Nova Scotia,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Medical Research in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
18,630
(c. USD13,439.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program targets individuals pursuing careers as clinician-scientists while training to become clinical specialists. It enables MD graduates to focus mainly on Medical Sciences thesis research, effectively connecting clinical practice with fundamental medical research. The curriculum also includes clinical research training.
Students must complete at least a half-credit course in their research project's primary discipline. Supplementary courses may be necessary to build the foundational knowledge for thesis work. Regular participation in Journal Clubs and Seminar series is mandatory, ensuring comprehensive training in experimental methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Student must have:
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- All students must have an MD degree from an LCME accredited Medical School and candidates must be currently registered in a Canadian Royal College Accredited Residency Program a Residency Program in the College of Family Physicians of Canada or hold positions as a clinical fellow at a Canadian teaching hospital.
English language requirement:
- Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
- MELAB: 85
- IELTS: 7
- CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
- Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE): A-
- Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54
The application deadline for September admission is Apr 01 January admission is August 31 and May admission is December 31.
Tuition
CAD
18,630