Master of Science (Physiology) 18 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Alberta |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 41QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

01 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Anatomy and PhysiologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Physiology offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Department is well equipped with facilities for many fields of physiological research, including:
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Cellular and Molecular Physiology
  • Cellular and Systems Neurophysiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Fetal/Neonatal Physiology
  • Membrane Physiology
  • Renal Physiology

Inquiries about this program should be directed to the Graduate Program Administrator in the Department of Physiology. Complete details of the programs and their requirements are available in the Physiology Graduate Program Manual.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Physiology offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Department is well equipped with facilities for many fields of physiological research, including:
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Cellular and Molecular Physiology
  • Cellular and Systems Neurophysiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Fetal/Neonatal Physiology
  • Membrane Physiology
  • Renal Physiology

Inquiries about this program should be directed to the Graduate Program Administrator in the Department of Physiology. Complete details of the programs and their requirements are available in the Physiology Graduate Program Manual.

Admission Requirements

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For the MSc program, the Department’s minimum admission requirements are a four-year BSc or MD degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

01 Jul 2026
18 Months
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