Why study this program?
Facilities exist within the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, for students who wish to obtain either a Master of Science or a PhD degree.
Research may be carried out in medical imaging, radiological and health physics, or radiation biology and biophysics.
The Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging participates with other departments of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in offering these programs in medical sciences. Details of the entrance requirements and terms of the MSc and PhD programs are defined in Ìýof this Calendar.
Inquiries regarding graduate work in the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging should be directed to the Director of Graduate Studies or the Graduate Program Administrator, Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, 2A242 Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre.
Entrance Requirements
See .
Program Core Competencies
The following are the program-specific requirements to satisfy the FoMD’s Program Core Competencies (See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Program Core Competencies).
RADDI does not have a list of approved courses to be taken as part of the MSc or PhD requirements. Students will choose graduate level course(s) in consultation with their supervisor and supervisory committee. Students must receive approval prior to registration by emailing the Director of Graduate Studies for the program (and copying their supervisor and the Graduate Program Administrator). The email should include the course description and a rationale for how the course fits the research program of the student.
1. Professional Development and Ethics
See GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Training RequirementÌýand GPS Professional Development Requirement.
2. Communication
Students are required to participate in Radiology seminars on medical imaging, Supervisors’ journal clubs, group meeting presentations, and Radiology Research Day (RRD) on an annual basis.
Thesis
Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.
Courses
Graduate courses can be found in , under the subject heading Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (RADDI).
Financial assistance in the form of Graduate Research Assistant Fellowships from supervisors’ operating funds is normally available to students in good standing. Students may also be eligible for awards from the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Exceptionally qualified applicants may be nominated for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ entrance scholarships. Other funding is provided by scholarships awarded to students by various agencies including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Provincial Government of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Students will be expected to apply for such external funding.
For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research site.The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.
Please refer to the detailed program information or email radiolog@ualberta.ca.
General inquiriesPlease check out some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQS) to see if your question has been answered, or contact the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) during our office hours.
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
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