College of Graduate Studies and Research

Health Sciences

The M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Health Sciences are thesis-based graduate programs for students performing research within any of the clinical departments in the College of Medicine or the School of Physical Therapy.  Research projects will primarily investigate translational and/or clinical aspects of human disease, health, and healthy living, and may include biomedical research projects with clinical translation.  Areas of research are varied and are dependent on the research interests and expertise of the student and their research supervisor.  These programs will offer relevant, centrally managed, mandatory courses that will provide research skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary for any life and health science graduate regardless of the nature of the research project.

Both M.Sc. and Ph.D. students are mentored by a experienced Research Supervisor and a Research Advisory Committee.  To ensure there is a mutual understanding between the graduate student and the supervisor(s) regarding program expectations and elements of the project, both the supervisor and student complete Graduate Student - Supervisor Agreement as required by The College of Graduate Studies and Research.

Students may be able to begin their Program Of Studies in only six to eight weeks as, there are no application deadlines for the Health Sciences Graduate Program.  Applicants to the Program will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Executive Committee of Health Sciences Programs, College of Medicine.

All application documents are submitted to the Graduate Program Coordinator.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please visit the health sciences website for the required application documents. 

International students may be required to show proof of English proficiency.

FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS

In their applications, students should identify their financial status and state if attendance is contingent on receiving financial aid. The department employs graduate students as marking assistants and a limited number of scholarships, research fellowships and teaching assistantships are available. There is a keen competition for this financial support. Applications for Departmental Scholarships, Research Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships may only be submitted after a student has been admitted.

For admission and degree requirements, please see  the University Catalogue.

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