The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences-Obstetrics and Gynecology either as part of a post-MD training program or as an independent degree program for prospective students proceeding from an undergraduate or a Master of Science degree. Research may be carried out in any of the department laboratories or clinical facilities in a variety of disciplines related to women's health from preconception to post-menopause. Pregnancy-related research can also include studies of both male and female offspring. Research includes basic science, epidemiology and clinical-based approaches.
The general description for the MSc in Medical Sciences– Obstetrics and Gynecology is as presented for all MSc programs in Medical Sciences.
Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete a minimum of ?3 in coursework and a thesis.
Coursework:
One ?3 graded graduate-level course
Additional coursework may be required, depending on the background of the student and the research undertaken
Course(s) selection will be recommended by the supervisory committee in consultation with the student
Students in the Maternal and Child Health (MatCH) scholarship program are also admitted to the Graduate Embedded Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Research. See Medical Sciences for the program requirements and the MatCH website for more information on the program.
Thesis:
Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.
Residency Requirements:
MSc students must be registered full-time on campus for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.
Length of Program:
Time to completion depends on the background of the student and on the type of thesis project. A minimum of 18 months is required to complete the MSc degree.
The maximum time to complete the MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.
