Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Sciences - Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

University of Alberta

The Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging offers the PhD degree. Completion of the degree requires a minimum 3 graduate-level courses (after a MSc degree or equivalent) or 6 graduate-level courses (after a BSc degree), and a research thesis that must be defended. Course requirements are recommended by the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee based on the background of the student and the research project. Normally, a student without a MSc or equivalent will first enroll in the MSc program and then transfer to the PhD program with the recommendation/approval of the Supervisory Committee. Courses taken in the MSc program will be counted towards the PhD degree. The normal time for completion of the degree is 4-5 years The Department requires that all PhD students receive financial support.The Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging offers both MSc and PhD graduate degrees in diverse areas involving basic, applied, and clinical sciences. Our research demonstrates a direct or indirect relationship to the advancement of diagnostic imaging. The Department is situated within the Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre (WMC), which includes the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH), Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and the Stollery Children's Hospital, and is one of the largest hospital complex in Western Canada. UAH is also considered one of Canada's leading clinical, research, and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually.

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