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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Sciences - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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What will I learn?

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences-Obstetrics and Gynecology.The graduate program provides multi-disciplinary research opportunities in women's health. At both the MSc and PhD levels, prospective students can apply directly to our programs and if qualified, may also choose to apply at the same time to the highly competitive Graduate Program in Maternal and Child Health (MatCH). The Obstetrics & Gynecology Graduate Program is coordinated by Dr. Denise Hemmings, a Professor in our Division of Reproductive Sciences.Several of our department members have cross-appointments to departments in the basic medical sciences, including Physiology, Medical Microbiology & Immunology and Oncology. Graduate programs leading to the MSc or PhD degree may also be offered through these departments. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences-Obstetrics and Gynecology either as part of a post-MD training program or as an independent degree program for prospective students proceeding from an undergraduate or a Master of Science degree. Research may be carried out in any of the department laboratories or clinical facilities in a variety of disciplines related to womens health from preconception to post-menopause. Pregnancy-related research can also include studies of both male and female offspring. Research includes basic science, epidemiology and clinical-based approaches.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,378) per year
Given fees may be subject to change in future

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

University of Alberta

North Campus,

116 Street and 85 Avenue,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.2 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

Students entering the PhD program after a BSc degree are required to complete a minimum of ?6 in coursework, and a thesis.

Students entering the PhD program after an MSc degree are required to complete a minimum of ?3 in coursework, and a thesis.

English Language requirement:

  • TOEFL internet-based score equivalent of 95, with at least 21 per section, or equivalent
  • CAEL minimum score of 70 with at least 70 on each subtest
  • IELTS minimum score of 7.0 with at least 6 on each band
  • PTE minimum score of 65

Application deadlines:

If a study permit is required (for international students):

  • Apr 1 (September admission)
  • August 1 (January admission)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Alberta

One of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta has an international reputation for academic excellence.

  • Top 100 university globally (QS, 2025)
  • 18 faculties, offering more than 200 undergraduate programs
  • Students from over 157 countries
  • 6th in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

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