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- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Digital Health Innovation (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Environment (45 credits)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Experimental Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Experimental Medicine: Environment
- Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Regenerative Medicine (15 credits)
- Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Clinical Research (30 credits)
- Medicine, Family
- Medicine, Family Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis): Medical Education (45 credits)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Family Medicine & Primary Care
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- Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Pathology
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- Surgical and Interventional Sciences
- Surgical and Interventional Sciences (formerly Experimental Surgery) Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis) (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Digital Health Innovation (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Global Surgery (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Surgical Education (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Science (Thesis): Surgical Innovation (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Surgical Outcomes Research (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Non-Thesis): Oncology (45 credits)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences
- Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Surgical Innovation (15 credits)
- Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Surgical Innovation (30 credits)
School of Medicine
Location
Location
- School of Medicine
- 680 Sherbrooke St. West, Suite 1701
- Montreal QC H3A 2M7
- Website: mcgill.ca/schoolofmedicine
About the School of Medicine
About the School of Medicine
The School is comprised of a total of 35 departments and divisions, and includes the areas of Undergraduate Medical Education/MDCM programs, Postgraduate Medical Education, and Continuing Professional Development.
For further information, visit the School's website.
Medical Physics
Medical Physics
Location
Location
- Medical Physics Unit, DS1-4556
- 鶹AV Health Centre – Glen Site
- Cedars Cancer Centre
- 1001 Décarie Boulevard
- Montreal QC H4A 3J1
- Telephone: 514-934-1934 ext. 44158
- Fax: 514-934-8229
- Email: margery.knewstubb [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: mcgill.ca/medphys
About Medical Physics
About Medical Physics
The Medical Physics Unit is a teaching and research unit focusing on the role that physics and its related sciences play in medicine and cancer research, especially (but not exclusively) in radiation medicine; i.e., radiation oncology, medical imaging, and nuclear medicine. The Unit offers a Graduate Diploma and an M.Sc. in Medical Radiation Physics. Facilities are available for students to undertake a Ph.D. in Physics administered through the Department of Physics, or a Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Engineering administered through the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, each with a research emphasis on medical physics. These graduate programs are supervised, funded, and hosted by Medical Physics Unit PIs (principal investigators).
The research interests of Unit members include various topics related to the application of physics methods to medicine:
- 3D and 4D imaging, the development of new imaging modalities, and applications of imaging in radiation therapy;
- radiation physics and computational & experimental dosimetry;
- AI and machine learning applications to medical imaging, radiation therapy, and health informatics;
- applications of nano-sciences to medical imaging and therapy;
- numerical modelling of fundamental interactions of radiation with living cells;
- metabolic and functional imaging using radio-nuclides and MRI;
- applications of radiation biology to therapy and radiation protection.
The M.Sc., Diploma, and Ph.D. programs in Medical Physics are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc., sponsored by the (AAPM), the (ACR), the (ASTRO), the (COMP), and the (RSNA).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Medical Radiation Physics (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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This two-year program provides a comprehensive introduction to the academic, research, and practical aspects of physics applied to radiation medicine. Students may go on to careers in clinical service as medical physicists in research-oriented hospital settings after clinical residency training; may consider development careers in industry in radiation therapy, diagnostic radiology, or nuclear medicine or nuclear energy; in governmental organizations as radiation safety experts, etc.; or pursue academic careers in university, industry, or government organizations. Our graduate programs are accredited by (Commission for Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs). Medical physicists must go through CAMPEP training (M.Sc. or Ph.D., followed by a residency training) to be eligible to sit certification exams. Certification is becoming a mandatory requirement for eligibility to practise in a clinical environment. The 鶹AV M.Sc. program is research oriented, which has the additional advantage that the roads toward a Ph.D.—followed by academic, industry, or clinical careers—are wide open. The practical and laboratory sections of the program are conducted in various 鶹AV teaching hospitals. The program comprises:
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Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Medical Radiation Physics (30 credits) |
The Medical Physics Unit offers a Graduate Diploma in Medical Radiation Physics which is accredited as a Certificate in Medical Physics by the (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs). It allows eligible individuals to retrain in Medical Physics. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree and also a B.Sc. in Honours Physics, Physics Major, or related Physics-oriented science. |
Medical Physics Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Medical Physics Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Candidates applying to the Graduate Diploma must hold a Ph.D. degree and also a B.Sc. in Physics, Physics Major, or related Physics-oriented science.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 鶹AV and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures. Further information regarding the application procedures is available on the Medical Physics Unit website.
Only complete applications will be considered.
- Under Program choice:
- “Application type” = Degree, certificate, or diploma
- “Term” = Fall 2024
- “Department” = Medical Physics Unit
- "Program" = Graduate Diploma (Med Radiation Physics)
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- "Program" = Medical Radiation Physics-T
- "Status" = Full Time
- Under Additional Questions:
- Please indicate source(s) of funding to cover tuition and student fees + living expenses while studying at 鶹AV.
Supporting Documents: All supporting documentation must be uploaded to the online application; any documents sent by mail will be considered unofficial and missing from the application. For detailed instructions on how to upload required supporting documents, please see mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/applying-mcgill/documents.
Transcripts: All transcripts and degree certificates in a language other than English or French must be uploaded to the application in both the original language version and also in an officially certified English or French language version. If the applicant is accepted, original documents must be presented to the University prior to registration. The grading scale must also be viewable.
The test must have been taken within the two years prior to date of application review, i.e., not prior to January 1, 2022 for a graduate application to 鶹AV for Fall 2024. Applicants from some countries are exempt from providing evidence of English language proficiency. For more information, see mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/international/proficiency.
Reference Letters: In order for referees to receive an automated email with instructions to upload their recommendation, applicants must include referees' institutional email addresses in the online application; Gmail, Yahoo, etc. email addresses will not be accepted.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- GRE is not required for the Medical Physics M.Sc. program.
- Applicants must either complete the “Applicant Statement” portion of the online application, or alternatively, may submit a one-page Personal Statement.
- Applicants are requested to provide information regarding expected funding, etc., under "Additional Questions".
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Medical Physics Unit and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 鶹AV departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
鶹AV to the M.Sc. and Graduate Diploma programs are open for the Fall term (beginning in September) only. Applications must be completed by January 15 to be considered for the following Fall term, i.e., online application submitted and all required documents uploaded.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Medical Radiation Physics (Thesis) (45 credits)
The M.Sc. program in Medical Radiation Physics provides candidates with the knowledge required to enter into the field of medical physics. The program relies on a strong fundamental science background and enables candidates to undergo further training through a clinical residency program or to further advanced graduate studies in medical physics through a Ph.D....
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Medical Radiation Physics (Thesis) (45 credits).
Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Medical Radiation Physics (30 credits)
The Graduate Diploma in Medical Radiation Physics is intended to provide candidates holding a graduate degree in a related field with the knowledge required to enter into the field of medical physics. The program relies on a strong fundamental science background. The graduate diploma program is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Medical Physics...
For more information, see Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Medical Radiation Physics (30 credits).
Medicine, Experimental
Medicine, Experimental
Location
Location
- Division of Experimental Medicine
- Department of Medicine
- 1001 Decarie Boulevard
- Montreal QC H4A 3J1
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-934-1934, ext. 34699 or 34700 or 36465
- Email: experimental.medicine [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: mcgill.ca/expmed
About Experimental Medicine
About Experimental Medicine
Experimental Medicine is a Division of the Department of Medicine charged with the task of providing graduate education in the Department, and enabling professors located in the research institutes of the 鶹AV teaching hospitals and other centres to supervise graduate students. Graduate Students pursue cutting-edge medical research in a unique setting in which Ph.D. and M.D. researchers collaborate, favouring translational research into the pathogenesis and treatment of disease. The Division offers various programs, each of which has different training objectives (see below). The internationally recognized high-quality training our graduates receive is in essence what distinguishes graduates of our programs from the graduates of comparable programs in peer institutions.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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Applicants for the M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine must hold either an M.D. degree, a B.Sc. degree, or the equivalent. The graduate training offered is wide-ranging and addresses experimental aspects of medicine in such diverse areas as: This thesis program may lead to careers in industry, or serve as a stepping stone to further graduate studies. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits) |
Applicants for the M.Sc. Bioethics Option program must hold an M.D.; a Nursing degree; a Physical and Occupational Therapy degree; and/or any other professional health training degree. Students who do not fit these criteria may be considered for admission on an individual basis. The objectives of this research-stream program are to allow students to conduct innovative research in relation to a bioethical issue pertinent to health care, and to acquire a working knowledge of bioethical issues from the current viewpoint of other relevant disciplines such as law, philosophy, and religious studies. The curriculum is composed of required Bioethics courses (6 credits) offered by the Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy, Bioethics courses (6-credit minimum) offered by the base faculty or department, and any graduate course required or accepted by a base faculty for the granting of a master’s degree, for a total of 21 credits. A minimum of 45 credits is required, including the thesis. The research culminates in the preparation of a thesis. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Digital Health Innovation (45 credits) |
The M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine: Digital Health Innovation focuses on the basics of clinical epidemiology, medical artificial intelligence, clinical innovation, and applied data science, including the use and generation of digitized health and social data using specialized software. Fundamentals of current AI applications in medicine, methods to employ big data in clinical tool development, mathematical principals underpinning digital health and big data, and design thinking methodology in clinical innovation. High-volume streams of clinical and health-related data from clinical systems, wearables and social media. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Environment (45 credits) |
**This program is currently not offered.** Applicants for the M.Sc. Environment Option must meet the requirements for the M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine as well as those set out by the Bieler School of Environment (BSE) for their graduate option. Acceptance into the option will be based on a student's academic experience and performance; availability of an BSE-accredited supervisor or co-supervisor; the proposed research; and plans for funding as articulated by the supervisor(s). The Environment Option is aimed at students who wish to use interdisciplinary approaches in their graduate research on environmental issues, and who wish to benefit from interactions that will occur as they are brought into contact with students from a wide range of disciplines through structured courses, formal seminars, and informal discussions and networking. The graduate option in Environment provides students with an appreciation for the role of science in informed decision-making in the environmental sector, and its influence on political, socio-economic, and ethical judgments. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Experimental Medicine |
Applicants for the Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine must normally hold an M.Sc. degree. The one exception is the possibility of direct entry offered to candidates having demonstrated academic excellence, i.e., a CGPA of 3.5 or more out of a possible 4.0 throughout their undergraduate studies. The training is in the conduct of research in a wide range of medical specialties. The method of instruction consists of a combination of in-class and practical training, as well as exposure to international conferences and guest seminars. Success is ultimately determined by the preparation and defence of a thesis. This program may lead to research careers in industry, government, or academia. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Experimental Medicine: Environment |
**This program is currently not offered.** Applicants to the Ph.D. Environment Option must meet the same qualifications as those for the M.Sc. Environment Option, the only difference being that they must hold an M.Sc. rather than simply a B.Sc. For further details, please see the section above regarding the M.Sc. Environment Option. |
Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Regenerative Medicine (15 credits) |
The Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Medicine focuses on the biology of stem cells, their uses in diagnostic and therapeutic applications, the practicalities of generating them, and using and modifying them for clinical translation. Students explore of the combination of stem cell-based model systems for drug discovery and disease modelling as well as the ethical implications of their use. |
Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Clinical Research (30 credits) |
The objectives of this program are to give students exposure to both theoretical and practical issues relevant to the conception and conduct of a clinical research study, as well as allowing them to put these principles in practice by participating in an ongoing clinical trial. The core element of the diploma is the Practicum in Clinical Research. It is an active “clerkship” or “intern/resident-type” participation in an ongoing clinical trial and/or research program. Six 1-credit workshops will be provided by experts in the academic, industrial, and government sectors, and cover wide-ranging issues pertinent to the conduct of clinical research. The training provided qualifies students to manage and design clinical research studies in both academic and industrial settings. |
Medicine, Experimental Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Medicine, Experimental Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine
Candidates who hold only an undergraduate degree in the medical and allied sciences (B.Sc. degree or an M.D. degree), must apply to the M.Sc. program, unless they have an undergraduate CGPA of 3.5 or more out of a possible 4.0, in which case they may apply for direct entry into the Ph.D. program. Candidates who already hold an M.Sc. apply directly to the Ph.D. program.
Admission is based on an evaluation by the 鶹AV Committee, which looks for evidence of high academic achievement, and on acceptance by a research director. All students must be financially supported either by their supervisor or through studentships or fellowships.
In addition to the documentation currently required by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the student must submit a Research Project Proposal Form, a 1–2 page document outlining the M.Sc. or Ph.D. project and a Confirmation of Supervision form.
M.Sc. (Bioethics Option)
Admission to the master's specialization in Bioethics, from the base discipline of Medicine, is limited to students having degrees in Medicine, Nursing, or Physical and Occupational Therapy, as well as any other professional health training degree. Students who do not fit these criteria may be considered for admission on an individual basis.
For requirements, application deadlines, and further information regarding this program, please refer to the Bioethics entry or visit the Master's Specialization in Bioethics website.
M.Sc. or Ph.D. (Environment Option)
Although the requirements and application deadlines remain the same as the M.Sc. and Ph.D., applicants wishing to apply to the Environment Option must submit additional documents that constitute their application to both the Division of Experimental Medicine and the Bieler School of Environment. Further information can be found on the mcgill.ca/environment/envroption.
Students in the M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine may choose to transfer to the Environment Option; interested students should refer to the departmental website or contact the Student Affairs Office.
Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Medicine
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Medicine must hold a B.Sc. degree. Applicants must have completed with success the following courses: BIOL 200 (Molecular Biology), BIOL 202 (Basic Genetics), CHEM 212 (Introduction to Organic Chemistry), their equivalent, or permission of the coordinator.
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research
The Diploma program is open to health care and research professionals, medical residents, pharmacists, nurses, and those with an undergraduate degree in the medical and allied sciences.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 鶹AV and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures. Further information is also available on the Experimental Medicine website.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Acceptance by a research director (Confirmation of Supervision form duly completed)
- Research Project Proposal form, a 1–2 page document outlining the M.Sc. or Ph.D. research project
- Additional documents (in the cases of the M.Sc. (Bioethics Option) and the M.Sc. or Ph.D. (Environment Option))
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Division of Experimental Medicine and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 鶹AV departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available on our Division of Experimental Medicine website.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits)
The overall objective of this program is to train students in the in-depth analysis of fundamental, translational and/or clinical research. ...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine; Bioethics focuses on conducting innovative research in relation to a bioethical issue pertinent to health care, and bioethical issues from the current viewpoint of other relevant disciplines such as law, philosophy, and religious studies. The program includes a bioethics practicum; the thesis must focus on bioethics in relation...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Digital Health Innovation (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine; Digital Health Innovation focuses on the basics of clinical epidemiology, medical artificial intelligence, clinical innovation, and applied data science, including the use and generation of digitized health and social data using specialized software. Fundamentals of current AI applications in medicine, methods to employ big data...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Digital Health Innovation (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Environment (45 credits)
** This program is currently not offered. ** The M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine; Environment is a research program offered in collaboration with the Bieler School of Environment. As a complement to the unit’s expertise, the program considers how various dimensions (scientific, social, legal, ethical) interact to define environment and sustainability issues.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis): Environment (45 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Experimental Medicine
The overall objective of this program is to train students in the in-depth analysis of fundamental, translational and/or clinical research. Students perform studies at diverse levels, from molecular, cellular, and tissue to whole animal, human, and population in order to elucidate mechanisms behind human diseases, leading to drug discovery. Students are trained to...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Experimental Medicine.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Experimental Medicine: Environment
** This program is currently not offered. ** The Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine; Environment is a research program offered in collaboration with the School of Environment. As a complement to the unit’s expertise, the program considers how various dimensions (scientific, social, legal, ethical) interact to define environment and sustainability issues.
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Experimental Medicine: Environment.
Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Regenerative Medicine (15 credits)
The Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Medicine focuses on biology of stem cells, their uses in diagnostic and therapeutic applications, the practicalities of generating them, and using and modifying them for clinical translation. Exploration of the combination of stem cell-based model systems for drug discovery and disease modelling as well as the ethical...
For more information, see Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Regenerative Medicine (15 credits).
Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Clinical Research (30 credits)
The objectives of this program are to give students exposure to both theoretical and practical issues relevant to the conception and conduct of a clinical research study, and to put these principles into practice by participating in an ongoing clinical trial. The training provided qualifies students to manage and design clinical research studies in both academic...
For more information, see Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Clinical Research (30 credits).
Medicine, Family
Medicine, Family
Location
Location
- Department of Family Medicine
- 5858 Côte-des-Neiges Road, 3rd Floor
- Montreal QC H3S 1Z1
- Email: graduateprograms.fammed [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: mcgill.ca/familymed/education/graduate-programs
About Family Medicine
About Family Medicine
The 鶹AV Department of Family Medicine is home to an exceptional community of primary health care professionals, researchers, students, and support staff, whose mission is to contribute to the health of the population and the sustainability of the health care system in Quebec, in Canada, and internationally by:
- developing research and scholarly activity to contribute to the academic discipline;
- promoting curriculum innovation and education research;
- engaging in international and global health activities;
- developing and engaging in public policy discussions;
- training medical students, residents, and other health care professionals to become committed to primary care, contributing to accessibility, continuity, coordination, accountability, patient-centredness, and health promotion and prevention;
- promoting innovation in family medicine and primary health care delivery and practice.
We understand that research in family medicine and primary care is essential to the achievement of excellence in health care delivery, patient care, and education. Our research division is composed of Ph.D. and clinical researchers who dedicate their efforts to producing and translating knowledge that advances the discipline, practice, and teaching of family medicine and primary care while supporting the scholarly activities of clinicians and residents in the Department. We have developed unique and rigorous research programs for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students that advance academic excellence in family medicine and primary health care through patient-oriented, community-based research with innovative methodologies and participatory approaches.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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The M.Sc. in Family Medicine is a research-oriented thesis-based graduate program in family medicine. The objective is to increase the skills of those interested in carrying out research pertinent to the practice of family medicine. As many relevant research questions cross conventional boundaries of disciplines and research traditions, we incorporate an interdisciplinary approach with an emphasis on participatory research and community engagement. This program provides training in epidemiology and statistics, as well as in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. Students are also oriented for knowledge synthesis, and participatory research approaches. An emphasis is placed on the relevance of the thesis research to family practice and primary health care. Close links are maintained with the main family medicine clinical sites located around Montreal and Quebec. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits) |
The objectives of this program are to allow students to conduct innovative research in relation to a bioethical issue pertinent to health care and to acquire a working knowledge of bioethical issues from the current viewpoint of other relevant disciplines such as law, philosophy, and religious studies. A minimum of 45 credits is required including the thesis. The research culminates in the preparation of a thesis. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis): Medical Education (45 credits) |
This program will have very close ties to the Family Medicine Educational Research Group (FMER), which is the corollary of the educational innovations in teaching and research conceived and established in the 鶹AV Department of Family Medicine since 2005. The FMER group's ultimate goal is to advance knowledge to:
This research agenda of FMER is articulated into four interrelated streams: |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Family Medicine & Primary Care |
The Ph.D. program will build upon our M.Sc in Family Medicine. Research topics in the field of family medicine and primary health care cross conventional discipline boundaries and research traditions. Our training program focuses on patient-oriented, community-based research using innovative methodologies and participatory approaches. The program advances academic excellence in family medicine and primary health care. |
Medicine, Family Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Medicine, Family Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Our program encourages the following applicants:
- Practicing family physicians
- Undergraduate university students with a strong interest in family medicine research
- Family medicine residents who are completing their residency and would like to continue with their education by completing an enhanced skills program specializing in family medicine research with the possibility of obtaining an M.Sc. degree. If interested, you may learn more about the Clinician Scholar Program here
What do we look for?
High academic achievement: A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.4 is required out of a possible maximum CGPA of 4.0, or a GPA of 3.6 is required in the last two years of full-time studies.
Proof of competency in oral and written English: TOEFL: International students who have not received their instruction in English, or whose mother tongue is not English, must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language () with a minimum score of 86 on the Internet-based test (iBT), with each component score not less than 20 (internet-based test).
Alternatively, students may submit International English Language Testing System () scores with a minimum overall band score of 6.5. Original score reports must be submitted (photocopies will not be accepted).
For overseas graduates, an attempt is made to situate the applicant's academic grades among the standards of their universities. Grades are, however, converted to their 鶹AV equivalent. International Grade Conversion charts, as well as required admission documentation for each country, are provided by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and prospective students should refer to these in order to determine if they are admissible to our program.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 鶹AV and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
All supplemental application materials and supporting documents must be uploaded directly to the 鶹AV admissions processing system.
- Supervisor: All students must be matched to a supervisor to be admitted to our graduate programs; this matching will occur during the application process (i.e., after the applicant has submitted a complete application). After the application has been received, the applicants will have an opportunity to be chosen for an interview with one of our supervisors if the minimum admission requirements have been met. After the application is complete, candidates may contact potential supervisors who interest them for an interview.
- Application form and fee: All applicants must complete the Online Application. The application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee payable by credit card (Visa or Mastercard); fee amounts and details are listed on the Student Accounts website. Please ensure you apply for the M.Sc. in Family Medicine or the Ph.D. in Family Medicine and Primary Care.
- Curriculum Vitae: Please upload the latest version of your CV, which should include a listing of previous research experience and publications. All relevant research experience should be included in your CV since you are applying for a research position in the Department.
- Letters of Reference: Two (2) or three (3) letters of reference must accompany any application to our program. These letters must be no more than six months old, must be on letterhead paper, and are required to be uploaded to the admissions processing system. Applicants are encouraged to request references from academic or other professional employers who can evaluate their potential for graduate studies and research, and who can attest to the applicant’s research skills. Referees will also be asked to rank each applicant and to provide a size of the comparison (i.e., out of 50 supervised students). Any applicant having undertaken previous graduate studies (whether at 鶹AV or elsewhere) should make sure that one of the letters of reference is from their graduate supervisor. Please note: On the application form, applicants must provide the names and email addresses of referees. 鶹AV will contact these referees via email and invite them to upload reference letters on the applicant's behalf (along with the instructions on how to upload the documents). Neither of these reference letters should be from the proposed supervisor.
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Personal Statement: Applicants must submit a personal statement in which they:
- describe their background and the reasons why they are applying to the desired program;
- describe their research interests and with whom, among the list of potential supervisors, they would like to work;
- describe how they hope to impact family medicine practice; and
- describe future plans upon graduation from the desired program.
- Writing Assessment
- Interview
- Official Transcripts: Applicants must submit one (1) official copy of all transcripts for all post-secondary education undertaken (Quebec students need not submit CEGEP transcripts). Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the 鶹AV admissions processing system. Official transcripts are required when an offer of admission has been extended. Please note: Official transcripts are not required for studies conducted at 鶹AV.
- Writing Sample (for Ph.D. and Bioethics option applicants only): Applicants to our Ph.D. program must upload a writing sample to review, preferably a thesis or a published article. For Bioethics option applicants, please upload a sample of your writing skills from your undergraduate studies; it does not need to be a thesis or a publication.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Family Medicine and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 鶹AV departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
All supporting documents must be received by February 1 for the Fall semester. Candidates who are interested in our MSc programs are only allowed to apply for the Fall semester. Candidates who are interested in our Ph.D. in Family Medicine and Primary Care program may apply in either the Fall or Winter semesters.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits)
The Master of Science in Family Medicine is a research-oriented, two-year graduate program of 45 credits. The program focuses on core methodologies, frameworks, and applications of scientific principles within the realm of family medicine research.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits)
** Bioethics option no longer available.** The M.Sc. in Family Medicine; Bioethics is a thesis graduate program option designed to provide graduate training to those interested in studying empirical research methods and bioethics specialization.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis): Bioethics (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis): Medical Education (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Family Medicine; Medical Education focuses on educating future scholars in family medicine education research. The program includes teaching and learning in research methodologies while emphasizing training in educational theories and topics, with a particular attention to health professions education. The thesis must concern an educational issue...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Family Medicine (Thesis): Medical Education (45 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Family Medicine & Primary Care
The PhD program will build upon our MSc in Family Medicine. ...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Family Medicine & Primary Care.
Oncology
Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology
Location
Location
- Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology
- 5100 de Maisonneuve Blvd West, Suite 720
- Montreal QC H4A 3T2
- Website: mcgill.ca/oncology
Graduate Diploma (Grad. Dip.) Oncology (30 credits)
The Graduate Diploma in Oncology provides exposure to the entire spectrum of principles and practice in all fields of oncology as well as its research domains while allowing exploration in more detail of a specific area of focus through courses and a practicum. The areas of focus are: population and global cancer control, psychosocial oncology/palliative care,...
For more information, see Graduate Diploma (Grad. Dip.) Oncology (30 credits).
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Location
Location
- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- MUHC (Royal Victoria Hospital)
- 1001 Boul. Decarie, D05.5709
- Montreal QC H4A 3J1
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-934-1934, ext. 36386
- Website: mcgill.ca/ent
About Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
About Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
The Master of Science degree offered by the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery provides inter-disciplinary training for clinical or basic science research in Otolaryngology. Master's programs can include research on normal function and disease of head and neck structures: otology, neuro-otology, laryngology, rhinology, oncology, surgery, auditory-vestibular sciences, middle-ear modelling, oto-toxicity, genomics, infection, thyroid disease, or genetics.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Otolaryngology (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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The master's program is intended for those having with a strong interest in otolaryngology research (e.g., Otolaryngologists, physicians, Ph.D.s, dentists, therapists, veterinarians, medical professionals, engineering or science undergraduates, etc.). The program addresses research questions using an interdisciplinary approach, combining methodologies of both the clinical sciences and the basic sciences. The master's program is unique in Canada and rare elsewhere. Graduates of the program can better treat ear-nose-throat diseases; they are better positioned to do, and to evaluate, research in Otolaryngology. They typically obtain the most highly sought positions in their fields.. |
Otolaryngology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Otolaryngology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission to the M.Sc. program requires acceptance by a research supervisor, and the proposed program must be approved by the Department.
Applicants require a strong interest in otolaryngology research. They can be otolaryngologists, physicians, Ph.D.s, dentists, therapists, veterinarians, medical professionals, engineering, or science undergraduates, among others.
The results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum of 86 on the Internet-based test—iBT) with each component score not less than 20 is required for applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone).
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 鶹AV and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Prospective students should contact research supervisors individually.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Otolaryngology and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 鶹AV departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Otolaryngology (Thesis) (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Otolaryngology (Thesis) (45 credits).
Pathology
Pathology
Location
Location
- Department of Pathology
- Duff Medical Building
- 3775 University Street, Room B4
- Montreal QC H3A 2B4
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-3045
- Email: gradstudies.pathology [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: mcgill.ca/pathology
About Pathology
About Pathology
Pathology is the specialized area of biomedical science that emphasizes the study of disease, and it is therefore one of the most multidisciplinary fields of research. Investigators in a pathology department may be utilizing information and experimental techniques originally developed in almost any area of modern biology and, in return, may contribute new knowledge of benefit to many other disciplines. Research on disease may target any of the organ systems, in normal and abnormal conditions, and studies may be conducted from a structural, functional, or molecular perspective at any level—from the intact organism down to specific components of the individual cell. Research in pathology often provides a unique link to human data, with an opportunity to translate experimental research into improved methods of diagnosis and therapy.
- To train students in the design, performance, interpretation, and documentation of laboratory research by guiding them as they carry out a thesis project in one of the many sub-disciplines of pathology.
- To ensure that students have a comprehensive knowledge of biomedical science, with an advanced and up-to-date understanding of pathology. In addition to the scientific component, Ph.D. candidates should also become familiar with the general principles of diagnostic pathology. (Foreign medical graduates should be aware that this level of conceptual knowledge regarding diagnostic procedures is not adequate preparation for clinical employment and those wishing to practise Pathology as a medical specialty should apply for residency training rather than graduate studies.)
- To provide initial training in effective techniques of scientific communication: organizing and delivering lectures and research seminars; preparing and evaluating manuscripts and grant applications.
The Pathology Department offers research training in a wide variety of areas such as:
- Cancer research, including the fundamental biology of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, brain tumors, soft tissue tumors, and the mechanisms of metastasis;
- Immunology and transplantation;
- Autoimmune disorders;
- Ophthalmic pathology;
- Stem cell biology;
- Pulmonary disease;
- Neurodegenerative disorders;
- Smooth muscle pathophysiology; and
- Genomic biology of cancer.
Modern techniques and equipment include light, fluorescence, and electron microscopy (both transmission and scanning), laser capture, flow cytometry, DNA, RNA, protein analysis, cell culture, advanced immunological, pharmacological, biochemical, and physiological techniques, as well as morphometry and computer-aided analysis.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pathology (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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Graduates can directly enter rewarding careers in research, or opt to continue with their studies and obtain a Ph.D. Some combine their research training with subsequent training in medicine, law, or business administration. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pathology |
Our graduates enter successful careers in industry, academia, government/international agencies, or clinical medicine, sometimes combining two of these options. They leave 鶹AV with experience in leadership and communication skills in addition to being highly trained in biomedical research, and their career choices include a wide range of administrative and research positions around the world. |
Pathology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Pathology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a B.Sc. or an equivalent degree with an extensive background in the physiological and biological sciences. An academic record equivalent to or better than a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required for at least the two final full-time years of undergraduate training, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 overall, but acceptance is competitive and higher grades are generally required. It is an advantage if candidates have very favourable supporting letters or have demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for research. All candidates are expected to apply for scholarships and fellowships, which usually require a higher CGPA or other evidence of excellence.
Applicants to graduate studies whose native language is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English. Before acceptance, appropriate exam results must be submitted directly from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Office. These applicants are usually required to take the in order to properly evaluate their suitability.
Students are normally accepted into the M.Sc. program, and those candidates showing exceptional ability may be permitted to transfer into the Ph.D. program after one year of training.
Applicants who already possess an additional degree (M.Sc., M.D.) with appropriate research experience may be allowed to register in the Ph.D. program directly.
For further information, applicants may contact the Teaching Office, Department of Pathology: gradstudies.pathology [at] mcgill.ca.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 鶹AV and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
All applications will be evaluated by the Graduate Students Committee. Candidates found suitable must then be accepted by a research director, and adequate funding must be obtained for both personal support and research expenses.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Pathology Department and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 鶹AV departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pathology (Thesis) (45 credits)
All students must take PATH 300 plus a course in statistics if they have not completed these requirements before admission. ...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pathology (Thesis) (45 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pathology
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pathology.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Location
Location
- Department of Psychiatry
- 1033 Pine Avenue West
- Montreal QC H3A 1A1
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-4176
- Fax: 514-398-4370
- Email: graduate.psychiatry [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: mcgill.ca/psychiatry
About Psychiatry
About Psychiatry
鶹AV’s Department of Psychiatry is one the most prestigious in the world. In the 1950s and 60s, Heinz Lehmann conducted the first North American clinical trials for antipsychotic and antidepressant medications. Theodore Sourkes identified the core neurobiological features of Parkinson’s disease, and Eric Wittkower and Jack Fried brought together scholars from Anthropology and Psychiatry to create Transcultural Psychiatric Studies. Since then, faculty members and graduate students continue outstanding research in addictions; Alzheimer’s and childhood disorders; eating, personality, and mood disorders; stress; trauma; and psychosis. The work is conducted in people and animal models, and also benefits from expertise ranging from neuroimaging and epigenetics to mental health services and public policy. Our work remains at the cutting edge of research on health, disease, and recovery.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mental Health (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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The graduate program in Mental Health is designed to provide advanced research training in the basic, applied, and social sciences relevant to issues in psychiatry. Applicants are admitted from a wide range of backgrounds, including undergraduate degrees in relevant areas (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, sociology, medical anthropology, nursing, and medicine), and those who are pursuing their psychiatry residency at 鶹AV. Most, though not all students, continue to a Ph.D. program. The graduate program does not provide clinical training. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mental Health |
The Ph.D. in Mental Health is designed to provide advanced research training in the basic, applied, and social sciences relevant to issues in psychiatry. Applicants are admitted from a wide range of backgrounds, including M.Sc. or M.A. degrees in relevant areas (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, sociology, medical anthropology, nursing, and medicine). The Ph.D. program does not provide clinical training. |
Psychiatry Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Psychiatry Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
- A strong background in science and/or social science, as demonstrated by academic achievement equivalent to a GPA of 3.3 (on a 4-point scale) or 3.5 in the last two years
- An outline of the proposed thesis research, to be written by the prospective student in collaboration with an appropriate research supervisor
- Two letters of reference
- or certificate of proficiency in English for non-Canadian applicants whose mother tongue and language of education is not English, with a minimum score of 86 on the TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT), with each component score not less than 20, or 6.5 on the IELTS test
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Application Procedures
Application Procedures
鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply-now.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 鶹AV and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Personal Statement – describing the specific reasons for seeking a Master of Science degree in Psychiatry
- Letters of Reference – with Applicant Evaluation checklist forms (see Department mcgill.ca/psychiatry/education/graduate-program/prospective-students/msc-mental-health/application-steps)
- Written Confirmation of Supervision form (see Department mcgill.ca/psychiatry/education/graduate-program/prospective-students/msc-mental-health/application-steps) from the proposed research supervisor
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Psychiatry and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 鶹AV departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mental Health (Thesis) (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Mental Health provides training in research methodology related to psychiatry and mental health topics and entails the completion of a thesis research project.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mental Health (Thesis) (45 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mental Health
The Ph.D. in Mental Health, which is rooted in a strong tradition of multidisciplinary research approaches, focuses on the development of mental health services and policy, social and cultural psychiatry, and clinical and transnational psychiatry. Students are exposed to a rich body of knowledge in psychiatry and mental health research methods by participating in...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mental Health.
Surgical and Interventional Sciences
Surgical and Interventional Sciences
Location
Location
- Surgical and Interventional Sciences (formerly Experimental Surgery)
- Montreal General Hospital
- 1650 Cedar Avenue, T5-110
- Montreal QC H3G 1A4
- Graduate Program Coordinator, Ph.D. program: Sharon Turner gradstudies.surgery [at] mcgill.ca
- Student Affairs Coordinator, M.Sc. thesis program: Laura Epure surgicalresearch.med [at] mcgill.ca
- Program Administrator, M.Sc. thesis program (on assignment): 514-396-2190.
- Website: mcgill.ca/surgicalandinterventionalsciences
About Surgical and Interventional Sciences
About Surgical and Interventional Sciences
Please note: In 2024, Experimental Surgery was renamed Surgical and Interventional Sciences.
Surgical and Interventional Sciences division offers graduate-level training leading to an M.Sc. or Ph.D.. At the master's level, in addition to the core program, those who are interested have a new opportunity to choose a concentration in Surgical Innovation, Surgical Education, or Global Surgery. The Surgical and Interventional Sciences division is responsible for the administration of the graduate programs and allows excellent opportunities for training under the supervision of professors located in the Research Institute of the 鶹AV Health Centre or other 鶹AV teaching hospitals. The scope of the research and close connections with other Montreal research centres and 鶹AV departments provide ample opportunities for collaboration. Research in the Department covers a wide spectrum, including injury, repair, recovery, tissue engineering, transplantation, fibrosis, cancer and stem cell biology, biomechanics, organ failure, surgical stimulation, surgical innovation, education, and evaluative/outcomes research.
For those interested in exploring the clinical technology sector, we also offer both a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Surgical Innovation.
Please consult our department page for more information on finding a supervisor.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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The M.Sc. core program is intended for students wishing to pursue careers in academia, the medical field, or industry. Thesis projects available in the various laboratories of the Department are multidisciplinary and ensure that students are exposed to a broad spectrum of research projects and experimental approaches. Students who have achieved superior progress in their research have the option to transfer to the Ph.D. program, waiving the M.Sc. thesis submission. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Digital Health Innovation (45 credits) |
The program focuses on the basics of clinical epidemiology, medical artificial intelligence, clinical innovation, and applied data science, including the use and generation of digitized health and social data using specialized software. Fundamentals of current AI applications in medicine, methods to employ big data in clinical tool development, mathematical principals underpinning digital health and big data, and design thinking methodology in clinical innovation. High-volume streams of clinical and health-related data from clinical systems, wearables, and social media. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Global Surgery (45 credits) |
This concentration emphasizes healthcare needs specifically within the surgical field in resource-limited settings. It comprises three main pillars: research, education, and mentorship. Through extensive research work, students will participate in the design and implementation of innovative approaches in surgical care and injury surveillance, advancing the surgical capacities in low- and middle-income countries. Students will also participate in global surgical endeavours, allowing professionals from partner countries and Canada to engage in a learning and knowledge transfer experience through training and courses. Students choosing this option will have the opportunity to engage in international projects and orient their work depending on their research interest (i.e., health economics, injury epidemiology, etc.) aligned with the Centre for Global Surgery's (CGS) mission. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Surgical Education (45 credits) |
This concentration provides a foundation in surgical education practice and research. The program highlights the unique teaching and learning environment of surgery coupled with a basis in educational theory, curricular design, and implementation. A major emphasis of this program is surgical educational research with the elaboration, designs, implementation, and analysis of a research project founded in best practices of educational research. The research project may encompass, but is not limited to, surgical stimulation, technical skills acquisition, surgical technology, and assessment. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Science (Thesis): Surgical Innovation (45 credits) |
This concentration is intended for residents interested in developing new devices and software solutions for surgical needs, as well as non-clinician trainees with a passion for healthcare technology. The program allows for a hands-on learning experience for students to develop skills necessary to work within multidisciplinary teams in the creation of novel, needs-driven and marketable prototypes used in development of novel surgical and medical devices. As such, participants work in these teams to identify clinical needs and to innovate solutions to them. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.)Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Surgical Outcomes Research (45 credits) |
This concentration offers a graduate-level training program focused on the science of measuring and improving the outcomes of surgical patients. Students in this concentration will complete coursework addressing research methods, biostatistics, and strategies to measure and improve postoperative outcomes. This concentration aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to start a successful career as a surgical outcomes researcher. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Non-Thesis) (45 credits) |
This is a graduate level training program in fundamentals of modern surgical research. The program is based primarily on academic course work and short projects. It is designed to be flexible and provide students the opportunity to gain knowledge in various surgical core disciplines while allowing training opportunities in more specific areas such as global surgery, innovation, education or as the interest of the students dictates. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Non-Thesis): Oncology (45 credits) |
The program offers training in surgical research related to oncology and examines the broad range of disciplines in cancer research and care. In addition to an oncology practicum that focuses on a research project in a chosen cancer research discipline, there also will be a surgery research project with a focus on cancer. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences |
The doctoral program is intended for students with excellent academic standing who wish to pursue research-focused careers in academia, the medical field, or industry. Thesis projects, available in the various laboratories of the Department, ensure that students receive in-depth training and exposure to varied conceptual frameworks and a wide array of experimental strategies. |
Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Surgical Innovation (15 credits) |
The centre of this graduate program is two innovation courses (EXSU 620 and EXSU 621) delivered by the 鶹AV Department of Surgery. The first semester of the program focuses on team building and, supported by lectures, the students embark on a needs-finding process by observing all aspects of clinical activity in their focus themes. The trainees learn basic prototyping skills, start-up organization, and project management. This is supplemented by a basic statistics course and an introduction to the current status of biomedical research innovation. This certificate then gives a solid non-thesis-based foundation in the innovation process. |
Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Surgical Innovation (30 credits) |
The core components of this program are two-fold. Firstly, two innovation courses are offered by the 鶹AV Department of Surgery (EXSU 620 Surgical Innovation 1 and EXSU 621 Surgical Innovation 2). Supporting courses are delivered by the 鶹AV Department of Surgery, with some sessions provided by external partners, including local industry (Regulatory & IP), the John Molson School of Business (JMSB) (lean start-up), Concordia University (software design), and L'École de technologie supérieure (ETS) (prototyping). Secondly, fundamental business and management courses are taken concurrently, provided by Continuing Studies (鶹AV) and JMSB, and reinforce the innovation project team experience. |
Surgical and Interventional Sciences (formerly Experimental Surgery) Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Surgical and Interventional Sciences (formerly Experimental Surgery) Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
M.Sc. Core Program
Usually a B.Sc., M.D., or D.V.M. degree is required, with a minimum CGPA of 3.2/4.0. Applications will be accepted from candidates sponsored by a research supervisor willing to provide laboratory space, funding, and direction for their research work.
M.Sc. Concentrations
Generally a B.Sc. in biological, biomedical, and life science; physical science; computer science; an M.D. degree; or a B.Eng. is required. Exceptionally, on a case-by-case basis, an applicant holding a B.Com.; B.C.L./LL.B.; or B.A. or B.Sc. in humanities and social sciences will be considered. An applicant must have a minimum CGPA of 3.2/4.0.
Ph.D. Program
Admission is usually through one of the M.Sc. programs, either upon completion of the M.Sc. degree, or by transfer from the first year of M.Sc. to the second year of Ph.D. studies, within the Department. Request for such transfer is to be made in writing by the thesis supervisor during the candidate's first year of M.Sc. studies. A candidate for transfer must submit an application to the doctoral program according to normal procedures and deadlines. Transfer is granted on the basis of an examination administered by the student's Research Advisory Committee. Exceptional students with a minimum 3.5/4.0 CGPA may apply directly to the Ph.D. program.
Students with an M.Sc. degree from other departments or from other recognized universities whose M.Sc. topic is closely related to the subject of their Ph.D. research may be admitted directly into the Ph.D. program, at the level of Ph.D. 2, at the discretion of the Department. Exceptional students with a master's degree unrelated to their proposed research may be admitted to Ph.D. 1.
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma
Generally a B.Sc. in biological, biomedical and life science; physical science; computer science; an M.D. degree; or a B.Eng. is required. Exceptionally, on a case-by-case basis, an applicant holding a B.Com.; B.C.L./LL.B.; or B.A. or B.Sc. in humanities and social sciences will be considered. An applicant must have a minimum CGPA of 3.2/4.0.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 鶹AV and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Project Proposal
- Confirmation of Supervisor
- Letter of Understanding
- Tuition Assistance
Additional Requirements for the Concentrations in Surgical Education and Surgical Innovation and M.Sc. Non-Thesis, M.Sc. Non-Thesis Oncology
- Letter of Intent – A letter of intent from the students describing their reasons for pursuing the concentration of their choice, what their qualifications are, and why they should be accepted.
- Interview session – Students applying to the concentration in Surgical Education or in Surgical Innovation may be requested to attend an interview session either in person, by phone, or via Skype.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by Surgical and Interventional Sciences and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 鶹AV departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis) (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences; Surgical Innovation program focuses on hands-on learning experience and the skills necessary for the creation of novel, needs driven and marketable prototypes used in development of novel surgical and medical devices. Identification of clinical needs and innovate solutions.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis) (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Digital Health Innovation (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences; Digital Health Innovation focuses on the basics of clinical ...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Digital Health Innovation (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Global Surgery (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences; Global Surgery emphasizes health care needs ...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Global Surgery (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Surgical Education (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences; Surgical Education provides a foundation in ...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Surgical Education (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Science (Thesis): Surgical Innovation (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences; Surgical Innovation program focuses on hands-on learning experience and the skills necessary for the creation of novel, needs driven and marketable prototypes used in development of novel surgical and medical devices. Identification of clinical needs and innovate solutions.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Science (Thesis): Surgical Innovation (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.)Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Surgical Outcomes Research (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences; Surgical Outcomes Research program focuses on the science of ...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.)Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Thesis): Surgical Outcomes Research (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Non-Thesis): Oncology (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences; Non‐Thesis - Oncology program offers training in surgical research related to oncology and examines the broad range of disciplines in cancer research and care. In addition to an oncology practicum that focuses on a research project in a chosen cancer research discipline, there also will be a surgery research...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Non-Thesis): Oncology (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
This M.Sc. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences; Non‐Thesis offers training in core fundamentals of modern ...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences (Non-Thesis) (45 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences
The Ph.D. in Surgical and Interventional Sciences focuses on the field of surgery and interventions. The program emphasizes research that involves innovative surgical techniques, patient management strategies, and the application of new technological advances in the medical field.
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Surgical and Interventional Sciences.
Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Surgical Innovation (15 credits)
The core of this 15-credit graduate program consists of two innovation courses (EXSU 620 and EXSU 621) delivered by 鶹AV Department of Surgery, with some sessions offered by external partners: John Molson School of Business (lean start-up), Concordia (software design), Local Industry (Regulatory & IP), and ETS (prototyping). the first semester of the program core...
For more information, see Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Surgical Innovation (15 credits).
Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Surgical Innovation (30 credits)
The cores of this 30-credit program are two-fold. Firstly, two innovation courses are offered by the 鶹AV Department of Experimental Surgery (EXSU 620-Surgical Innovation & 621-Surgical Innovation 2) and supporting courses are delivered by the 鶹AV Department of Surgery with some sessions in those courses provided by external partners: Local Industry ...
For more information, see Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Surgical Innovation (30 credits).