• University of Calgary offers  MSc in Medical Science with a duration of 2 years.
  • The program is offered on a full-time basis and delivered on-campus.
  • This program is thesis-based. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
  • It consists of two courses.
  • One of the University of Calgary's largest graduate programs, Medical Science offers specializations ranging from cancer biology and critical care to molecular and medical genetics (but training is not limited to these specialties). 
  • The program is supported by collaborations with related programs throughout the Cumming School of Medicine and the University of Calgary.
  • Students are required to attend Research Integrity Day sessions in the first year of their program.
  • Specializations:
    • Cancer Biology
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Joint Injury & Arthritis Research
    • Biomedical Ethics
    • Physiology
    • Molecular & Medical Genetics
    • Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology
  • Students will participate in research in progress seminar and journal club relevant to their program.
  • 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 60,000 USD.