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Medical Science: Introduction
Faculty Affiliation
Medicine
Degree Programs
Biomedical Communications
MScBMC Fields:
Biomedical Media Design
Biomedical Visualization Design
Medical Radiation Sciences
MHSc
Medical Science
MSc Fields:BioethicsBiomedical ScienceClinical ScienceHealth Professions EducationPopulation Health/Health ServicesRadiation Oncology
PhD Fields:BioethicsBiomedical ScienceClinical ScienceHealth Professions EducationPopulation Health/Health ServicesRadiation Oncology
Translational Research in the Health Sciences
MHSc
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Combined Degree Programs
MD / PhD
Collaborative Specializations
The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:
1. Aboriginal Health
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
2. Addiction Studies
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
3. Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
4. Bioethics
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
5. Biomedical Engineering
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
6. Biomedical Toxicology
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
Cardiovascular Sciences
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
7. Developmental Biology
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
8. Environment and Health
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
9. Genome Biology and Bioinformatics
Medical Science, PhD
10. Global Health
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Medical Science, PhD
11. Health Care, Technology, and Place (admissions have closed)
Medical Science, PhD
12. Health Services and Policy Research
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
13. Human Development
Medical Science, PhD
14. Knowledge Media Design
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
15. Musculoskeletal Sciences
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
16. Neuroscience
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
Resuscitation Sciences
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
17. Women's Health
Medical Science, MSc, PhD
Overview
With over 600 faculty and 550 students, the Institute of Medical Science (IMS) was established to foster education and scholarship in the Clinical Departments of the Faculty of Medicine. IMS specializes in translational research with a strong emphasis on bench-to-bedside clinical applications. Degree candidates have the opportunity to conduct research in one of four training areas: bio-medical science; clinical science; health systems and services; and population health. Graduates have been appointed to positions as academics and health-care professionals in universities, government, and industry.
Contact and Address
Biomedical Communications Program
Web: https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/bmcEmail: bmc.info@utoronto.caTelephone: (905) 569-4849Fax: (905) 569-4847
Biomedical CommunicationsUniversity of Toronto Mississauga
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HSC 308, 3359 Mississauga RoadToronto, Ontario L5L 1C6Canada
Medical Radiation Sciences Program
Web: www.ThinkBigRT.comEmail: nicole.harnett@utoronto.caTelephone: (416) 946-4501, ext 5756Fax: (416) 946-4442
Medical Radiation Sciences Graduate ProgramDepartment of Radiation OncologyUniversity of Toronto149 College Street, 5th FloorToronto, Ontario M5S 3E2Canada
Medical Science Program
Web: www.ims.utoronto.caEmail: dir.medscience@utoronto.caTelephone: (416) 946-8286Fax: (416) 971-2253
Institute of Medical ScienceUniversity of TorontoMedical Sciences BuildingRoom 2374, 1 King's College CircleToronto, Ontario M5S 1A8Canada
Translational Research in the Health Sciences Program
Web: trp.utoronto.caEmail: trp.medscience@utoronto.caTelephone: (416) 978-4474Fax: (416) 971-2253
Old Administrative Building263 McCaul Street, 1st FloorToronto, Ontario M5T 1W7Canada
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Medical Science: Biomedical Communications MScBMC
Master of Science in Biomedical Communications
Program Description
The MScBMC is a two-year, course-based professional graduate program that prepares students for careers in the visual communication of science, medicine, and health. Students in this interdisciplinary program explore the use of images, interactive technologies, and animation/simulation to effectively communicate complex science and health topics to a range of audiences.
The program offers two fields: Biomedical Media Design and Biomedical Visualization Design. Students take the same courses in Year 1 and then choose their field at the start of the Summer session between Year 1 and Year 2.
Field: Biomedical Media Design
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute of Medical Science's additional admission requirements stated below.
Graduation from a recognized university with an appropriate four-year bachelor's degree that includes a variety of courses in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Minimum mid-B standing in the final two years of undergraduate study. Prerequisite courses: English (or an effective writing substitute); a humanities or social science course; biology; cell and molecular biology and/or histology; introductory physiology.
At least one third- or fourth-year undergraduate course, or graduate course, from one or more of the following subject areas: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Embryology, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or Physiology.
A high-quality portfolio of visual material; consult the MScBMC website for guidance.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Students must complete 8.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:
o in Year 1, complete 5.5 FCEs: MSC 1001Y, MSC 2001Y, MSC 2003Y, MSC 2004H, MSC 2009H, MSC 2012Y, and MSC 2020H
o in Year 2, complete 1.0 FCE: MSC 2002H and MSC 2018H+
o complete at least 1.0 FCE chosen from MSC 2006H, MSC 2008H, MSC 2015H, and MSC 2016H o complete 1.0 FCE chosen from MSC 2007H, MSC 2011H, MSC 2013Y, MSC 2019H, and MSC
2022H (or any other appropriate graduate course[s]).
Students must complete a master's research project.
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Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
Field: Biomedical Visualization Design
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute of Medical Science's additional admission requirements stated below.
Graduation from a recognized university with an appropriate four-year bachelor's degree that includes a variety of courses in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Minimum mid-B standing in the final two years of undergraduate study. At least one third- or fourth-year undergraduate course, or graduate course, from one or more of the
following subject areas: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Embryology, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or Physiology.
A high-quality portfolio of visual material; consult the MScBMC website for guidance.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Students must complete 8.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o in Year 1, students must complete 5.5 FCEs: MSC 1001Y, MSC 2001Y, MSC 2003Y, MSC 2004H, MSC 2009H, MSC 2012Y, and MSC 2020H
o in Year 2, complete 1.0 FCE: MSC 2002H and MSC 2018H+
o complete 1.5 FCEs: MSC 2015H, MSC 2016H, and MSC 2017H o complete 0.5 elective FCE chosen from MSC 2007H, MSC 2011H, MSC 2019H, and MSC 2022H
(or any other appropriate graduate course[s]).
Students must complete a master's research project.
Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years
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+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
Medical Science: Biomedical Communications MScBMC Courses
Consult the Faculty of Medicine each session regarding course offerings.
Required Courses
MSC 1001Y Human Anatomy
MSC 2001Y Visual Representation of Medical Knowledge
MSC 2002H Sequential Medical Communication
MSC 2003Y Biomedical Communications Technologies
MSC 2004H Research Methods
MSC 2009H Ethics and Professionalism in Biomedical Communications
MSC 2012Y Neuroanatomy for Visual Communication
MSC 2018H+ Visual Representation of Processes in Human Pathology
MSC 2020H Visual Representation of Biomolecular Structure and Function
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
Elective Courses
Students are encouraged to take at least one of their electives in a graduate program other than Biomedical Communications.
MSC 2005H Evolution of Medical Illustration
MSC 2006H Advanced Media Design Technologies
MSC 2007H Visual Synthesis of Medical/Scientific Process
MSC 2008H Community-Centred Design Research
MSC 2011H Special Topics in Biomedical Communications
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MSC 2013Y Master's Research Project and Paper
MSC 2015H Interpretive Visualization: Cinematic Design and Preproduction
MSC 2016H Visualization Methods
MSC 2017H Visualization Technology
MSC 2019H Information and Data Visualization in Science and Medicine
MSC 2022H Graphic Medicine Seminar
Medical Science: Medical Radiation Sciences MHSc
Master of Health Science
Program Description
The MHSc in Medical Radiation Sciences is designed for expert radiation therapy clinicians who wish to expand their academic competence and contributions and advance their clinical, professional, and research skills. The program offers three pathways: a clinical pathway, a leadership pathway, and a research pathway, each comprising coursework (required and elective), experience-based immersive practica, and a master's research project. These elements are designed to provide foundational radiation medicine content, expand clinical and reasoning skills, and further develop the skills of inquiry, innovation, knowledge translation, and evidence-based practice.
Courses will run primarily online and adjacent to regular working hours—mornings and early evenings—with the exception of the practica in the final year that may require more dedicated time within the regular work week, depending on the learner's chosen pathway.
The program is delivered in either a two-year full-time or three-year extended full-time (EFT) curriculum.
MHSc Program (Two-Year Full-Time Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the graduate unit's additional admission requirements stated below.
Hold certification in the applicant's relevant jurisdiction and provide evidence of eligibility for professional registration in Ontario where necessary.
Have completed a recognized bachelor's degree in medical radiation sciences or in an equivalent field. Have obtained a minimum average grade of B+ over the final two years of full-time undergraduate
studies. Have performed a minimum of 900 hours of professional practice within two years of application.
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Supporting documentation:
o Three referee letters (following the process outlined on the application web page).o A letter of intent that outlines the applicant's intended pathway, which can be confirmed or changed
at the time of acceptance into the program. o An updated curriculum vitae (CV).o Original university academic transcripts.o For applicants planning to complete their program at a department or institution that is not an
affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto: documentation providing evidence of departmental support is necessary to attest to the organization's ability and willingness to provide the necessary internal support for the practicum and master's research project (including time, expertise, and resources). Applicants must submit the Evidence of Departmental Support for Non-Affiliated Organizations form.
English-language proficiency. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction was not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language through the successful completion of one of the following English-language proficiency tests:
o Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum score of 580 on the paper-based test and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE); a minimum of 93 on the Internet-based test and 22 on the writing/speaking sections.
o Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): minimum score of 85.o International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.0.o Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): minimum score of 76.o Academic Preparation Course, International ESL Program, School of Graduate Studies: minimum
final grade of B in Level 60.
Program Requirements
Practica and research project topics will be according to the chosen pathway and guided and monitored by the faculty supervisory committee for each student. Additional details of how these courses are customized per pathway can be found in the course descriptions.
This option is for students who wish to complete the program in a two-year, six-session format.
Clinical Pathway
Year 1: complete 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o MSC 1500H, MSC 1501H, MSC 1502H, MSC 1503H, MSC 1504H, MSC 1506H, MSC 1508H, and one 0.5 FCE elective.
Year 2: complete 4.0 FCEs as follows:
o Fall session:
MSC 1512H and MSC 1507H;
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o Winter and Summer sessions:
two practicum courses: MSC 1510Y and MSC 1511Y; a major research project: MSC 1509H.
Research Pathway
Year 1: complete 4.0 FCEs as follows:
o MSC 1500H, MSC 1501H, MSC 1502H, MSC 1503H, MSC 1504H, MSC 1506H, MSC 1508H, and one 0.5 FCE elective.
Year 2: complete 4.0 FCEs as follows:
o Fall session:
MSC 1512H, MSC 1507H, and MSC 6000H;
o Winter and Summer sessions:
two practicum courses: MSC 1510Y and MSC 1511Y; a major research project: MSC 1509H.
Professional Leadership Pathway
Year 1: complete 4.0 FCEs as follows:
o MSC 1501H, MSC 1503H, MSC 1504H, MSC 1506H, MSC 1508H, MSC 1513H, MSC 1514H, and one 0.5 FCE elective.
Year 2: complete 4.0 FCEs as follows:
o MSC 1507H, MSC 1512H, and one 0.5 FCE elective;o two practicum courses: MSC 1510Y and MSC 1511Y;o a major research project: MSC 1509H.
Program Length
6 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
MHSc Program (Three-Year Extended Full-Time Option)
This option is designed for working professionals who wish to complete the degree over an extended period. It covers the equivalent of the two-year, six-session program, but over a three-year or nine-session period.
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Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the graduate unit's additional admission requirements stated below.
Hold certification in the applicant's relevant jurisdiction and provide evidence of eligibility for professional registration in Ontario where necessary.
Have completed a recognized bachelor's degree in medical radiation sciences or in an equivalent field. Have obtained a minimum average grade of B+ over the final two years of full-time undergraduate
studies. Have performed a minimum of 900 hours of professional practice within two years of application. Supporting documentation:
o Three referee letters (following the process outlined on the application web page).o A letter of intent that outlines the applicant's intended pathway, which can be confirmed or changed
at the time of acceptance into the program. Applicants should indicate why they wish to pursue this three-year option.
o An updated curriculum vitae (CV).o Original university academic transcripts.o For applicants planning to complete their program at a department or institution that is not an
affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto: documentation providing evidence of departmental support is necessary to attest to the organization's ability and willingness to provide the necessary internal support for the practicum and master's research project (including time, expertise, and resources). Applicants must submit the Evidence of Departmental Support for Non-Affiliated Organizations form.
English-language proficiency. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction was not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language through the successful completion of one of the following English-language proficiency tests:
o Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum score of 580 on the paper-based test and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE); a minimum of 93 on the Internet-based test and 22 on the writing/speaking sections.
o Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): minimum score of 85.o International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.0.o Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): minimum score of 76.o Academic Preparation Course, International ESL Program, School of Graduate Studies: minimum
final grade of B in Level 60.
Program Requirements
Practica and research project topics will be selected according to the chosen pathway and guided and monitored by the faculty supervisory committee for each student. Additional details of how these courses are customized per pathway can be found in the course descriptions.
Clinical Pathway
Year 1: complete 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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o MSC 1502H, MSC 1503H, MSC 1504H, MSC 1506H, MSC 1507H, and MSC 1512H.
Year 2: complete 3.5 FCEs as follows:
o MSC 1500H, MSC 1501H, and MSC 1508H;o practicum course: MSC 1510Y (extends into the Fall session);o two 0.5 FCE electives (1.0 FCE total).
Year 3: complete 1.5 FCEs as follows:
o a major research project: MSC 1509H (0.5 FCE);o practicum course: MSC 1511Y.
Research Pathway
Year 1: complete 3.0 FCEs as follows:
o MSC 1502H, MSC 1503H, MSC 1504H, MSC 1506H, MSC 1507H, and MSC 1512H.
Year 2: complete 3.5 FCEs as follows:
o MSC 1500H, MSC 1501H, and MSC 1508H;o practicum course: MSC 1510Y (extends into the Fall session);o one 0.5 FCE elective;o an independent study course: MSC 6000H.
Year 3: complete 1.5 FCEs as follows:
o a major research project: MSC 1509H (0.5 FCE);o practicum course: MSC 1511Y.
Professional Leadership Pathway
Year 1: complete 3.5 FCEs as follows:
o MSC 1503H, MSC 1504H, MSC 1506H, MSC 1507H, MSC 1512H, MSC 1513H, and MSC 1514H.
Year 2: complete 3.0 FCEs as follows:
o MSC 1501H, MSC 1508H, and two 0.5 FCE electives;o practicum course: MSC 1510Y (extends into the Fall session);
Year 3: complete 1.5 FCEs as follows:
o a major research project: MSC 1509H;o practicum course: MSC 1511Y.
Program Length
9 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
12
3 years
Medical Science: Medical Radiation Sciences MHSc Courses
MSC 1500H Advanced Radiotherapy and Medical Physics
MSC 1501H Frontiers in Radiation Medicine Research
MSC 1502H Emerging Tools for Precision Medicine in Oncology
MSC 1503H Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Radiotherapy Part I
MSC 1504H Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Radiotherapy Part II
MSC 1506H Professional and Clinical Leadership I: Making the Leader
MSC 1507H Clinical Competence and Continuous Learning
MSC 1508H Medical Radiation Sciences Research Development
MSC 1509H Master's Research Project
MSC 1512H Improving Cancer Outcomes With Survivorship Research
MSC 1513H Seminars in Cancer Care Leadership
MSC 1514H Professional and Clinical Leadership II: Influencing the System
MSC 6000H Special Topics Reading Course
Internship Courses
MSC 1510Y Practicum I
MSC 1511Y Practicum II
Medical Science: Medical Science MSc
Master of Science
Program Description
The MSc program is available in a wide range of basic sciences, clinical sciences, and population health research. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, a student receives specialized training and exposure to Toronto's finest multidisciplinary research. Students conduct research in one of six fields: Bioethics; Biomedical Science; Clinical Science; Health Professions Education; Population Health/Health Services; and Radiation Oncology.
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The program emphasizes hands-on research, rather than coursework. Faculty conduct research in the following areas: cardiovascular sciences, bioethics, neuroscience, membrane biology, respiratory medicine, and psychosomatic medicine. The Institute of Medical Science (IMS) is the graduate unit of choice for MDs seeking training as clinician investigators, and graduates may seek positions as academics and health care professionals in universities, government, and industry. The IMS participates in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Clinical Investigator Program (CIP).
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute of Medical Science's additional admission requirements stated below.
An appropriate BSc or an MD degree from a recognized university and academic credentials and background preparation appropriate to the field of study. Qualified university graduates with a professional health science degree (e.g., MD, BScN) or an undergraduate arts and science degree of appropriate background who wish to pursue graduate studies in basic or clinical biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.
Applicants lacking adequate background in biological, natural, or social sciences may be required to take undergraduate or graduate courses considered necessary to provide a proper basis for their research.
A- average in the final year of undergraduate study and an A- cumulative average over three of the four total years of study.
Applicants whose primary language is not English, and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction was not English, must demonstrate proficiency in the English language through the successful completion of one of the following English language proficiency tests:
o Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE); or a minimum score of 93/120 on the Internet-based test and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
o Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): minimum score of 87.o International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.5.o Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): minimum score of 5.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Students must complete 1.0 graduate full-course equivalent (FCE) in addition to MSC 1010Y0 MSc Student Seminars.
A research thesis and oral thesis examination. Students are expected to be on campus and participating full-time until all program requirements are
completed.
Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
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3 years full-time
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Medical Science: Medical Science PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Program Description
The PhD program is available in a wide range of basic sciences, clinical sciences, and population health research. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, a student receives specialized training and exposure to Toronto's finest multidisciplinary research. Students conduct research in one of six fields: Bioethics; Biomedical Science; Clinical Science; Health Professions Education; Population Health/Health Services; and Radiation Oncology.
The program emphasizes hands-on research, rather than coursework. Faculty conduct research in the following areas: cardiovascular sciences, bioethics, neuroscience, membrane biology, respiratory medicine, and psychosomatic medicine. The Institute of Medical Science (IMS) is the graduate unit of choice for MDs seeking training as clinician investigators, and graduates may seek positions as academics and health care professionals in universities, government, and industry. The IMS participates in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Clinical Investigator Program (CIP).
Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of three routes: 1) following completion of an MSc degree with an MSc thesis; 2) transfer from the IMS MSc program; or 3) direct entry following completion of an appropriate BSc or MD degree.
PhD Program
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute of Medical Science's additional admission requirements stated below.
Applicants whose primary language is not English, and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction was not English, must demonstrate facility in the English language through the successful completion of one of the following English language proficiency tests:
o Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE); or a minimum score of 93/120 on the Internet-based test and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
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o Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): minimum score of 87.o International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.5.o Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): minimum score of 5.
Applicants may be accepted into the PhD program after completing an MSc degree (with an MSc thesis) with at least A- standing from a recognized university.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 2.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o A minimum 1.0 graduate FCE. o MSC 1011Y0 PhD Student Seminars (1.0 FCE).o Students may be required to take extra courses in addition to the degree requirements.
A research thesis must be submitted and the student must pass an internal examination before proceeding to the Doctoral Final Oral Examination conducted by the School of Graduate Studies.
At the end of Year 3, students must have completed all program requirements exclusive of the thesis research in order to achieve candidacy.
Students are expected to be on campus and participating full-time until all program requirements are completed.
Program Length
4 years
Time Limit
6 years
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
PhD Program (Transfer)
Transfer Requirements
Applicants may be accepted into the PhD program via transfer from the University of Toronto MSc program. Outstanding students may be considered for reclassification/transfer into the PhD program without writing an MSc thesis.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 4.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 1.0 graduate FCE with a minimum A- average.o MSC 1010Y0 MSc Student Seminars (1.0 FCE).
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o If recommended by the Program Advisory Committee, the student will be evaluated in an oral transfer examination within 18 to 21 months of initial graduate registration. Alternatively, the Exam Committee may decide that the student must complete the MSc degree before being considered for admission to the PhD program.
o The successful applicant will enter the PhD program and complete:
1.0 additional FCE MSC 1011Y0 PhD Student Seminars (1.0 FCE).
A research thesis must be submitted and the student must pass an internal examination before proceeding to the Doctoral Final Oral Examination conducted by the School of Graduate Studies.
At the end of Year 3, students must have completed all program requirements exclusive of the thesis research in order to achieve candidacy.
Students are expected to be on campus and participating full-time until all program requirements are completed.
Program Length
5 years
Time Limit
7 years
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
PhD Program (Direct-Entry)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute of Medical Science's additional admission requirements stated below.
Applicants whose primary language is not English, and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction was not English, must demonstrate facility in the English language through the successful completion of one of the following English language proficiency tests:
o Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE); or a minimum score of 93/120 on the Internet-based test and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
o Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): minimum score of 87.o International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.5.o Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): minimum score of 5.
Students are accepted via direct entry into the PhD program after completing an appropriate BSc or an MD degree, without completing an MSc degree.
Program Requirements
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Students must pass a qualifying examination within 18 to 21 months of entry. Students must complete a minimum of 3.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o A minimum 2.0 graduate FCEs.o MSC 1011Y0 PhD Student Seminars (1.0 FCE).o Students may be required to take extra courses in addition to the degree requirements.
A research thesis must be submitted and the student must pass an internal examination before proceeding to the Doctoral Final Oral Examination conducted by the School of Graduate Studies.
At the end of Year 4, students must have completed all program requirements exclusive of the thesis research in order to achieve candidacy.
Students are expected to be on campus and participating full-time until all program requirements are completed.
Program Length
5 years
Time Limit
7 years
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Medical Science: Medical Science MSc, PhD Courses
Not all courses are offered each year. Check the departmental website for course availability.
JCV 3060H Advanced Topics in Cardiovascular Sciences—Molecular Biology and Heart Signal Transduction
JCV 3061H Advanced Topics in Cardiovascular Sciences—Hormones
JCV 3062H Advanced Topics in Cardiovascular Sciences—Heart Function
JCV 3063H Advanced Topics in Cardiovascular Sciences—Vascular
JFK 1120H Selected Topics in Drug Development I
JFK 1121H Selected Topics in Drug Development II
JNR 1444Y Fundamentals of Neuroscience—Cellular and Molecular
JNS 1000Y Fundamentals of Neuroscience—Systems and Behaviour
JYG 1555H Advanced Topics: Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
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JPM 1005Y Behavioural Pharmacology
MSC 1001Y Human Anatomy
MSC 1006H Neuroanatomy
MSC 1008Y Advanced Human Embryology and Teratology
MSC 1010Y0 MSc Student Seminars in Translational Research (Credit/No Credit)
MSC 1011Y0 PhD Student Seminars in Translational Research (Credit/No Credit)
MSC 1040H Physiologic Basis of Disease
MSC 1060H Biostatistics for Health Scientists
MSC 1081H Studies in Schizophrenia
MSC 1084H Glomerular Based Diseases—Bench to Bedside
MSC 1085H Molecular Approaches to Mental Health and Addictions
MSC 1086H Integrative Perspectives in Consciousness and Self-Awareness
MSC 1087H Neuroimaging Methods Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MSC 1088H Brain Positron Emission Tomography
MSC 1089H The Biopsychosocial Basis of Mental Health and Addictive Disorders
MSC 1500H Advanced Radiotherapy and Medical Physics
MSC 1501H Frontiers in Radiation Medicine Research
MSC 1502H Translational Radiobiology Applied to Radiation Science
MSC 1503H Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Radiotherapy I
MSC 1504H Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Radiotherapy II
MSC 1505H Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Radiotherapy III
MSC 1506H Professional and Clinical Leadership I: Making the Leader
MSC 1507H Clinical Competence and Continuous Learning
MSC 1508H Medical Radiation Sciences Research Development
MSC 1509H Master's Research Project (0.5)
MSC 1510Y Practicum 1
MSC 1511Y Practicum 2
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MSC 1512H Improving Cancer Outcomes With Survivorship Research
MSC 1513H Seminars in Cancer Care Leadership
MSC 1514H Professional and Clinical Leadership II: Influencing the System
MSC 2003Y Biomedical Communications Technologies
MSC 2010Y Molecular Medicine in Human Genetic Disease
MSC 2020H Visual Representation of Biomolecular Structure and Function (prerequisites: MSC 1001Y, MSC 2001H, MSC 2003Y)
MSC 3001H Foundations in Musculoskeletal Science
MSC 4001H Foundations in Resuscitation Science Research
MSC 6000H Special Topics Reading Course
MSC 7000Y Regenerative Medicine
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Medical Science: Translational Research in the Health Sciences MHSc
Master of Health Science
Program Description
The two-year, course-based MHSc program is designed for students from diverse backgrounds (such as medicine, life sciences, social sciences, engineering, design, and communications) who are strongly motivated to advance problem-solving designs in medical and health science contexts. The program combines flexible coursework; team-based, real-world translational challenges; and extensive mentorship and networking. Students gain experience, expertise, and practical insights into the design process, regulatory frameworks, and translational networks and strategies.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted on the basis of academic preparation, references, and motivation. All applicants must demonstrate exceptional scholarly achievement and significant research experience.
An appropriate bachelor's (BSc) degree or an MD degree from a recognized university, and academic credentials and background preparation appropriate to the field of study with an A- average in at least three of the four years.
Applicants with significant research experience and/or academic research master’s or PhD in related
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areas of study are considered. Applicants with related research experience in professional health science or related social science
are encouraged to apply. The application must be accompanied by:
o a current curriculum vitae (CV)o a letter of intent or statement of professional goalso three letters of reference.
Applicants whose primary language is not English, and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction was not English, must demonstrate proficiency in the English language through the successful completion of the following English-language proficiency tests:
o Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE); or a minimum score of 93/120 on the Internet-based test and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
o Tests must be completed in the year prior to application to the program.
Deadline for receipt of applications is June 1 (early consideration deadline is February 15). Enrolment is limited and not all applicants meeting the prerequisites are admitted. Applicants are screened for eligibility; short-listed applicants are interviewed.
Program Requirements
Within this two-year, five-session program, students must complete a total of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o Year 1:
MSC 1000Y Foundations in Translational Research (1.0 FCE, Fall and Winter) MSC 4010Y0 Core Modules in Translational Research (2.0 FCEs, Fall, Winter, and Summer).
MSC 4010Y0 includes selection and completion of eight shorter module courses from three research domains.
KMD 1002H Applications in Knowledge Media Design (0.5 FCE; Winter) MSC 1003H The Rhetoric of Science (0.5 FCE, Fall) MSC 2021Y Projects in Translational Research (1.0 FCE, Fall and Winter) MSC 4000Y+ Capstone Project in Translational Research (2.0 FCEs, Summer)
o Year 2:
MSC 4000Y+ Capstone Project in Translational Research (Fall and Winter) MSC 4010Y0 Core Modules in Translational Research (Fall and Winter) Plus two half-course electives from the approved list or with pre-approval from the Graduate
Coordinator (1.0 FCE).
Program Length
5 sessions full-time (F/W/S/F/W)
Time Limit
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3 years
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
Medical Science: Translational Research in the Health Sciences MHSc Courses
Required
KMD 1002H Applications in Knowledge Media
MSC 1000Y Foundations in Translational Research
MSC 1003H The Rhetoric of Science
MSC 2021Y Projects in Translational Research
MSC 4000Y+ Capstone Project in Translational Research (prerequisite: MSC 2021Y)
MSC 4010Y0 Modules in Translational Research (Credit/No Credit) (exclusions: MSC 1010Y, MSC 1011Y)
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Approved Electives
Not all courses are offered each year. Check the departmental website for course availability.
HAD 5735H Commercialization of Health Research
HAD 5765H Case Studies in Health Policy
JCV 3060H Advanced Topics in Cardiovascular Sciences—Molecular Biology and Heart Signal Transduction
JFK 1120H Selected Topics in Drug Development I
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JFK 1121H Selected Topics in Drug Development II
JNP 1014Y Interdisciplinary Pharmacology
JNP 1017H+ Current Topics in Molecular and Biochemical Toxicology
LMP 1013H Neoplasia
LMP 1018H Molecular Biology and Applications to Human Disease
LMP 1404H Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Disease
LMP 1407H Introductory Biostatistics and Clinical Investigation
LMP 1525H The Role of Genomics in the Era of Personalized Medicine
MSC 1040H Physiologic Basis of Disease
MSC 1085H Molecular Approaches to Mental Health and Addictions
MSC 1089H The Biopsychosocial Basis of Mental Health Addictive Disorders
MSC 1090H Introduction to Clinical Biostatistics
MSC 2010Y Advanced Concepts in Human Genetic Disease
MSC 4001H Foundations in Resuscitation Science Research
MSC 7000Y Regenerative Medicine (Webcast)
MSC 8000Y Transdisciplinary Studies in Infectious Disease (Hepatitis C)
PSL 1022H+ Reproductive and Developmental Medicine
PSL 1048H Translational Physiology: From Molecules to Model Systems to the Clinic
PSL 1068H Advanced Topics: Molecular Basis of Behaviour
PSL 1071H Advanced Topics: Computational Neuroscience
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
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