Medicine - Graduate Programs

M.Sc. in Medical Sciences (0103)

This program trains researchers in biomedical fields for work in academic research labs, industry, and hospitals.

In the course of their studies, students participate in research in labs in the School of Medicine, both on campus and in the affiliated hospitals. Research activity is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach to various fields related to health and disease in animal models and in humans. Modern research is pursued in a variety of areas, from biophysical, biochemical, and molecular methodologies to genetics, immunology and morphology to research on animals and clinical studies.  Collaborative studies enable investigators to encompass several research fields and disciplines.

Students in this program specialize in one of the following research tracks:

• Anatomy and Anthropology
• Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
• Cell and Developmental Biology
• Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry
• Clinical Microbiology and Immunology
• Pathology
• Physiology and Pharmacology
• Drug Development
• Brain and Neurosciences
• Nanotechnology

The particular track/area of specialization is indicated on the final M.Sc. certificate.

Admission Requirements

Graduates of accredited universities:

1. Admission is open to graduates who were awarded a degree with a final minimum grade average of  80 in one of the following areas: Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Exact Sciences, Medical Sciences (B.Med.Sc.), Pharmacology, Agriculture, Communication Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
2. Students who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree may register on condition they have no more than 3 courses to complete towards their degree and have a minimum average grade of 80 at the time of registration.
3. Candidates with an M.D., D.M.D. or D.V.M. may register.
4. Candidates with a B.A. in an area other than those listed in No. 1 may apply to be accepted on a provisional basis. In these cases, the student will have a special status and will be required to study supplementary courses.

The candidate will be interviewed by a committee that will decide on acceptance to the M.Sc. program. The candidate will then be  invited to meet with an academic advisor for the M.Sc. track in which he or she is interested.

The Graduate school will notify the Registration Office whether or not the candidate has been accepted and whether there are additional requirements.