The Master of Science (MSc) in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta is a research-oriented graduate program available across seven departments. Students can pursue either a thesis-based or course-based MSc in multiple scientific disciplines, benefiting from exposure to interdisciplinary research and instruction by leading scientists. Graduate students develop a deep understanding in their field, undertake original research (thesis-based), or complete advanced coursework and a project (course-based). 来源： https://www.ualberta.ca/en/science/programs/index.html