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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
− | * | + | *Clinician Scientist Graduate Program (CSGP) |
+ | *Designed for applicants who plan to become clinical specialists but more specifically plan careers as clinical scientists | ||
*Allows the MD graduate to concentrate on a thesis research in Medical Sciences and allows to bridge the gap between clinical and basic medical research. | *Allows the MD graduate to concentrate on a thesis research in Medical Sciences and allows to bridge the gap between clinical and basic medical research. | ||
− | *Degree offered | + | *Degree offered: |
**M.Sc. | **M.Sc. | ||
− | *** 2 years in length (includes course work and research) | + | ***2 years in length (includes course work and research) |
**PhD | **PhD | ||
− | *** | + | ***Roughly 3-5 years in length |
− | *** | + | ***The amount of time to complete this program depends on applicant’s prior research experience and the process and success of the thesis work. |
− | *Note that all applicants will initially enroll in the M.Sc | + | *Note that all applicants will initially enroll in the M.Sc program. |
− | *If after | + | *If after one year, the applicant wishes to transfer to the PhD program as well as if the student’s Supervisor recommends such a transfer, then a recommendation will be sent to the Faculty of Graduate Studies which will be reviewed and considered |
− | + | For more information, click [http://csgp.medicine.dal.ca/requirements.htm here] | |
− | |||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
− | *The following is required for entry in both | + | *The following is required for entry in both programs: |
− | ** | + | **An MD degree from an LCME accredited medical school |
− | ** | + | **Applicant must be registered in a Canadian Royal College Accredited Residency Program, the Canadian College of Family Physicians, or hold positions as clinical fellows at a Canadian teaching hospital. |
− | ** | + | **Applicants from that are graduates from a foreign medical school are also accepted as long as they are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants residing in Canada |
− | **Must meet the requirements for entry into Faculty of Graduate Studies | + | **Must meet the requirements for entry into Faculty of Graduate Studies. For more information, click |
− | **For more information regarding entry into Faculty of Graduate Studies, click [http:// | + | **For more information regarding entry into Faculty of Graduate Studies, click [http://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/programs/prospectivestudents.html here] |
− | For more information, click [http:// | + | For more information, click [http://csgp.medicine.dal.ca/requirements.htm here] |
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum: 3.0 (out of 4.0 scale) | *Minimum: 3.0 (out of 4.0 scale) | ||
− | For more information, click [http:// | + | For more information, click [http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/fgs/prospectivestudents/gpa_language.pdf here] |
− | |||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
+ | *Online or paper application. A copy of the paper application can be found [http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/admissions/GraduateApplicationForm.pdf here] | ||
*Transcript for all post-secondary schools attended (two original copies) | *Transcript for all post-secondary schools attended (two original copies) | ||
*Two confidential letters of reference | *Two confidential letters of reference | ||
*Applicants whose native or first language is not English must submit proof of English Language Competency | *Applicants whose native or first language is not English must submit proof of English Language Competency | ||
− | *International students with permanent residence status must provide proof | + | **TOEFL: |
− | + | ***Internet-based test: 92 | |
− | + | ***Paper-based test: 580 | |
+ | **IELTS: 7 | ||
+ | *International students with permanent residence status must provide proof of permanent residence | ||
For more information, click [http://dalgrad.dal.ca/prospectivestudents/admissions/supportingdocs/ here] | For more information, click [http://dalgrad.dal.ca/prospectivestudents/admissions/supportingdocs/ here] | ||
− | |||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
− | *June 1st: Deadline for September admissions | + | *Canadian applicants: |
− | *October 31st: Deadline for January admissions | + | **June 1st: Deadline for September admissions |
− | *February 28th | + | **October 31st: Deadline for January admissions |
+ | **February 28th: Deadline for May admissions | ||
+ | *Non-Canadian applicants: | ||
+ | **April 1st: Deadline for September admissions | ||
+ | **August 31st: Deadline for January admissions | ||
+ | **December 31st: Deadline for May admissions | ||
*At least one month is needed for review and circulation of application | *At least one month is needed for review and circulation of application | ||
− | For more information, click [http:// | + | For more information, click [http://gr.cal.dal.ca/adat.htm here] |
− | |||
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2012-2013== |
− | *Full time Canadian applicants: $7, | + | *Full time Canadian applicants: $7,698 CAD |
− | *Non-Canadian applicants: $7, | + | *Non-Canadian applicants: $7,698.00 CAD + additional differential fee (determined by university) |
− | For more information click [http:// | + | **The differential fee is approximately $3,981 per term (payable for 2 terms per academic year) |
+ | For more information click [http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/admissions/GradProgram.pdf here (page 4 and 6)]<br> | ||
+ | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters.html here] | ||
+ | ==Funding== | ||
+ | *Minimum stipend for non-residents to enter: $17,850 (equivalent to CIHR stipend) | ||
+ | *Students in this program are ineligible for funding through the Faculty of Graduate Studies | ||
+ | For information, click [http://csgp.medicine.dal.ca/funding.htm here] | ||
[[Category: Dalhousie University|Medical Sciences]] | [[Category: Dalhousie University|Medical Sciences]] | ||
[[Category: Medical Sciences|Dalhousie University]] | [[Category: Medical Sciences|Dalhousie University]] |
Revision as of 13:30, 22 February 2013
Contacts
Website: http://msgp.medicine.dal.ca/
Phone: 902-494-1395
Admissions e-mail: Administrative Coordinator: Jesslyn.Kinney@Dal.Ca
Program Information
- Clinician Scientist Graduate Program (CSGP)
- Designed for applicants who plan to become clinical specialists but more specifically plan careers as clinical scientists
- Allows the MD graduate to concentrate on a thesis research in Medical Sciences and allows to bridge the gap between clinical and basic medical research.
- Degree offered:
- M.Sc.
- 2 years in length (includes course work and research)
- PhD
- Roughly 3-5 years in length
- The amount of time to complete this program depends on applicant’s prior research experience and the process and success of the thesis work.
- M.Sc.
- Note that all applicants will initially enroll in the M.Sc program.
- If after one year, the applicant wishes to transfer to the PhD program as well as if the student’s Supervisor recommends such a transfer, then a recommendation will be sent to the Faculty of Graduate Studies which will be reviewed and considered
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- The following is required for entry in both programs:
- An MD degree from an LCME accredited medical school
- Applicant must be registered in a Canadian Royal College Accredited Residency Program, the Canadian College of Family Physicians, or hold positions as clinical fellows at a Canadian teaching hospital.
- Applicants from that are graduates from a foreign medical school are also accepted as long as they are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants residing in Canada
- Must meet the requirements for entry into Faculty of Graduate Studies. For more information, click
- For more information regarding entry into Faculty of Graduate Studies, click here
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.0 (out of 4.0 scale)
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Online or paper application. A copy of the paper application can be found here
- Transcript for all post-secondary schools attended (two original copies)
- Two confidential letters of reference
- Applicants whose native or first language is not English must submit proof of English Language Competency
- TOEFL:
- Internet-based test: 92
- Paper-based test: 580
- IELTS: 7
- TOEFL:
- International students with permanent residence status must provide proof of permanent residence
For more information, click here
Timeline
- Canadian applicants:
- June 1st: Deadline for September admissions
- October 31st: Deadline for January admissions
- February 28th: Deadline for May admissions
- Non-Canadian applicants:
- April 1st: Deadline for September admissions
- August 31st: Deadline for January admissions
- December 31st: Deadline for May admissions
- At least one month is needed for review and circulation of application
For more information, click here
Tuition 2012-2013
- Full time Canadian applicants: $7,698 CAD
- Non-Canadian applicants: $7,698.00 CAD + additional differential fee (determined by university)
- The differential fee is approximately $3,981 per term (payable for 2 terms per academic year)
For more information click here (page 4 and 6)
For information on financial aid, click here
Funding
- Minimum stipend for non-residents to enter: $17,850 (equivalent to CIHR stipend)
- Students in this program are ineligible for funding through the Faculty of Graduate Studies
For information, click here