Overview

Often this takes form in collaborative thesis research between our innovative basic and clinical research faculty, thus creating opportunities for world class research that cannot be established elsewhere.

Course requirements are flexible, allowing us to tailor our training to match the needs of our diverse students.

Research areas are diverse and well funded at the Laboratory Medicine and Pathology master program at the University of Alberta:

analytical and environmental toxicology

biopreservation (cryobiology)

molecular, anatomical, and cancer pathology

clinical chemistry

virology and microbiology, and

hematology, hematopathology and transfusion medicine.

A wide range of careers is open to our graduates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cryobiology

Experimental Design and Scientific Communication

Practical Tools for Scientific Research

Directed Reading in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Analytical and Environmental Toxicology

Laboratory Research Methods

Toxicology and Regulation

Advanced Environmental Toxicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

at least a bachelor's degree or its academic equivalent.

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).

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10519 CAD / year

≈ 10519 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4924 CAD / year

≈ 4924 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Research areas are diverse and well funded at the Laboratory Medicine and Pathology master program at the University of Alberta:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edmonton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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