Application Information for Prospective Students | School of Medicine

NOTE: The Medical Sciences programs are inactive. It is undetermined when or if they will reopen.

Program Timelines

The Graduate Diploma in Medical Sciences is a course-based program. Students may start either in July or January, and complete the program within 6 months.

The Professional Master's of Medical Sciences requires both coursework and a project. Students may start either in July or January, and complete the program within 12 months.

Students in the Graduate Diploma program may elect to apply for the Professional Master's of Medical Sciences, and they may also ladder into other thesis-based MSc programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences. For students who complete the Professional Master's and wish to pursue further training in research, they may opt to apply for one of the thesis-based Master's or PhD programs offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Credits obtained from both the Graduate Diploma and Professional Master's can be carried forward and credited towards other graduate programs at Queen's University.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Diploma in Medical Sciences requires, at minimum, the completion of 12 credit units, including a Research Methodology course (MSCI 800, 3 credit units), one elective graduate course (3 credit units) chosen from the approved list, and a clinical skills training course (MSCI 801, 6 credit units).

The Professional Master's of Medical Sciences requires, at minimum, the completion of 24 credit units. In addition to the three courses required for the Graduate Diploma, the Professional Master's also requires a more advanced clinical skills training course (MSCI 802, 6 credit units), and a research project in medical sciences (MSCI 898, 6 credit units).

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in our programs! Please note that you MUST hold an MD or equivalent in order to be considered for admission to our programs. Please also note that we do NOT currently accept applications from international citizens.

Admission requirements

The Medical Sciences programs are inactive.

In order to be considered for admission to both the Graduate Diploma in Medical Sciences and the Professional Master's of Medical Sciences, applicants need to hold an MD or equivalent from a medical school on the International Medical Education Directory (IMED: https://imed.faimer.org), and have a B- graduating average or higher in all post-secondary education. For those who are eligible to apply, students are required to submit:

Official Transcripts from all post-secondary education;
A Personal Statement - indicating the alignment of the applicant’s background and career aspirations with the objectives of the program;
A Curriculum Vitae;
Two references from individuals familiar with the candidates academic and/or clinical performance;
Medical Student Performance Record or Dean’s Letter;
Score Reports:
- Applicants who hold an MD from a Canadian or U.S. university will need to submit their score reports on the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part 1.
- Applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents who hold an MD or equivalent from a country other than Canada or the U.S. will need to submit their score reports as follows:
  - Graduated medical school in 2020 or earlier AND have resided in Canada since July 1, 2020 or earlier: Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part 1 and the National Assessment Collaboration examination (NAC). The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part 2 may be considered in lieu of the NAC.*
  - Graduated medical school in 2021 OR have only resided in Canada since July 1, 2020: Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part 1.*
    *Please note these examination amendments currently apply to the July 2021 application period.

Instructions on how to submit all required documentation will be sent to you by email upon application submission.

*Documents submitted to Queen's University in support of an application become the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant.

Please also note that we do NOT currently accept applications from international citizens.

After review of the complete application, competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

For those who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma and wish to apply for the Professional Master's of Medical Sciences, applicants must obtain at least a B- in all courses in their Graduate Diploma program and apply for the Professional Master's within five years after completing the Graduate Diploma.

Application Deadlines

The deadlines for application and receipt of all supporting documents are:

The Medical Sciences programs are inactive.

Tuition Fees

Graduate Diploma (six months)	$11,689*
Professional Master's (twelve months)	$23,377*

*Subject to Change for 2021-2022

Application Checklist

The Medical Sciences programs are inactive.

(Please select the option that applies to you)

Applicants Who Hold an MD from a Canadian or U.S. University

	Offical Transcripts	An electrionic copy of your official tanscript can be uploaded with your applicantion. NOTE: If you are accepted into the program a hard copy original transcript will have to be mailed to the School of Graduate Studies.
	Personal Statement	Please indicating the alignment of your background and career aspirations with the objectives of the program. Sent as a PDF to the Program Assistant
	Cirriculum Vitae	Sent as a PDF to the Program Assistant
	Two References	A reference must be recieved from ALL referees listed on the application form. It is your responsibility to ensure all referees are aware of the strict deadline. The email with a link to complete the online assessment form will come from sgsapp@queensu.ca. If your referee did not recieve the email, please ask them to check the trash/clutter/junk mail folder.
	Medical Student Performace Report OR Dean's Letter	Sent as a PDF to the Program Assistant
	MCCQE Part I Result	Sent as a PDF to the Program Assistant
	Language Requirement	NOT REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITED

If you are eligible and interested in our programs, please submit your online application via the School of Graduate Studies:

https://eservices.queensu.ca/apps/sgsapp/

And then send Medical Student Performance Record or Dean’s Letter, MCCQE Part 1 result, Cirriculum Vitae and personal statement to the Program Assistant:

Jolene McLean

medicalsciences@queensu.ca

613.533.6000 ext. 32088

Applicants Who Hold an MD from a Country Other than Canada or the U.S.

	Offical Transcripts	An electrionic copy of your official tanscript can be uploaded with your applicantion. NOTE: If you are accepted into the program a hard copy original transcript will have to be mailed to the School of Graduate Studies.
	Personal Statement	Please indicating the alignment of your background and career aspirations with the objectives of the program. Sent as a PDF to the Program Assistant
	Cirriculum Vitae	Sent as a PDF to the Program Assistant
	Two References	A reference must be recieved from ALL referees listed on the application form. It is your responsibility to ensure all referees are aware of the strict deadline. The email with a link to complete the online assessment form will come from sgsapp@queensu.ca. If your referee did not recieve the email, please ask them to check the trash/clutter/junk mail folder.
	Medical Student Performace Report OR Dean's Letter	Sent as a PDF to the Program Assistant
	NAC Exam Result	Sent as a PDF to the Program Assistant
	MCCQE Part I Result	Sent as a PDF to the Program Assistant
	Language Requirement	NOT REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITED

If you are eligible and interested in our programs, please submit your online application via the School of Graduate Studies:

https://eservices.queensu.ca/apps/sgsapp/

And then send Medical Student Performance Record or Dean’s Letter, NAC Exam result, MCCQE Pt. 1 Exam result, Cirriculum Vitae and personal statement to the Program Assistant:

Jolene McLean

medicalsciences@queensu.ca

613.533.6000 ext. 32088