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Graduate Programs
205.3
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
205.3 Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
8-120 Clinical Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7
E-mail:bruce.dick@ualberta.ca
205.3.1 General Information
The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine provides a program leading to the degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine jointly with the Medical Sciences Program. Further information on these two programs can be found below and in the Medical Sciences Section.
Research may be carried out in a variety of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine related disciplines (i.e., neuroscience, regional anesthesia, and cognition). Inquiries should be directed to the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.
Entrance Requirements
Candidates must hold a baccalaureate or its academic equivalent to enter this program. The Department generally does not accept students with an overall grade point average of less than 3.1 in their undergraduate years at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Where applicable (see §203.2.4), candidates must obtain a TOEFL score of at least 570 (paper-based) or 95 (internet-based), or equivalent IELTS, MELAB or CAEL scores.
Financial Assistance
Funding from fellowships and studentships is available from external agencies on a competitive basis. Supervisors may support students from operating grants.
205.3.2 The Degree of MSc
Program Requirements
The MSc degree program in the Department is jointly administered by the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee. Approved courses offered by other departments may be included in the candidate's program. Refer to Medical Sciences for more information regarding the degree of MSc in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.
