• University of Calgary offers 4 years of a PhD program in Medical Science.
  • Students can complete their degree in a maximum of 6 years.
  • This program is a thesis-based. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
  • The program is delivered on-campus.
  • PhD in Medical Science have 3 courses. Topics will be determined according to the student's research area.
  • Students are required to attend Research Integrity Day sessions in the first year of their program.
  • Students will participate in research in progress seminars and journal clubs relevant to their program.
  • Specializations:
    • Cancer Biology
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Joint Injury & Arthritis Research
    • Biomedical Ethics
    • Physiology
    • Molecular & Medical Genetics
    • Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology
  • A PhD in medical science is usually considered a final degree; many graduates pursue post-doctoral research.
  • Graduates of the doctoral program have a strong record of excellence in obtaining post-doctoral positions often leading to faculty appointments or jobs in industry at leading institutes across Canada and around the world.
  • The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
  • The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
  • The average salary after this program goes to 93,362 USD.