For thesis based PhD degree, 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. A course and practicum-based MSc with specialization in Pathologists' Assistant is also offered.
Students entering the program after a BSc degree are required to complete a minimum of ?12 in graded coursework and a thesis.
Students entering the program after an MSc degree are required to complete a minimum of ?6 in graded coursework and a thesis.
Required Coursework:
LABMP 530 – this course is normally taken in the first year
One to three ?3 graded graduate-level courses in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (LABMP) or approved courses in other departments
Course requirements are approved by the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee based on the background of the student and the area of research specialization.
Additional coursework may be required
Thesis:
Registration in 900-level THES
Seminar Requirement:
Students must attend specified seminars and make one or more presentations as specified by the Department.
PhD Proposal:
Students must submit a PhD Proposal package following the completion of the majority of their coursework and within the first 2 years of the program. See PhD Proposal on the Department website for details.
Candidacy Exam:
Students must complete their candidacy examination within 6 months of their PhD Proposals being approved by the LMP Graduate Studies Committee.
Ethics Requirement:
Thesis-based students in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology fulfill the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement through LABMP 530 and by completing the Ethics and Scientific Integrity (ESI) Day offered by the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
Professional Development Requirement:
Students in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology must satisfy the FGSR Professional Development Requirement.
Length of Program:
For the PhD, the minimum program length is three years. A realistic program length is 5 years.
The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.
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6 May 2024, 8 July 2024
University of Alberta
North Campus,
116 Street and 85 Avenue,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T6G 2R3, Canada
For students entering the PhD program after a BSc degree, a minimum of ?12 graded graduate level courses is required. For students entering the PhD program after a MSc degree, a minimum of ?6 of graded graduate level courses is required. Students must maintain a cumulative program GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
English language requirement:
The application deadlines: May 15 for September admission, September 15 for January admission, January 15 for May admission, March 15 for July admission.
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