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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical Sociology (Thesis-Based)

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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical Sociology

McGill University

Address
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Campus
Downtown campus (G)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical Sociology (Thesis-Based)

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Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $19,728 CAD

  • Application fee

    $129 CAD

  • Duration

    2 year

  • PGWP

    3 year

  • Min GPA

    3.3 out of 4

Highlights
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 07-January-2024 2024-01-07

Overview

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical Sociology

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical Sociology (Thesis) offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes innovative and rigorous learning opportunities. 

The program's objective is to equip students with skills in original thinking, literature synthesis, and the presentation of complex ideas to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Unique Program Features

  • The Department at McGill University consistently ranks among the top sociology departments in the world;
  • The Department contributes to knowledge at the forefront of current issues—in particular, those dealing with health systems and policies concerning HIV/AIDS;
  • It aims to prepare candidates for a career of teaching and research in medical sociology, and there is consequently a preference for applicants with the potential to proceed to the doctoral degree;
  • The Department has a record of placing students in both academic and non-academic careers in institutions ranging from the University of Chicago and Berkeley to StatsCan and various CEGEPs/Colleges.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$26,387

Total costs

yearly

Details

Cost of living 1 person $6,912
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,659
Tuition 1 person $19,728

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.25 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Writing Sample
  • GRE (required for applicants who have not received a degree from a Canadian university)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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Academic background and requirement

  • A bachelor's degree in Sociology or in another relevant social science.
  • CGPA of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0.
  • Many students entering the MA program have already taken the equivalent of one or more of the following required undergraduate level courses: Sociological Perspectives; Sociological Inquiry; Classical Sociological Theory; Statistics in Social Research.
  • GRE scores in the 80th percentile or better

Career opportunities

  • Community health worker
  • Nurse
  • Psychologist
  • Hospital administrator
  • Policy analyst
  • Human resource representative
  • Epidemiology Analyst

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