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Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

University of Alberta
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Edmonton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of Alberta is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Location: Edmonton, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. analytical and environmental toxicology
  2. biopreservation (cryobiology)
  3. molecular, anatomical, and cancer pathology
  4. clinical chemistry
  5. virology and microbiology, and
  6. hematology, hematopathology and transfusion medicine.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

All applicants require:
  1. at least a baccalaureate or its academic equivalent.
  2. an admission grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on the University of Alberta 4-point scale, or the equivalent qualification from another institution – this is calculated on the most recent course work (equivalent to 60 units of course weight (UCW) or the last two years of full-time study).
  3. proof of English language proficiency (ELP) if the applicant does not hold a degree from countries or international universities listed on the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research exemptions page. The following ELP examinations are recognized; minimums scores required by Laboratory Medicine and Pathology are:
- internet-based TOEFL score: 95 with at least 20 per section;- paper-based TOEFL score: 570;
- IELTS (Academic) score: 7.0 with at least 6 on each band;
- PTE (Academic) score: 65;- MELAB score: 91;
- CAEL score: 70 with at least 70 on each subtest.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

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

Application Deadline

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About University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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