Overview

We offer a graduate degree in Paediatrics at University of Alberta.

Features

Highly qualified candidates with an MSc or MD, who wish to proceed to a PhD will be considered.

Programme Structure

Research

Cardiovascular Research & Thrombosis

Clinical Trials, Evidence-based Medicine

Gastroenterology

Genetics

Indigenous Health

Neonatology

Nephrology

Neurology/Neurosciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine View 34 other PhDs in Medicine in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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100

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140

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates who wish to apply for the PhD program must have an MSc degree or an MD degree (with significant research experience) with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution in Canada.

The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Three letters of reference

A letter of support from the proposed supervisor indicating their agreement to supervise and provide funding

A current curriculum vitae

A personal statement

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Paediatrics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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