Program Overview for MSc in Pathology in Canada:
Our department offers research-intensive MSc and PhD programmes that give learners the opportunity to work alongside world-class researchers and faculty. Our MSc and PhD candidates also engage in coursework that supports the excellent research projects the candidates are pursuing.
Dedicated funding, focused students and internationally recognized faculty members allow us to make great strides in pathology research. Our core areas of research focus include:
- Pathobiology of Cancer
- Hematological Pathology
- Human Genomics
- Pathology of the Eye and Nervous System
- Transplant Pathology
- Pathology of Infectious Disease and the Immune System
- Molecular Diagnostics and Biomarkers
- Tumour and Other Sample Banking
- Myeloma Genomics
The eligibility for MSc in Pathology in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Preference for admission to the programme is given to applicants with an Honours B.Sc. (or equivalent) and is based on the applicant's potential for research as indicated by academic performance, and if possible, by previous research experience.
Candidates holding a medical degree may also be admitted. Minimum requirements will normally include a minimum average of A- in the last year of studies and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7. Exceptions may be made in special cases, and there are provisions for "special" and "qualifying year" students.
A list of potential supervisors is available upon request.
The application for M.Sc should include:
- Completed application form from Faculty of Graduate Studies
- CV
- Letter of Intent
- Letter of Research Interest
- Letter of Research Experience
- 2 Academic Reference letters
- Official Undergraduate Transcripts (Please note that all transcripts will ONLY be accepted if received in a signed/sealed envelope from the University/College’s Registrar’s Office.)
- Copy of Graduate Certificate (if graduated)
- English Language test score (if applicable)
- Application fee payment required by Faculty of Graduate Studies
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Pathology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Pathology in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the MSc in Pathology are:
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The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Pathology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Pathology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
Financial Aid:
A limited number of scholarships are available to qualified candidates. Our programme, being rather small, is highly competitive. Graduate students may also be supported by scholarships or fellowships from national or specialized granting agencies as well as by research awarded to faculty members.
For general Department questions:
Phone: 902-494-2091
Fax: 902-494-2519
Email: pathsec@dal.ca
Pathology Graduate Studies: For admission inquiries
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