Program Overview

Program Overview

The Biomedical Communications (BMC) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in visual communication and medical illustration. The program is divided into two years, with a focus on developing students' skills in visual representation, research, and communication.

Curriculum Overview

The BMC program consists of a combination of required and elective courses. The required curriculum includes courses such as Visual Representation of Processes in Pathology, while elective courses include Visualization Technology, Advanced Media Design Technologies, Graphic Medicine Seminar, and Special Topics in Biomedical Communications.

Required Curriculum

• MSC2018H Visual Representation of Processes in Pathology This course offers guest lectures from the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, covering topics such as cell adaptation and injury, inflammation, immunology, cell repair, and neoplasia. Students produce an original, conceptual medical illustration demonstrating pathological change in a tissue over time.

Elective Curriculum

• MSC2017H Visualization Technology
• MSC2006H Advanced Media Design Technologies
• MSC2022H Graphic Medicine Seminar
• MSC2011H Special Topics in Biomedical Communications
• MSC2013Y Master’s Research Evaluation Paper

Master's Research Project

The Master's Research Project (MRP) is a critical component of the BMC program. Students are expected to work on their MRP throughout the program, with regular meetings with their committee to discuss progress and receive feedback.

MRP Checklist

• Hold the second committee meeting in early January if not already done.
• Use feedback from the committee meeting to improve research design and push forward with production.

Admissions

Admission to the BMC program requires a strong portfolio and a demonstrated interest in biomedical communications. The application process includes a review of the applicant's portfolio, as well as an interview with the program faculty.

Admission Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating visual communication skills and experience in biomedical communications.
• A demonstrated interest in biomedical communications.

Application Process

• Submission of a portfolio for review.
• Interview with program faculty.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for the BMC program are set by the University of Toronto. Students are also eligible for awards and financial assistance.

Tuition and Fees Information

• Tuition fees are set by the University of Toronto.
• Awards and financial assistance are available to students.

Student Life

The BMC program offers a range of opportunities for students to engage with the program and the university community. These include the graduate showcase, where students can present their work and network with professionals in the field.

Student Life Overview

• Graduate showcase: an opportunity for students to present their work and network with professionals.
• Support and accessibility services are available to students.

Collaborate

The BMC program offers opportunities for collaboration with faculty, students, and industry professionals. These include the graduate showcase and research projects.

Collaborate Overview

• Work with faculty and students on research projects.
• Opportunities for collaboration with industry professionals.

Awards

The BMC program offers a range of awards to students, including the Inez Demonet Scholarship.

Awards Overview

• Inez Demonet Scholarship: available to students in the BMC program.
• Other awards and financial assistance are available to students.