Program Overview

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Master of Science in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research, Concentration in Implementation Science

The Master of Science in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research with a concentration in Implementation Science is a graduate program offered by the University of Ottawa.

Program Overview

The purpose of the program is to provide a scholarly environment for the health sciences community that will stimulate and enhance learning and expand knowledge by conducting research. The objective of this concentration is to impart knowledge and to develop critical thinking, research-specific skills, and communication skills in an area of applied health research with a special focus on the discipline of implementation science.

Program Description

The program aims to stimulate and enhance learning and expand knowledge by conducting research in the field of epidemiology and applied health research. It focuses on developing critical thinking, research-specific skills, and communication skills, with a special emphasis on implementation science. Studies can be directed towards a quantitative empirical lens or a mixed-methods empirical lens.

Degree Offered

• Master of Science (MSc) in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research, Concentration in Implementation Science

Registration Status Option

• Full-time

Language of Instruction

• English

Program Options

• With thesis (6 full-time terms; 24 consecutive months)
• With research paper (4 full-time terms; 16 consecutive months)

Academic Units

• Faculty of Medicine, School of Epidemiology and Public Health

Main Areas of Research

The faculty members of the School come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds and interests. Active areas of research include:

• Biostatistics
• Clinical research
• Epidemiology
• Global health research
• Health technology assessment
• Health policy research
• Implementation science

Other Programs Offered

Within the same discipline or in a related area, the university offers other programs, including:

• Master of Science Epidemiology and Applied Health Research (MSc), Concentration in Epidemiology
• Master of Science Epidemiology and Applied Health Research (MSc), Concentration in Global Health Research
• Master of Science Epidemiology and Applied Health Research (MSc), Concentration in Health Policy
• Master of Science Epidemiology and Applied Health Research (MSc), Concentration in Health Technology Assessment
• Master of Science Epidemiology and Applied Health Research (MSc), Concentration in Clinical Research
• Doctorate in Philosophy Epidemiology, and Applied Health Research (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees: The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program is available under the section Finance your studies.
• International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.
• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Notes

• Programs are governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Eligibility

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Have one of the following:
  • An honours bachelor of science degree with specialization with a minimum average of B+.
  • An honours bachelor of science degree with a major in a discipline relevant to health research (e.g., epidemiology, health sciences, health policy, behavioral sciences, social sciences) with a minimum average of B+.
  • A four-year degree in a health profession (medicine, nursing, rehabilitation therapy, etc.) with a minimum average of B+.
• Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts, or any other documents demonstrating research skills.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand, write, and fluently speak the language of instruction (English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Master's with Thesis

Students must meet the following requirements:

• Course List:
  • EPI 5240: Epidemiology I
  • EPI 6345: Introduction to Implementation Science in Health Research
  • EPI 6188: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  • MED 8166: Professionalism and Professional Skills
  • Area of Expertise: One of the following areas of expertise (9 units)
    • Qualitative / Mixed Methods
    • Quantitative Methods
  • Optional Courses: 3 optional course units from a list of specified courses
  • Seminar: EPI 5366: MSc Seminar 2
  • Thesis: THM 7999: Master's Thesis 3

Master's with Research Project

Students must meet the following requirements:

• Course List:
  • EPI 5240: Epidemiology I
  • EPI 6345: Introduction to Implementation Science in Health Research
  • EPI 6188: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  • MED 8166: Professionalism and Professional Skills
  • Area of Expertise: One of the following areas of expertise (12 units)
    • Qualitative / Mixed Methods
    • Quantitative Methods
  • Optional Courses: 6 optional course units from a list of specified courses
  • Seminar: EPI 5366: MSc Seminar 2
  • Research Project: EPI 7998: Research Project (6 units)

Fast-Track from Masters to PhD

Students enrolled in the masters program in Epidemiology at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a masters thesis. For additional information, please consult the Admission Requirements section of the PhD program.

Research at the University of Ottawa

Located in the heart of Canadas capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa ranks among Canadas top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance, and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Research at the Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine has a long history of conducting both basic and clinical research of the highest quality. Many of our high-profile research projects are conducted in partnership with affiliated-teaching hospitals and research institutes. These partnerships lead to biomedical discoveries that have a significant impact on healthcare. In the process, they educate the next generation of Canadian scientists. Our research activity also attracts significant investment, which stimulates the Ottawa economy.

Facilities, Research Centres, and Institutes at the Faculty of Medicine

• Centre for Neural Dynamics
• University of Ottawa Centre for Neuromuscular Disease
• Centre for Research in Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
• Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery
• Kidney Research Centre
• University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre
• Medical Devices Innovation Institute
• Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology
• University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute

Courses

A wide range of courses is offered, including but not limited to:

• EPI 5101: Applied Biostatistics Lab
• EPI 5102: Qualitative Research Methods
• EPI 5103: Health Policy I
• EPI 5126: Introduction to Healthcare Epidemiology
• EPI 5142: Health Services Evaluation
• EPI 5143: Epidemiological Research Using Large Databases
• EPI 5144: Global Health Epidemiology and Practice
• EPI 5145: Climate Change and Health
• EPI 5180: Health Systems and Global Governance
• EPI 5181: Population Health Risk Assessment I
• EPI 5182: Sample Survey Research Methods
• EPI 5183: Approaches to Community Public Health Program Evaluation
• EPI 5188: Health Technology Assessment
• EPI 5189: Health Economic Evaluation
• EPI 5210: Public Health Governance
• EPI 5211: Environmental and Occupational Health
• EPI 5212: Communicable Disease Epidemiology
• EPI 5240: Epidemiology I
• EPI 5241: Epidemiology II
• EPI 5242: Biostatistics I
• EPI 5244: Special Topics in Epidemiology
• EPI 5251: Measurement in Health
• EPI 5271: Health Promotion
• EPI 5342: Genetic Epidemiology I
• EPI 5343: Outcome Measures in Health Research
• EPI 5344: Survival Analysis in the Health Sciences
• EPI 5345: Applied Logistic Regression
• EPI 5346: Applied Longitudinal and Clustered Data Analysis
• EPI 5347: STATA FOR EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
• EPI 5366: MSc Seminar
• EPI 5544: Épidémiologie et pratique de la santé mondiale
• EPI 5545: Changements climatiques et santé
• EPI 5642: Biostatistique I
• EPI 6101: An Introduction to Machine Learning
• EPI 6126: Advanced Healthcare Epidemiology
• EPI 6178: Health Intervention Designs I
• EPI 6181: Social Aspects of Epidemiology
• EPI 6182: Population Health Risk Assessment II
• EPI 6188: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• EPI 6189: Clinical Decision Making
• EPI 6276: Biostatistics II
• EPI 6278: Health Intervention Designs II
• EPI 6283: Pharmaco Epidemiology
• EPI 6344: Current Issues in Health Research
• EPI 6345: Introduction to Implementation Science in Health Research
• EPI 6581: Aspects sociaux de lépidémiologie
• EPI 6744: Enjeux actuels de la recherche en santé
• EPI 6745: Introduction ŕ la science de la mise en uvre dans la recherche en santé
• EPI 7101: Genetic Epidemiology
• EPI 7105: Biostatistics III
• EPI 7106: Mixed Research Methods
• EPI 7108: Epidemiology III
• EPI 7109: Clinical and Applied Epidemiology
• EPI 7110: Theories, Models, and Frameworks for Implementation Science
• EPI 7113: Special Topics in Health Research
• EPI 7184: Health Policy II
• EPI 7189: Advanced Health Economic Evaluation
• EPI 7302: Observational Designs
• EPI 7501: Épidémiologie génétique
• EPI 7505: Biostatistique III
• EPI 7506: Méthodes mixtes dans la recherche en santé
• EPI 7508: Épidémiologie III
• EPI 7509: Épidémiologie clinique et appliquée
• EPI 7702: Études d'observation
• EPI 7910: Études dirigées en épidémiologie / Directed Studies in Epidemiology
• EPI 7912: Études dirigées en biostatistique / Directed Studies in Biostatistics
• EPI 7913: Thčmes spéciaux en épidémiologie / Special Topics in Epidemiology
• EPI 7980: Stage / Internship
• EPI 7998: Projet de recherche / Research Project
• EPI 8166: Ph.D. Seminar
• EPI 8566: Séminaire de doctorat
• EPI 9997: Projet de thčse / Thesis Proposal
• EPI 9998: Examen de synthčse / Comprehensive Examination