 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students. Opportunities vary by faculty.

Please note: there are limited funding opportunities available to students pursuing part-time graduate studies or those completing a certificate program.

QUESTIONS?

Program-specific inquiries

Please use your student service portal.

General inquiries

Please check out some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQS) to see if your question has been answered, or contact the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) during our office hours.

Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS)
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
2-29 Triffo Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1