Award: Doctor of Philosophy
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology provides a program leading to the degree of Master of Science (MSc) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
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. Course and practicum-based MSc programs are also offered.
Inquiries should be directed to the Graduate Program Administrator of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
Entrance Requirements
For all MSc programs and PhD programs
Indigenous Applicants
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology will provide admission to all MSc and PhD programs to all qualified Indigenous applicants not to exceed the current overall intake, if any, for Year One students. For the definition of an Indigenous applicant, please see Definition of Indigenous People for the Purpose of Admission of the University Calendar.
For thesis-based MSc programs and PhD programs
See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Graduate Program Entrance Requirements.
All students admitted to this program are required to complete a course focused on the histories, experiences, and/or perspective of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This is a program prerequisite. For students who have not met the requirement at the time of admission, a condition of their admission would be to complete the course by the start of the first term of registration. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing:
Incoming students must submit a record of completion for the course to the Graduate Program Administrator of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, [email protected].
For MSc (course-based) with Specialization in Pathologists' Assistant
The current intake for Year One students is 2.
The Department's minimum admission requirements are a baccalaureate degree with an admission 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. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
Due to the competitive selection process, limited uptake capabilities in the competency-based practicum rotation through the clinical sites and high Canadian health-care system needs, admission preference will be given to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.
Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement). Any one of the following is acceptable:
Applicants must have the following prerequisites: Biology (6 units), Physiology (3 units), Chemistry or Biochemistry (3 units), Human Anatomy (3 units), and Mathematics (3 units) at the postsecondary level and a course in Medical Terminology. It is to the applicant's advantage to have completed all prerequisite courses within the last 10 years.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
The application deadline is April 1 for Fall admission.
All students admitted to this program are required to complete a course focused on the histories, experiences, and/or perspective of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This is a program prerequisite. For students who have not met the requirement at the time of admission, a condition of their admission would be to complete the course by the start of the first term of registration. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing:
Incoming students must submit a record of completion for the course to the Graduate Program Administrator of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, [email protected].
Inquiries regarding these requirements should be directed to the Graduate Program Administrator of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, [email protected].
For MSc (course-based) with Specialization in Transfusion Science
The current intake for Year One students is 2.
The Department's minimum admission requirements are a baccalaureate degree with an admission 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. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
Due to the competitive selection process, limited uptake capabilities in the competency-based practicum rotation through the clinical sites and high Canadian health-care system needs, admission preference will be given to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.
Admission preference will be given to applicants holding general certification from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and with a minimum 3 years of work experience in medical laboratory science.
Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement). Any one of the following is acceptable:
Applicants are required to submit the following:
The application deadline is April 1 for Fall admission.
All students admitted to this program are required to complete a course focused on the histories, experiences, and/or perspective of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This is a program prerequisite. For students who have not met the requirement at the time of admission, a condition of their admission would be to complete the course by the start of the first term of registration. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing:
Incoming students must submit a record of completion for the course to the Graduate Program Administrator of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, [email protected].
Inquiries regarding these requirements should be directed to the Graduate Program Administrator of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, [email protected].
For MSc (course-based) with Specialization in Molecular Diagnostics
The current intake for Year One students is 8.
The Department's minimum admission requirements are a baccalaureate degree with an admission 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. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
Due to the competitive selection process, limited uptake capabilities in the competency-based practicum rotation through the clinical sites and high Canadian health-care system needs, admission preference will be given to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.
Applicants must have the following prerequisites: Statistics (3 units), Biochemistry or Genetics (9 units) at the postsecondary level. It is to the applicant's advantage to have completed all prerequisite courses within the last 10 years.
Preference will be given to applicants with recent laboratory experience.
Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement).
Applicants are required to submit the following:
The application deadline is June 1 for Fall admission.
All students admitted to this program are required to complete a course focused on the histories, experiences, and/or perspective of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This is a program prerequisite. For students who have not met the requirement at the time of admission, a condition of their admission would be to complete the course by the start of the first term of registration. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing:
Incoming students must submit a record of completion for the course to the Graduate Program Administrator of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, [email protected].
Inquiries regarding these requirements should be directed to the Graduate Program Administrator of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, [email protected].
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