About Addictions Counselling (msc) in University of Lethbridge

Program Description: 

The Master of Science program provides students with solid groundwork in conducting health science research. It also establishes a foundation regarding the uptake of knowledge (knowledge transference) to clinical practice.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the semesters containing the most recent 20 graded university courses, however, since the number of qualified applicants can exceed the number of places available, fulfillment of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

For an MSc student who is admitted unconditionally, four to six graduate term courses or equivalent (12.0 to 18.0 credit hours) are required, as listed below: 
     Health Sciences 5100 - Research Methodologies
One of: 
     Health Sciences 5300 - Advanced Statistics
     Health Sciences 5400 - Advanced Qualitative Analysis
Additional courses should be selected in consultation with the student's supervisor. 

Statistics also has an additional three-hour lab. Students must maintain a minimum grade of 2.7 (B-) in all courses. For graduation, students must have a minimum cumulative program grade point average of 3.0 (B).

Academic qualification equivalents

• A baccalaureate degree from a recognized degree granting institution

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS   :   overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
• TOEFL :   overall score of 86.
• PTE      :   overall score of 63.

University of Lethbridge Ranking

University of Lethbridge has been ranked:

• #1 in Medical and Science grants ( primarily undergraduate category)
• Top 6% Worldwide in Research Performance
• 1 of 4 Comprehensive Academic and Research universities in Alberta.
• One of the top three research universities in Canada.
• #1358 in Best Global University by US News.
• #1034 in World ranking by Webometrics.
• #1001+ in World ranking by The World University Rankings.

University of Lethbridge Highlights

University of Lethbridge The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like the course chosen, housing, books and personal items.

The average cost of attendance at University of Lethbridge is 32,426 CAD.

University of Lethbridge English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Students applying for any of the undergraduate programs must submit the results of high school and post-secondary school English Language tests or exams to meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency tests. One of the requirements for international applicants is the submission of English proficiency tests or exams such as CPE, PTE, CAEL, CAE, TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum requirements/scores for the English proficiency tests are outlined below.

University of Lethbridge Application process

How to apply

Application portal: Online

Application portal: 140 CAD

Application deadline:

Supporting documents:

• High School transcripts

• Indian applicants need to provide Academic Standard 12 certificate with minimum second division standing, vocational standard 12 certificates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• ACT or SAT score
• English language proficiency ( TOEFL score of 80 and IELTS score of 6.0 is acceptable)
• Transcripts
• Three letter of reference
• Curriculum vitae
• GMAT scores if applicable
• interview
• letter of intent
• English proficiency