Program Overview

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Master of Science with Specialization in Translational Medicine (Medicine)

Why Study This Program?

The Department of Medicine offers the degrees of MSc and PhD, with a specialization in Translational Medicine (MSc only) and a general program in Medicine. This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in medical research, either as part of a coordinated program of training leading to the fulfillment of requirements for postgraduate training in the medical specialties or as a separate program for those proceeding from a BSc or equivalent degree. Research may be carried out in the basic sciences, epidemiology, public health sciences, or clinical sciences and may be either theoretical or applied in nature.

Entrance Requirements

Entrance requirements for the Master of Science with Specialization in Translational Medicine (Medicine) can be found in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Graduate Program Entrance Requirements.

Program Requirements

• The program is thesis-based.
• The degree level is Master's.
• The delivery mode is on campus.
• The faculty is Medicine & Dentistry.

Program Core Competencies

The following are the program-specific requirements to satisfy the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's Program Core Competencies:

• Students must complete at least 3 of the 4 approved courses to satisfy the critical reading/thinking and background knowledge core competencies.
• The approved courses include:
  • MED 602 - Translational Research Training Program, Module I
  • MED 604 - Translational Research Training Program, Module II
  • MED 606 - Translational Research Training Program, Module III
  • MED 608 - Translational Research Training Program, Module IV

Professional Development and Ethics

Students must complete the GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Training Requirement and the GPS Professional Development Requirement.

Communication

Students are required to attend Medicine Grand Rounds when possible and participate in the Me2 Majumdar Research and Quality Improvement Collaborative Day on an annual basis.

Critical Reading/Thinking and Background Knowledge

The supervisory committee will determine the relevant courses to be taken in consultation with the student. Final approval of the program will be made by the Director of Graduate Studies.

Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES is required. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.

Transferring from an MSc to PhD

Information on transferring from an MSc to PhD can be found in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's guidelines for students transferring from an MSc to PhD.

Length of Program

The minimum length of time in the program can be found in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's guidelines for the minimum length of time in the program and the Graduate Program Services' time limit for completion of graduate programs.

Courses

Graduate courses can be found in the course listings under the subject heading Medicine (MED).

Tuition and Fees

The Department of Medicine requires the supervisor to provide all personal and research funding. However, students are encouraged to apply for funding from other sources. For general information, please refer to the Tuition and Fees page.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.