Program Overview

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Pediatrics and Child Health, M.Sc.

Overview

The department offers graduate programs leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Pediatric Research. The Pediatric graduate programs offer students opportunities for cutting-edge, multidisciplinary, collaborative, and rigorous scientific training that emphasizes translational impact of their findings for the children for whom they care.

Admission Information

Admission to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Application and Admission Procedures are found in the Academic Guide.

• Admission requirements for Master's students are found in the Master's Degrees General Regulations section of the Guide.

Pediatrics and Child Health M.Sc. Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, applicants must have a broadly health-related undergraduate degree, with a minimum 3.25 GPA and a minimum GPA of 3.25 in the last two years (60 credit hours) of study.

Degree Requirements

The Pediatrics and Child Health M.Sc. consists of a total of 12 credit hours and a thesis. The following courses are required for all students:

• PEDS 7010: Pediatric Biostatistics (3 CH)
• PEDS 7020: Introduction to Research Methods (3 CH)
• PEDS 7030: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Professionals (0 CH)
• PEDS 7050: Ethics and Equity in Child Health Research (3 CH)
• PEDS 7070: Reflexive Practice in Patient Engagement (0 CH)
• PEDS 7080: Indigenous Child Health (0 CH) Students must select two of the following courses (representing the two pillars) which are not their home pillar:
  • PEDS 7130: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Clinical Research (1.5 CH)
  • PEDS 7150: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Basic Sciences (1.5 CH)
  • PEDS 7160: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Population Health (1.5 CH)
  • PEDS 7170: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Practice & Policy (1.5 CH) Students must attend a minimum of 4 CHRIM Research Rounds per academic term, and must present at CHRIM Research Rounds a minimum of once at the MSc level, and twice at the PhD level.

Expected Time to Graduate

2 years

Progression Chart

Plan of Study Grid Year 1

• Term 1:
  • PEDS 7010: Introduction to Biostatistics in Child Health Research (3 CH)
  • PEDS 7020: Introduction to Research Methods (3 CH)
  • PEDS 7030: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Professionals (0 CH)
  • PEDS 7040 or PEDS 7060: Introduction to a Clinical Environment 1 or Considerations in the Delivery of Virtual Care in Pediatrics (0 CH)
  • PEDS 7080: Indigenous Child Health (0 CH)
  • GRAD 7500: Academic Integrity Tutorial (0 CH)
  • GRAD 7300: Research Integrity Tutorial (0 CH)
• Term 2:
  • PEDS 7050: Ethics and Equity in Child Health Research (3 CH)
  • PEDS 7070: Reflexive Practice in Patient Engagement (0 CH)
  • Ethics submission
  • Research proposal submission

Year 2

• Term 1:
  • Students must select two of the following 1.5 CH courses which are not their home pillar:
    • PEDS 7130: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Clinical Research
    • PEDS 7150: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Basic Sciences
    • PEDS 7160: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Population Health
    • PEDS 7170: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Policy and Practice
  • Research project
• Term 2:
  • GRAD 7000: Master's Thesis (0 CH)

Registration Information

Students should familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 'GRAD' courses applicable to their program.

Regulations

Students must meet the requirements as outlined in both Supplementary Regulation and BFAR documents as approved by Senate.

Supplementary Regulations

Individual units may require specific requirements above and beyond those of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and students should consult unit supplementary regulations for these specific regulations.

Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR)

Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR) represent the core academic requirements a graduate student must acquire in order to gain, and demonstrate acquisition of, essential knowledge and skills.

• All students must successfully complete:
  • GRAD 7300 prior to applying to any ethics boards which are appropriate to the student's research or within the student's first year, whichever comes first;
  • GRAD 7500 within the first term of registration; unless these courses have been completed previously, as per Mandatory Academic Integrity Course and Mandatory Research Integrity Online Course.
• Students must also meet additional BFAR requirements that may be specified for their program.

General Regulations

All students must:

• maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below C+,
• meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum course requirements, and
• meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum time requirements (in terms of time in program and lapse or expiration of credit of courses).

Courses

PEDS 7010: Introduction to Biostatistics in Child Health Research

In this 3-week intensive course, students will be introduced to biostatistical theory and examples from pediatrics.

PEDS 7020: Introduction to Research Methods

Students will learn from methods experts in qualitative and quantitative methods, systematic reviews, and bioinformatics, and who lead cutting-edge pediatric research in Manitoba.

PEDS 7030: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Professionals

In this half-day course, students learn about the importance of promoting and supporting a community that embraces equity and inclusion for all, and builds upon the strengths of diversity.

PEDS 7040: Introduction to a Clinical Environment

In this half-day course, non-clinical students will be introduced to a real or simulated clinical learning environment that aligns with their areas of study.

PEDS 7050: Ethics and Equity in Child Health Research

Students will learn that children are not small adults, but have unique considerations and conditions.

PEDS 7060: Considerations in the Delivery of Virtual Care in Pediatrics

The COVID-19 pandemic propelled virtual healthcare delivery forward. This course covers hands-on practical and ethical issues of virtual pediatric healthcare delivery.

PEDS 7070: Reflexive Practice in Patient Engagement

Students will discuss project patient engagement activities that will inform their thesis writing and knowledge translation.

PEDS 7080: Indigenous Child Health

In many Indigenous cultures around the globe, children are considered sacred and spiritual. This is true for First Nation people in Manitoba.

PEDS 7110: Directed Readings in Pediatric Literature

In this individualized directed readings course, the student and instructor will work together to identify areas of interest directly relevant to the student's thesis.

PEDS 7120: Foundations in Bioinformatics

This course is intended to familiarize students with the field of bioinformatics.

PEDS 7130: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Clinical Research

Students not in the clinical pillar will spend 3 weeks in a clinical environment during which they will learn about clinically-relevant topics and concerns related to their area of study.

PEDS 7140: Practical Epidemiology

In this online course, students will use data from the CHILD cohort to develop a manuscript from idea to submission.

PEDS 7150: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Basic Sciences

Students not in the basic sciences pillar will spend 3 weeks in a basic sciences lab during which they will learn about techniques, methods, and analyses related to their area of study.

PEDS 7160: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Population Health

Students not in the population health pillar will spend 3 weeks with a population health group, during which they will learn about methods and analyses and related topics.

PEDS 7170: Multidisciplinary Immersion in Policy and Practice

Students not in the policy and practice pillar will learn about healthcare policy as it relates to ethics, government, and medical education.

PEDS 7180: Practical Qualitative and Mixed Methods

Students will learn and actively practice qualitative data collection and analysis, and compare qualitative and mixed methods research.

PEDS 7190: Medical Education, Ethics, and Engagement

Students will gain theoretical and practical knowledge in medical education and ethics, as well as discuss practical ways to engage with policy makers and the popular press.