Students registering in a Masters program are encouraged to transfer directly into a Doctoral program after one year if their course work is of sufficient standard. Individuals with an MD may also pursue MSc or PhD degrees within the Terry Fox Laboratory. Scientific Interactions Attendance and participation in seminars and scientific meetings are an integral part of the student s training program. Mastery in oral presentation and a broad experience in modern molecular and cellular techniques are major benefits of training in a large interdisciplinary setting. In addition, a University seminar course is part of the academic requirements of most graduate programs.
Students also play an active role in various small journal clubs and group meetings.
Opportunities exist to attend many seminars by outstanding scientific visitors to Vancouver, including a weekly seminar series on cancer-related basic and clinical research topics. More advanced students are also encouraged to attend and expected to present their own findings at international scientific meetings for which financial support is available. Courses A variety of courses are available to meet the individual interests and requirements of each student. A lecture and seminar course on a wide range of topics related to cancer. Taught by Terry Fox Laboratory faculty and other cancer researchers.