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Family Medicine (MClSc, PhD)
This unique degree is designed for practicing family physicians who anticipate building a research career in family medicine.
Family Medicine (MClSc, PhD)
This unique degree is designed for practicing family physicians who anticipate building a research career in family medicine.
Family Medicine (MClSc, PhD)
This unique degree is designed for practicing family physicians who anticipate building a research career in family medicine.
About the program
- Program name: Family Medicine
- Degree level: Master of Clinical Science (MClSc), PhD
- Program duration, deadlines & requirements: See program details
- Contact: fmgrad@schulich.uwo.ca
- Website: Family Medicine
Reasons to study
Enhanced clinical expertise
Deepen your theoretical and clinical skills and insights in family medicine.
Develop core research skills
Build the skills to needed to design and conduct research studies that address real-world challenges and advance the discipline of family medicine.
Elevated teaching skills
Strengthen your teaching knowledge and skills in family medicine.
Featured courses
- Foundations of family medicine
- Research methods in family medicine
- Advanced patient-centered medicine
- Canada’s primary health care system
- Teaching and learning in family medicine (MClSc)
- Clinical/Teaching Practice Experience (MClSc)
- Doctoral seminar (PhD)
- Advanced qualitative research methods (PhD)
- Advanced quantitative research methods (PhD)
Program details
Duration
- Two years (full time)
- Three-five years (part time)
Application deadlines
MClSc applications are open January 1 to May 1 for the commencing fall for September intake.
Requirements
Educational background:
- Requires aundergraduate degree with an overall average of B.
- In addition, you must hold a medical degree and certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada or its equivalent in other countries. You must also be currently practicing family medicine in the country in which you reside.
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language. Click here for full details
Duration
- Four years (full time)
Application deadlines
PhD application deadline: April 1, 2025
Requirements
Educational background:
- Requires a master’s degree (thesis based) with an overall average of B+.
- In addition, you must hold a medical degree and certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada or its equivalent in other countries. You must also be currently practicing family medicine in the country in which you reside.
English Language Proficiency
- Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language. Click here for full details
Apply now via Western's School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Plan your finances
What it costs
Expenses usually include tuition, fees, housing, food, and many other necessities.
Find your tuition and fees in the fee schedules available through the Office of the Registrar.
Fee schedules
Support available
As a Family Medicine learner, you may be eligible to receive awards.
Plan ahead
Managing your finances, time and overall wellness are critical to your academic success.
Use the Graduate Student Affordability Calculator to estimate how much money you will need to pay for your tuition, fees, housing, food, and other necessities for a 12-month (three-term) academic year.
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Have questions? Connect with us!
Contact our program coordinator for more information on the program and finding a supervisor, or get your questions answered.
Stacey Bastien
Graduate Studies and Faculty Development Coordinator
fmgrad@schulich.uwo.ca
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