Program Overview
The Cumming School of Medicine Precision Health Program was designed to meet the professional development needs of current and future healthcare practitioners across Canada and internationally. This unique program strengthens students’ knowledge and skills in Precision Health and supports role integration in areas such as advanced clinical skills, data science, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, research, education, professional development, and consultation to impact patient, provider, and health system outcomes.
Key Program Features
- Graduate / Professional level.
Career Opportunities
Precision Medicine Specialization : Completion of the certificate in Precision Medicine will enable graduates to engage directly with the use of high-level molecular tools, including genome sequencing and assessment, in a clinical context. They will be uniquely positioned to bring cutting edge tools to bear in an ethical and responsible manner. Quality and Safety Leadership : Graduates of the certificate in Quality and Safety Leadership will be able to conduct research, education, and direct practice in health quality and safety. This emerging area of focus will allow graduates to bring tools that improve patient outcomes, experience, and the cost-effectiveness of their clinical practice. Health Professions Education Leadership : Completion of the certificate in this specialization would position graduates to take on leadership roles in designing and delivering curriculum for health professionals, with a particular focus on precision health. Innovation and Entrepreneurship : Potential outcomes include business analyst, product manager, program manager, enterprise services development manager, product technical specialist, business capability analyst, project manager, project coordinator, implementation analyst. Laddered Pathway Students following the MPRH laddered pathway must apply at each stage; first, to the Graduate Certificate, then to the Graduate Diploma and finally to the Master of Precision Health. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate and who are subsequently accepted into the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health, Medicine will be granted 12 units of laddering credit towards the Graduate Diploma. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma and who are subsequently accepted into the Master of Precision Health program will be granted 24 units of laddering credit towards the Master of Precision Health (MPRH) Medicine, Direct-entry . There can be no more than five years between completing a credent
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.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission 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 A four year baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution in a health-related discipline. Work samples Not required Documents Official transcripts A C.V. 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
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; For admission on September 1:; Canadians and permanent residents: May 31 application deadline
About University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
public research university located in Calgary, Alberta
University Profile- Application Deadline 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; For admission on September 1:; Canadians and permanent residents: May 31 application deadline
- Start Date September
- Language English
