Skip to Main Content
Navigated to Graduate Interdisciplinary Degrees and Specializations.

Interdisciplinary Degrees

The Interdisciplinary Degree allows a qualified graduate student to pursue thesis-based research (Master's, PhD) in an area that does not fit the traditional disciplinary requirements of only one graduate program. The requirements for the student's program are individually tailored to meet their research interests. Research is carried out under the direction and guidance of a Supervisor, Co-Supervisor and Supervisory Committee whose research expertise is relevant to the disciplinary areas. Before applying, students should ensure that both programs of interest offer the same degree (e.g. both programs offer an MA, or both offer an MSc, etc.).

Contact the prospective home graduate program for further details.


Interdisciplinary Specializations

Most graduate programs include some interdisciplinary work. The following interdisciplinary specializations have been formalized by the programs involved to facilitate the study and research capability. Please see the section on Interdisciplinary Specializations for more information.

program

Anthropology, Archaeology, Medical Science

program

Community Health Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Clinical Research

Kinesiology, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work

program

Neuroscience, Physics and Astronomy

program

Engineering, Environmental Design, Law, Management, Sciences, Social Sciences

program

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

program

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering

program

Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Medical Science, Neuroscience, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology

program

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Geology and Geophysics

program

Biomedical Engineering, Veterinary Medical Sciences

program

Biomedical Engineering, Computational Media Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kinesiology, Psychology


Back to Credentials and Nomenclature

Contact Us

Reach out to us if you have any questions about the new Calendar website or to provide feedback on any of the site navigation. For any questions regarding your program or for specific interpretations of regulations, please connect with an advisor for support.

Site Disclaimer

Please read the Important Notice and Disclaimer to understand your rights and responsibilities with regards to using the Academic Calendar.

The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (districts 5 and 6).

The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. On this land and in this place we strive to learn together, walk together, and grow together “in a good way.”

Powered by Coursedog