Calendar 2005/2006

Location

Health Sciences Centre, Room G321

Faculty number

(403) 210-9572

Fax

(403) 210-8109

E-mail address

mbtgrad@ucalgary.ca

Web page URL

http://www.biotech.ucalgary.ca/

Master of Biomedical Technology (MBT), course-based

This interdisciplinary program involves several areas of Medical Science: biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, immunology, microbiology, genetics and pharmacology.

The Master of Biomedical Technology Graduate Program and the Haskayne School of Business offer a combined MBT/MBA program. Contact the Graduate Science Education Office for further information.

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the program requires:

(a)Normally, a four year Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences, or its equivalent

(b)A minimum admission grade point average of 3.20 on a four-point scale over the last two full years or equivalent

(c)For students required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a TOEFL score of 600 (written) or 250 (computer-based)

(d)A current resume and a personal statement (approx. 300 words) outlining career goals, and how the MBT program will help achieve them

Deadline for the submission of completed applications for September admission:

30 April for applicants with Canadian or US transcripts

March 31 for applicants with international transcripts

The applicant must make advanced credit requests as part of the admission process. In consultation with the graduate program coordinator, advanced credit may be requested in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations.

The program consists of a minimum of nine half-courses plus a practicum, which counts as two half-courses, normally carried out from June to August.

Orientation/Introductory Block Course

(Half-course: two week split -pass/fail)

Introduction to Biomedical Technology

MDSC 673

Two full courses

Principles of Physiology and Pharmacology

Principles of Microbiology and Immunology

MDSC 674.01

MDSC 674.02

One half-course

Seminars in Biotechnology Business Aspects

MDSC 672

Practicum (full course)

Practicum in Biomedical Technology

MDSC 670

Three elective half-courses

Normally chosen from the graduate courses offered by the Faculty of Medicine. With the approval of the graduate coordinator and the Faculty concerned, an appropriate course offered by another Faculty may be substituted.

Recommended: MDSC 755.XX, Directed Study, MDSC 675, MDSC 717

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This program may be completed in one year on a full-time basis. It may also be completed on a part-time basis. Maximum completion time is six years.

The graduate coordinator will serve as interim supervisor for all newly admitted students. Students must have a supervisor within three months. The selection of the supervisor must be by mutual agreement between the student and the faculty member concerned and approved by the MBT Graduate Coordinator.

All students take a comprehensive examination with a written and an oral component after the completion of all required program components. The written component consists of a report on the practicum. The oral component examines the ability of the student to integrate the materials learned during the practicum and in the courses. The examination committee consists of a neutral chair and three faculty members, one of whom is external to the MBT program.

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Course information can be found at http://www.biotech.ucalgary.ca/mbt_about_coordinators.html.

Contact the Graduate Science Education Office for more information.