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Graduate Programs
205.51
Obstetrics and Gynecology
205.51 Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
227 HMRC
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2S2
E-mail: brymitch@ualberta.ca
205.51.1 General Information
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers the MSc degree in Medical Sciences-Obstetrics and Gynecology either as part of a post-MD residency training program or as an independent degree program for those proceeding from an undergraduate degree. Research may be carried out in any of the department laboratories or clinical facilities in a variety of disciplines related to reproductive sciences. Current research activities are focused in the areas of: perinatal medicine. Areas of research are:
- | Control of parturition/Preterm labour |
- | Hypertension/Preeclampsia |
- | Immunology of Pregnancy |
- | Placental development and function |
- | Role of bioactive lipids in pregnancy |
- | Prostaglandins in the control of birth in women |
- | Sex steroids receptors |
- | Vascular function |
- | Viral Infection and Pregnancy |
Inquiries should be directed to the Graduate Coordinator at the above address.
Financial Assistance
Funding from fellowships and studentships is available from external agencies on a competitive basis.
205.51.2 The Degree of MSc
Program Description
The general description for the MSc in Medical Sciences–Obstetrics and Gynecology is as presented for all MSc programs in Medical Sciences (see §205.43.2).
