In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Cumming School of Medicine requirements, the program requires:
a) Qualifications:
- Normally, a four-year BSc degree in biological sciences or equivalent.
- A minimum admission grade point average of 3.30 (on the University of Calgary four-point system; equivalent to a "B+") based on the last two years of the undergraduate degree consisting of a minimum of 60 units.
b) English Language Proficiency:
See Medicine Programs.
c) Immunizations:
See Medicine Programs.
d) Additional Requirements:
- Applicants are required to arrange for the submission of two reference letters. References must follow the guidelines posted on the program’s website for prospective students.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A Vision Statement (no more than one page in length) outlining career goals, and how the MBT program will help to achieve them.
Suggested Preparatory Courses: Genetics (Biology 311 or equivalent), Cellular and Molecular Biology (Biology 331 or equivalent), Biochemistry or macro molecules (Biochemistry 393 or equivalent), and senior-level course work in at least two of the following subject areas: microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and/or physiology.