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Graduate Programs
205.55
Paediatrics
205.55 Paediatrics
Department of Paediatrics
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1C9
E-mail: pedsgred@ualberta.ca
205.55.1 General Information
Facilities exist within the Department of Paediatrics for students who wish to proceed to the Master of Science degree. Inquiries should be directed to the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Paediatrics.
In addition, Paediatrics is one of several departments working jointly to offer a PhD in medical sciences (see §205.43). Highly qualified candidates with an MSc or MD, who wish to proceed to a PhD will be considered. Inquiries about this program should be directed to the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Paediatrics.
Entrance Requirements
Candidates who wish to apply for either the MSc or PhD program must have a BSc, MSc or MD with an average of at least 3.3 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Where applicable (see §203.2.4), proficiency in English must be demonstrated by one of the following: a minimum TOEFL score of 570 (paper-based) or 95 with at least 20 per section (Internet-based); MELAB minimum score of 91; CAEL minimum of 70 with at least 70 on each subtest; PTE (Academic) overall minimum score of 65; or IELTS minimum score of 7.5 with at least 6 on each band.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance may be available through various University of Alberta awards or from studentships available from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions, or other agencies.
205.55.2 The Degree of MSc
Program Requirements
Required courses depend on the area of specialization and the undergraduate background of the student; however, the MSc program normally consists of 
9 and a thesis. Course requirements are based on recommendations from the graduate studies director, the supervisor, and the supervisory committee. A minimum of 9 in graded graduate-level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course Listing, or approved equivalent, is required.
Graduate students in the Department of Paediatrics must also maintain a minimum cumulative program grade point average of 3.0 or higher throughout their program.
If the cumulative grade point average falls between 2.3 and 3.0, the Department may recommend termination of the program or continuation in the program for a specified probationary period.
See §205.43 for additional information on the Paediatrics MSc program.
205.55.3 The Degree of PhD
Program Requirements
For students entering the PhD program after a BSc degree, the minimum course requirement is 12 of graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course listing, or approved equivalent is required. For students entering the PhD program after a MSc degree, the minimum course requirement is 6 of graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course listing, or approved equivalent.
Graduate students in the Department of Paediatrics must also maintain a minimum cumulative program grade point average of 3.0 or higher throughout their program.
If the cumulative grade point average falls between 2.3 and 3.0, the Department may recommend termination of the program or continuation in the program for a specified probationary period.
See §205.43 for additional information on the Paediatrics PhD program.
