Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences - PhD is a doctorate in Natural Sciences programme taught at University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Natural Sciences
Delivery: On Campus
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This is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences at the University of Calgary, a thesis-based research program delivered through the Cardiovascular Group, the Smooth Muscle Research Group, and the Airways Inflammation Research Group. Coursework covers molecular biology, organ and vascular systems, and cardiovascular and respiratory physiology and pharmacology, supported by direct contact with patient-oriented research. Required course work is determined by the student's supervisory committee, and students must attend Research Integrity Day sessions and CIHR sex and gender training in their first year, alongside journal club participation, work-in-progress seminars, and annual presentations. Both oral and written candidacy exams are required before students submit and defend an original research thesis. Delivery is on campus at the university's Foothills Campus, Health Sciences Centre Building. The maximum completion time is six years.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants require an MSc degree or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study. Three reference letters and official transcripts are required. A supervisor is required and must agree to oversee the student's research before admission. English language proficiency is required for non-native speakers, per the Academic Calendar.
