The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the MD/MSc program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Overview of the Master of Science program

The Master of Science program is designed for two groups:

• Students currently enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program who pursue graduate studies after their second year.
• Current graduate students who are accepted into the Max Rady College of Medicine.

Eligibility for medical students

• Medical students can apply during any time within the first two years of the Doctor of Medicine program.

Admission requirements

• You must demonstrate English language proficiency
• You must have a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university with a minimum "B" average (3.0) in the last 60 credit hours or equivalent. 

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Additional eligibility requirements

• Must be a Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident (including those under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program or federal permanent residency).
• Must meet the administrative requirements for the Undergraduate Medical Education Program, Max Rady College of Medicine, and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the student’s respective host department.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Statement of Research Interests

There are two ways to apply

• As an admitted medical student:
• Apply to pursue graduate studies before starting your third year of medicine.
• As a current graduate student:
• Apply if you’ve been accepted into medical school.

Steps to apply

1. Contact the Advanced Degrees in Medicine Program Director early to clarify questions and establish an application timeline.
2. Acceptance requirements:

• Identify a supervisor
• Review and recommendation by the Program Admissions and Advisory Committee (PAAC)
• Acceptance by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
• Concurrent curriculum acceptance by both the associate dean of UGME and the department head in the respective graduate department

Required documents

• Two letters of reference:
• One from the supervisor
• Letters should address the candidate’s ability to manage both graduate studies and medical school.
• Coursework timeline:
• If coursework is incomplete, outline when it will be finished.
• Indicate if all coursework is completed.
• Research timeline:
• Include a timeline for completing the project, with a full thesis draft ready before starting clerkship in year three.
• Web transcript:
• Save and send as a PDF showing completed coursework, etc.
• CV:
• Use Common CV in CIHR format or a free-form CV for both the trainee and the primary supervisor.
• Research summary (up to two pages):
• Describe the scope of research, its relevance to health-research, objectives, purpose, and basic methodology.
• Personal statement:
• Explain why you want to pursue an advanced degree in medicine and become a clinician scientist.