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Program Overview

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) offers the MD/MSc Program as part of its medical research education portfolio. It is intended to provide students with a solid foundation in medically-related research in addition to their clinical training.

In addition to the four years required to complete the MD degree, the MSc typically takes two to three years to complete. The MSc can be completed in any recognized MSc graduate program at the º£½ÇÉçÇø, but it must be health-related.

List of available graduate programs

For all MD/MSc students, the MSc must be completed before commencing Year 3 of the MD Program.

Students should show prior evidence of research training. Your choice of MSc training environment, supervisor, and project will also influence your application. There are two potential paths for admission to the MD/MSc Program:

1. Current MD students should apply to the MD/MSc Program before starting Year 2.
2. Current º£½ÇÉçÇø MSc students who gain admission to the MD Program may be eligible to enroll immediately in the MD/MSc Program.

The provides an overview of the MD/MSc Program. For general information about the program, email fmdgrd@ualberta.ca.

Acceptance

Acceptance into this program is contingent upon the approval of the MD/MSc Committee. Only students who have already been admitted to the MD Program at the º£½ÇÉçÇø will be considered. Find details of the MD Program admission process.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have been admitted to the º£½ÇÉçÇø MD Program.
• If you are already in the MD Program, you will need a commitment from a prospective graduate supervisor but do not need formal admission to the graduate program to submit an MD/MSc application.
• Students in a graduate program who obtain admission to the MD Program are automatically eligible for the MD/MSc Program.
• International students should check the citizenship and residency requirements needed for the MD Program.

How to Apply

To apply to the MD/MSc Program, you must submit the following items:

1. Your curriculum vitae, highlighting any research experience
2. Up-to-date transcripts
3. A one-page letter of purpose (e.g., career goals) and general plan (e.g., program choice and subject area) for your MSc
4. Timeline of expected completion of both MD and MSc, by year
5. Detailed scientific research proposal for the MSc program (one-page)
6. Proposed or current supervisor's letter of recommendation
7. Proposed or current supervisor's curriculum vitae, including their supervisory record
8. Proposed or current supervisor's grant support
9. Proposed or current members of MSc supervisory committee

Submit your application package as one PDF to fmdgrd@ualberta.ca.