Major advances in biomedical research are now being made in an environment where basic scientists and research-trained clinicians are interacting. There is a critical need to increase the number of such trained physicians locally, regionally, and nationally.
This program is designed for persons who will become clinicians, but who plan careers as clinician scientists. The program allows the MD, DDS or DVM (or equivalent) graduate to concentrate primarily on thesis research in Medical Research and bridge the gap between clinical practice and medical research. In addition, the program offers training in clinical research, which is not otherwise formally offered at this University. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
All students must have an MD, DDS or DVM (or equivalent) degree from an LCME accredited Medical School and candidates must be currently registered in a Canadian Royal College Accredited Residency Program, a Residency Program in the College of Family Physicians of Canada or hold positions as a clinical fellow at a Canadian teaching hospital. In most cases, candidates will already have an honours bachelor’s degree in a basic science discipline, or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline with some evidence of competence in a laboratory or research environment. However, it is recognized that there will be some excellent students whose preparation for their MD, DDS or DVM may not have followed this route. These candidates will be assessed by the Medical Research Program Committee on an individual basis based upon their past performance and suitability for graduate research in the medical sciences. Students who are judged acceptable but who have gaps in their knowledge base or relevant laboratory skills may be required to take additional coursework and should recognize that this may extend the time required to complete the program. The Medical Research Graduate Program may also accept graduates from foreign medical schools who are not registered as residents. Graduates of foreign medical schools may have to undertake supplementary courses at the undergraduate level before acceptance in the graduate program. The foreign medical school in question must be an approved school (eligible for MCC examination). Additional program specific admission requirements include three credit hours in the discipline most relevant to the research project, as well as, a graduate level research methodologies course. A letter from the Clinical Department Head or external funding agency confirming secure funding for the training period must accompany all applications. The minimum stipend for non-residents to enter the MRGP will be equivalent to the amount awarded by CIHR as a Masters level scholarship. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 92] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 85] or CanTEST [min. 4.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7]
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| Application Notes : | English is the language of study at Dalhousie; therefore all applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate their capacity to pursue a graduate-level program in English before admission. Dalhousie accepts a number of different English proficiency test scores: Internet-based TOEFL- 92; Written TOEFL - 580; MELAB - 85; IELTS - 7; CanTest - 4.5 (with no band score lower than 4.0); or CAEL 70 with no band score lower than 60. Alternatively, a prospective student may enroll in the ESL program with the Dalhousie College of Continuing Education and obtain a grade of at least A- on the final stage of that training. The language competency test may be waived if the applicant has completed a degree at a recognized university where the language of instruction is English. The claims must be verified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Test scores are valid for two years from the date the test was written. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Applicants are required to submit two academic reference letters, either through the electronic reference system in the online application or by paper. Please visit the website for complete details. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.