Doctor of Medicine [M.D] (Special Training and Research)
4 year
Full Time
On Campus
6,525/Yr
6,525 /Yr
Offered By:
- The University of Alberta offers an MD with Special Training and Research for a duration of 4 years or 5 terms program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry provides this program to undergraduate medical education (UME) students.
- This program is designed for those students who wish to participate in the research above what is offered within the UME curriculum.
- UME students join a research team and directly engage in biomedical research while concurrently fulfilling MD with Special Training and Research requirements (application, presentations, reporting, defense).
- Students that successfully complete their MD degree and all requirements of the program receive the designation of Special Training in Research on their degree parchment and transcript.
- The main objective of this program is:
- to foster a greater awareness of the importance of research to UME students.
- provide opportunities for UME students to participate in fundamental or clinical research during a 24-week research program.
- provide formative feedback to help develop UME student skills in critical thinking, writing, and presentation.
- provide formal recognition of students that show a good practical understanding of the scientific process, including development, formulation, and testing of hypotheses, experimental design, validation, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of results.
- Students can apply for various types of scholarships like Alberta Blue Cross Scholarship in Dentistry, Alberta Dental Association and College Awards, Albert Bodnarchuk Award in Dentistry, etc.
- The MD program is dedicated to the improvement of health through excellence and leadership in our educational programs, in fundamental and applied research, and in the prevention and treatment of illness.
- Students get the opportunity to participate in the design and execution of a peer-reviewed research project, present results, and defend conclusions.
- The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta provides opportunities to the students to involved in the community and gain experience working with non-profit organizations.
- The School of Dentistry offers a fully accredited program, with state-of-the-art facilities including a full-service dental clinic.
- Job opportunities after MD with Special Training and Research are Dental Surgeon, Oral Surgery, etc.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 6525 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | 10800 |
| Food | 2700 |
| Total Cost | 13500 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should complete a master's degree from a recognized university.
- The minimum cumulative GPA required to be eligible to apply for Albertan students is 3.30 and 3.50 for Non-Albertan students on the UofA 4.0 grading scale.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a master’s degree from a recognized university.
- Completed Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) exam.
- Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates: All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Indian School Certificate.
- Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 75% marks.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
90 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
310 / 340
Avg. Score in
GRE
125 / 160
Avg. Score in
Duolingo
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Degree Certificate: It provides proof of degree completion and must be an original copy issued by the institution with an official stamp or seal.
- Medical Testing and Immunization Requirements: Students must have immunization records that are due at the time when admission is confirmed.
- Proof of Residency Status: Because residency status determines the competitive pool in which students are ranked, students may be required to present proof of residency status.
- Police Information Checks: Students should be aware that a clear Police Information Check (PIC) is required as a condition of admission and that any criminal charges pending must be declared.
- Personal Interview: Students have to give an interview to get admission in this program.
- Students have to submit the results from the Canadian Dental Aptitude Test.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Dentist
- Dental Surgeon
- Endodontic
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pedodontics
- Periodontics
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alberta Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student 5,544/Yr$5,544 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) | Scholarship per student 8,312/Yr$8,312 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| University of Alberta Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship | Scholarship per student 3,572/Yr$3,572 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per student 33,115/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student 8,459/Yr$8,459 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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