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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences

University of Calgary
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Degree PhD / Doctorate
Deadline Students are required to attend Research Integrity Day sessions in the first year of their program. Additional Research Ethics requirements may apply, depending on the type of research being done.; A PhD in cardiovascular and respiratory sciences is usually considered a final degree; graduates may g
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The graduate program in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences engages students in advanced research through the Cardiovascular Group, the Smooth Muscle Research Group and the Airways Inflammation Research Group. Students' individual research programs are supported by multidisciplinary, laboratory environments that encourage collaboration and exposure to new techniques and model systems.

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Researchers at academic institutions, education, medicine, government agencies, health organizations, private sector/industry, biotechnology start-up companies, clinical trials coordinators, research-oriented positions in pharmaceutical/biotech companies and Fortune 500 businesses. A PhD in cardiovascular and respiratory sciences is usually considered a final degree; graduates may go on to pursue post-doctoral research. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

GPA A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Minimum education An MSc degree or equivalent. Work samples None Documents Official transcripts are required. Reference letters Three Test scores None English language proficiency (ELP) An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar. *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements. GPA; A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Students are required to attend Research Integrity Day sessions in the first year of their program. Additional Research Ethics requirements may apply, depending on the type of research being done.; A PhD in cardiovascular and respiratory sciences is usually considered a final degree; graduates may g

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  • Application Deadline Students are required to attend Research Integrity Day sessions in the first year of their program. Additional Research Ethics requirements may apply, depending on the type of research being done.; A PhD in cardiovascular and respiratory sciences is usually considered a final degree; graduates may g
  • Start Date September
  • Language English
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