ELIGIBILITY:

A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e., 60 credit units of coursework)

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.

Professional degree in a relevant health sciences field (D.M.D., DDS, M.D., RN, PT, or equivalent) from a recognized university, or a four-year honors degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

Research topics in this program will have a connection to oral health and will range across the spectrum of biomedical, precision health, public health, public policy, Indigenous and priority population health, and bioengineering. Throughout the program students will be exposed to research and training using state-of-the-art technology, a critical thinking approach, ethical considerations and clinical applications in a real-world context.

To join in on this journey of discovery and growth as a graduate student, contact the respective faculty member directly to schedule an interview and initiate the application process for becoming an MSc student (a list of faculty members can be found on the program website).

BENEFIT:

Funding from scholarships and teaching assistantships may be obtained on a competitive basis. Students will be encouraged to apply for both internal and external funding opportunities.

The college has four scholarships available to students each year. The amount of these scholarships varies and is approved by the Associate Dean of Academic. These scholarships will be competitive and will be awarded to the most accomplished PhD students every year.

Graduate students at USask can receive funding from a variety of sources to support their graduate education.