Surgery

Surgery

	Program Website:	www.surgery.ualberta.ca	Download this department's profile
	Program Email:	surggrad@ualberta.ca	Download this department's profile
	Graduate Student Positions	https://gradpositions.med.ualberta.ca/

Department Profile

Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Areas of Research

Cardiac Surgery
Cartilage Repair and Spinal Disease
Diabetes and Islet Transplantation
Neurological Oncology
Organ Preservation and Transplantation
Urological Oncology
Virology
Wound Healing

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MSc (Thesis)	2	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	PhD	4	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)

Minimum Admission Requirement

GPA

a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency

Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL: minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
MELAB: minimum score of 85
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band
CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 59

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Fall (Sept) Entry	No deadline (rolling applications)	April 1 - China/Nigeria June 1 - Other
	Winter (Jan) Entry	No deadline (rolling applications)	Aug 1 - China/Nigeria Oct 1 - Other

Tuition & Fees (typical)

approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)

Funding (typical)

The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

highly competitive stipend of at least $20,000, plus supplemental tuition coverage

International

highly competitive stipend of at least $20,000, plus supplemental tuition coverage

About the Department

integration of basic science and clinical groups in leading edge translational research
world-class scientists
state-of-the-art research facilities in the Heritage Medical Research Centre, the Alberta Diabetes Institute, the Health Research Innovation Facility, the Cross Cancer Institute, the Surgical-Medical Research Institute and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute
ranks in the top 3 graduate surgery programs in Canada and in the top 10-20% in North America
competitive graduate stipend with a 100% research focus and no teaching required
exceptional student publications and research awards

How to Apply?

Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

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