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Master of Science – Thesis Based
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences On Campus
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. ... Research may be undertaken in the areas of pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice.
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Biological Sciences – Microbiology and Biotechnology (specialization) On Campus
The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. ... It strives to develop scholars familiar with literature in their field, capable of identifying new problems and new directions of endeavour in their field, and competent with the methods of data collection and analysis essential to do research.
Faculty of Science
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Oncology – Medical Physics (specialization) On Campus
The Department of Oncology offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. ... Applicants with the MSc degree, or a strong undergraduate record, may be accepted directly into the PhD program.
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Laboratory Medicine and Pathology – Molecular Pathology (specialization) On Campus
For thesis based MSc and PhD degrees, research activities may be carried out in the General Program, or in one of three second-level specializations: Molecular Pathology, Analytical and Environmental Toxicology, and Biopreservation.
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Master of Science – Course Based or Thesis Based
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences – Mathematics (specialization) On Campus
Currently there is no course-based MSc program in Statistical Machine Learning, no thesis-based MSc or PhD programs in Modelling, Data, and Predictions, and no PhD program in Biostatistics. ... Prospective graduate students should consult the Department about facilities available and the background required for the field in which they are interested.
Faculty of Science
Maîtrise en sciences (Master of Science) – Thesis Based
Interdisciplinaire (Interdisciplinary) Online On Campus
The Maitrise en sciences interdisciplinaire individualisée at Campus Saint-Jean offers, in French, a high-level, graduate education in the scientific disciplines organized according to the major research axes at the Faculté Saint-Jean.
Faculty of Campus Saint-Jean
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Biological Sciences – Molecular Biology and Genetics (specialization) On Campus
The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. ... It strives to develop scholars familiar with literature in their field, capable of identifying new problems and new directions of endeavour in their field, and competent with the methods of data collection and analysis essential to do research.
Faculty of Science
Master of Science – Course Based
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences – Modelling, Data, and Predictions (specialization) On Campus
Currently there is no course-based MSc program in Statistical Machine Learning, no thesis-based MSc or PhD programs in Modelling, Data, and Predictions, and no PhD program in Biostatistics. ... Prospective graduate students should consult the Department about facilities available and the background required for the field in which they are interested.
Faculty of Science
Master en éducation (Master of Education) – Course Based or Thesis Based
Études en langue et culture (Language and Culture Studies) Online
Faculté Saint-Jean offers graduate work leading to a Master of Education degree specializing in Language and Culture and a Master of Arts degree specializing in Canadian Studies. ... These multidisciplinary programs recognize the uniqueness of the Faculté and enable students to pursue studies in French at the master’s level.
Faculty of Campus Saint-Jean
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Physics Geophysics (specialization) On Campus
Why study this program? ... Programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy are open to suitable graduates in physics, engineering physics, geophysics, or equivalent programs.
Faculty of Science
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation On Campus
The areas available for study are listed below. ... The deadline for applications is February 1. ... Normally students are expected to start their program in September. ... Entrance Requirements ... The Faculty’s minimum admission requirements for the master’s thesis and course-based programs are a four year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, in physical education, kinesiology, recreation or another related degree, with a minimum admission grade point average of 3.0 on most 4.0 grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on the most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent).
Faculty of Kinesiology Sport and Recreation
Master of Science – Course Based or Thesis Based
Computing Science On Campus
The standard MSc in Computing Science is offered as a thesis-based program, as well as course-based program; the MSc in Computing Science with specialization in Statistical Machine Learning is offered as a thesis-based program; the MSc in Computing Science with specialization in Multimedia is offered as a course-based program.
Faculty of Science
Master of Science – Course Based or Thesis Based
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences – Biostatistics (specialization) On Campus
Currently there is no course-based MSc program in Statistical Machine Learning, no thesis-based MSc or PhD programs in Modelling, Data, and Predictions, and no PhD program in Biostatistics. ... Prospective graduate students should consult the Department about facilities available and the background required for the field in which they are interested.
Faculty of Science
Master of Science – Course Based
Internetworking On Campus
Why study this program? ... The MSc in Internetworking program is a two year degree program that offers a theoretical and practical grounding in the principles of data communications and Internetworking.
Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Civil and Environmental Engineering On Campus
The Department’s minimum admission requirements are a four-year undergraduate degree with an average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a TOEFL score of 90 (internet-based with at least 21 per section) or an equivalent approved English language examination where applicable (see English Language Requirement ).
Faculty of Engineering
Master of Science – Course Based or Thesis Based
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences – Applied Mathematics (specialization) On Campus
Currently there is no course-based MSc program in Statistical Machine Learning, no thesis-based MSc or PhD programs in Modelling, Data, and Predictions, and no PhD program in Biostatistics. ... Prospective graduate students should consult the Department about facilities available and the background required for the field in which they are interested.
Faculty of Science
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Medical Sciences – Periodontology On Campus
The Department of Dentistry offers the MSc and PhD in Medical Sciences degrees (see Medical Sciences ) for post-DDS applicants or for those proceeding from a BSc or equivalent degree. ... Research may be carried out in a variety of dentistry-related disciplines for which faculty members in the department have active research programs.
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Biological Sciences On Campus
The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. ... It strives to develop scholars familiar with literature in their field, capable of identifying new problems and new directions of endeavour in their field, and competent with the methods of data collection and analysis essential to do research.
Faculty of Science
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Surgery On Campus
The Department offers research facilities in the Ray Rajotte Surgical-Medical Research Institute (SMRI), the Alberta Diabetes Institute, the Heritage Medical Research Centre (HMRC), Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation (LKS), Medical Sciences Building (MSB), Katz Building, and the Cross Cancer Institute for graduate students who wish to register for the degree of MSc or PhD in Surgery.
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Medical Sciences – Paediatrics On Campus
The Department of Paediatrics offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences-Paediatrics (see Medical Sciences ). ... Highly qualified candidates with an MSc or MD, who wish to proceed to a PhD will be considered.
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Biochemistry On Campus
The Department of Biochemistry offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. ... Both require the completion of a research program and the preparation of a thesis.
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Master of Science – Course Based
Physical Therapy On Campus
The Department of Physical Therapy offers a program leading to the Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy (MScPT). ... The course-based MScPT program is designed to provide students with the clinical and evaluative skills necessary for the practice of physical therapy.
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
Master of Science – Thesis Based
Medical Sciences – Oral Biology On Campus
The Department of Dentistry offers the MSc and PhD in Medical Sciences degrees (see Medical Sciences ) for post-DDS applicants or for those proceeding from a BSc or equivalent degree. ... Research may be carried out in a variety of dentistry-related disciplines for which faculty members in the department have active research programs.
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Master of Financial Management – Course Based
Financial Management On Campus
Program Requirements ... Students are required to complete a minimum of 39 units in coursework, including a 6-unit capstone course. ... Coursework (33 units) ... The GPS Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is met with an in-person version of the INT D 710 course completed during the program orientation.
Alberta School of Business
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