Physiology, MSc, PhD

For the MSc program, the Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year BSc or MD degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last *60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

For the PhD program, the Department's minimum admission requirements are an MSc or MD degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last *60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

International candidates, except those applying from the USA, are not accepted directly to a PhD program (except under exceptional circumstances). These candidates may change program category to a PhD program after 12 months in the MSc program, following presentation of their PhD proposal and upon recommendation from their thesis advisory committee.

Since research in Physiology generally requires a broad background from several fields, completion of courses in the following areas is highly recommended for all applicants:

• Physiology 210 or 212, or an equivalent full year course in Human Physiology.
• Biochemistry 200 and one of 310, 320 or 330, or an equivalent full year course in Biochemistry.
• Introductory courses in basic Physics and Calculus are recommended.
• An introductory course in Statistics is recommended.

Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement). Any one of the following is acceptable:

• verified completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree with an English curriculum;
• TOEFL score of at least 100 with at least 22 per section (Internet-based), or equivalent
• IELTS score of 7.5 or higher with at least 6.5 on each band

The Department of Physiology requires that applicants identify a supervisor who has committed to supervise the student for the duration of their program.