1. Pediatrics
web: www.pediatrics.ualberta.ca/Education
email: pedsgraded@med.ualberta.ca
Areas of Research
Why study Pediatrics at the U of A?
• Aboriginal Health, Genetics, Neonatology, Obesity
• one of the best and fastest growing pediatrics departments in
• Cardiovascular Research, Thrombosis North America
• Clinical Trials, Evidence-Based Medicine • international recognition for both clinical and basic science
research
• Gastroenterology
• research initiatives greatly enhanced by Alberta Health Services
• Nephrology
(Capital Health), Stollery Children’s Hospital, the Women and
• Neurology/Neurosciences Children’s Health Research Institute and the Mazankowski Alberta
Heart Institute
• Oncology/Cancer
• Pulmonology
Department Application Deadline
Programs
Canadian International
Typical Length (in years) Typical Entry
Fall (Sept) No deadline No deadline
MSc (Thesis) 2 Fall (Sept) (rolling applications) (rolling applications)
PhD 4.5 Fall (Sept)
Tuition and Fees
Minimum Admission Requirement
• approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent
Resident)
GPA
• a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
institution recognized by the University of Alberta
• 3.1 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or
equivalent) Funding
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please
English Language Proficiency contact the department for details.
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to
demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores: Canadian / Permanent Resident
• TOEFL: minimum score of 570 (paper-based) or a total score of 95 with a • $18,000 for MSc student
score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
• $20,000 for PhD student (scholarship)
• MELAB: minimum score of 91
International Student
• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.5, with at least 6 on
each band • $18,000 for MSc student
• CAEL: overall minimum score of 70, with at least 70 on each subtest • $20,000 for PhD student (scholarship)
• PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 65
Note: Information provided is for promotional purposes and subject to change. Always consult the department website and University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.
July 2010