University of Calgary : Medicine, Cardiovascular/Respiratory Sciences MDCV

Medicine, Cardiovascular/Respiratory Sciences MDCV

Contact Information Location: Health Sciences Centre, Room G329
Faculty number: 403.220.8306
Fax: 403.210.8109
E-mail address: cvrgrad@ucalgary.ca
Web page URL: http://www.ucalgary.ca/crs_gse/

1. Degrees and Specializations Offered

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MSc), thesis-based

Faculty members within the Department hold academic appointments in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Medicine, Medical Physiology and Biophysics, or Pharmacology & Therapeutics. Faculty members are affiliated with the Cardiovascular, Smooth Muscle and Respiratory Research Groups.

Students in the master and doctoral degree programs are normally considered full-time.

2. Admission Requirements

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Medicine requirements, the Department requires:

a) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (written test), or 100 (internet-based test), a minimum IELTS score of 7.0, or a minimum MELAB score of 84, or a minimum PTE score of 70.

b) Two references from individuals that can attest to the applicants' academic background. Each referee to provide a reference form and accompanying letter on institutional letterhead.

3. Application Deadline

Deadlines for submission of complete applications for students with international transcripts:

April 1 for September admission
August 1 for January admission
December 1 for May admission

Deadlines for submission of complete applications for students with Canadian and US transcripts:

June 1 for September admission
October 1 for January admission
March 1 for May admission

4. Advanced Credit Advanced credit for previous course work is usually not given. See “Medicine Programs”.

5. Program/Course Requirements

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Medicine requirements, the Department requires:

a) The minimum course requirement is normally two half courses for an MSc and an additional one half course for a PhD program. At least one course for an MSc program and two courses for a PhD program should be from the list of recommended MDCV graduate courses. The amount of course work is determined by the student’s supervisory committee. However, it also must meet the departmental minimum requirements.

b) Students holding a completed BSc degree entering the PhD program are required to successfully complete a minimum of three half courses.

c) Students holding a completed MSc degree in the same area of study entering the PhD program are required to complete a minimum of one half course provided that a minimum of two half courses were completed in their MSc program.

d) Students transferring from the MSc program to the PhD program are required to complete a minimum of one additional half course.

e) Students holding a completed MSc degree in an unrelated field of studies entering the Ph.D. program are required to complete a minimum of three half courses unless otherwise agreed by the student's supervisory committee.

f) Attendance at the seminar and journal club series organized by the student’s respective research group (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, or Smooth Muscle) and the presentation of at least one research-in-progress seminar annually. Students are also required to participate in the monthly MDCV student seminar program, which will include an annual presentation.

The amount of course work is determined by the student’s supervisory committee; however, it also must meet the departmental minimum requirements.

6. Additional Requirements Attendance at a Research Integrity Day workshop is required for all graduate students. MSc students must attend prior to defending their thesis and PhD students must attend prior to their candidacy oral examination.

7. Credit for Undergraduate Courses Credit may be given for courses taken below the 600 level. At least one half of a graduate student’s course work must be at the 600 level or higher. Only under unusual circumstances and upon the recommendation of the supervisory committee and approval by the Graduate Director may credit be received for courses numbered 500–599.

8. Time Limit Expected completion time is four years for the Doctor of Philosophy program. Expected completion time is four to five years for the MD/Master’s program and six to seven years for the MD/PhD program.
See “Medicine Programs” for maximum completion times.

9. Supervisory Assignments The selection of the supervisor must be by mutual agreement between the student and the faculty member concerned and approved by the MDCV Graduate Director. The supervisor will be a member of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory or Smooth Muscle Research Groups. Every graduate student must have a supervisory committee named within eight months after initial registration. The final composition of the supervisory committee must be approved by the MDCV Graduate Director.

10. Required Examinations See “Medicine Programs” entry in this Calendar.

11. Research Proposal Requirements See “Medicine Programs” entry in this Calendar.

12. Special Registration Information None.

13. Financial Assistance

All students who are accepted into the Cardiovascular/Respiratory Science Graduate Program will receive a minimal stipend as reflected by current CIHR/AHFMR awards. Students are encouraged to apply to external agencies for financial support and studentship awards. University of Calgary Scholarships are also available (see Awards and Financial Assistance section of this Calendar). Possible sources of financial support are listed on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website:
http://grad.ucalgary.ca/awards.

Students in the program are eligible to receive a Graduate Student Support scholarship to assist them with tuition while paying full program fees. The amount of the scholarship varies from year to year.

14. Other Information

Courses in the Department of Cardiovascular / Respiratory Sciences are offered under the auspices of the Department of Medical Science. For information on course requirements please visit the graduate program’s webpage at http://www.ucalgary.ca/crs_gse/.

Detailed course descriptions are available at http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/ and timetabling information can be found through the MyUofC portal.

15. Faculty Members/Research Interests Faculty members and their research interests may be found at http://www.ucalgary.ca/crs_gse/node/30.

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