Admission Requirements
Practicum Pathway:
- 4-year (honours) degree, typically a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field (e.g.: Science, Life/Health Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, or related discipline)
- Note: candidates with an equivalent professional degree in a related discipline may also be eligible for admission (e.g.: JD, MD, PharmD, or MScPT)
- Minimum B+ (77%) average over last 2 years of study (or last 20 one-term courses)
- One (1) undergraduate course in statistics or equivalent (desirable)
Course-Only Pathway:
- In addition to the admission requirements listed above, course-only pathway applicants must possess two (2) years of experience in clinical trials.
Required Documents
After you have submitted your online application and your application fee has been processed, you will be instructed on how to upload your required documents in Carleton Central. For complete information regarding required documents, please visit the Graduate Admissions website.
| Document/Forms | Details |
| Transcript(s) | All post-secondary transcripts are required. |
| Letters of Reference | Two (2) are required and should be submitted by former professors (preferably your project/thesis supervisors) or qualified persons at your place of work.
If the applicant has had some experience in clinical trials and regulatory affairs previously, at least one letter of reference from a supervisor is preferred. An academic referee is a faculty member with whom you have studied and is able to assess your potential for graduate level study and research. References from non-academic supervisors may be accepted in certain cases i.e. professional references or for professional programs. NOTE: References from family members, friends, students, former or current classmates, employees, colleagues and/or Teaching Assistants are not accepted. |
| Statement of Intent | One (1) is required.
A 500 word future-focused Statement of Intent indicating how you envision the program will advance your career goals and what you intend to do with this degree. |
| CV/Resumé | One (1) is required. |
| Language Proficiency (ESL Test Scores) | Required, if applicable. For Carleton’s ESL requirements and policies, please visit the ESL Requirements website. |
Application Deadlines
Students are only admitted in the Fall term. Admission is not available in the Winter or Summer terms.
| Deadline | Details |
| March 1 | For international and domestic applicants |
The Department of Health Sciences strongly recommends that domestic candidates submit their applications before March 1 in order to be considered for admission. Applications may be considered after March 1 only if space remains in the program. International candidates must submit complete applications before March 1.
How to Apply
The application process to graduate studies at Carleton for all prospective students is the same and must be completed online. For complete information regarding the application process please visit the Graduate Admissions website.
Applications will normally not be reviewed until all elements (including transcripts, references, and Statement of Intent) have been received.
Please note: Selected applicants will be required to complete an online video interview as part of their application. If you are selected for a video interview, you will receive an invitation.
More Information
For complete and detailed information about the graduate programs in Health Sciences, please consult the official Graduate Calendar.