Translational Research in the Health Sciences

Program Overview

The Translational Research Program (TRP) brings together a diverse range of students, mentors, and thought leaders – from researchers to clinicians to industry professionals and beyond. At the TRP, we learn from each other as we work together to solve real-world problems and advance health innovation. TRP classes are a rallying point for discussions and peer learning, while hands-on projects allow you to build your network and understanding. You’ll learn how to navigate ambiguity, find innovation gaps, develop novel approaches and interventions, advance quality improvement, and lead research mobilization and innovation in ways that improve medicine, health, and care for people and communities.

The TRP is a different kind of educational experience. You’ll learn through guidance, mentorship, feedback, and support rather than lecturing and exams. With customizable coursework options and a Capstone Research Project, you focus on the skills and topics that match your goals. The TRP curriculum is designed to facilitate your personal growth and professional development, while building your competencies to drive impact and health innovation!


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Application deadline MHSc:

Fall 2024 entry

07 -June-2024

 

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Fall 2024 entry

10-May-2024 (payment)

Minimum admission average MHSc:

A– average in at least three of the four years

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A– average in at least three of the four years

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Master of Health Science

Program Description

This two-year, course-based program is designed for interprofessional students from diverse backgrounds (such as medicine, life sciences, social sciences, engineering, design, and communications) who want to learn creative problem-solving skills, strategies, and competencies to translate (scientific) knowledge into innovations that improve medicine, health, and care.

Through flexible coursework, team-based, real-world translational challenges, and extensive mentorship and networking, the department facilitates self-directed collaborative “learning by doing”: students gain experience, expertise, and practical insights into development and design processes, regulatory frameworks, and translational networks and strategies to develop, lead, test, and implement innovations. The program’s mission is to challenge students to think differently so that they learn to champion change in their communities and contexts.

This cohort-based program commences in September.

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 area of study with an A– average in at least three of the four years.

  • Applicants with significant research, industry, or government experience in professional health science or related social science, and/or academic research master’s or PhD are also encouraged to apply.

  • The application must be accompanied by:

    • A current curriculum vitae (CV).

    • A letter of intent or statement of professional goals.

    • 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:

    • 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.

    • Tests must be completed in the year prior to application to the program.

  • Deadline for receipt of applications is May 1 for international students and June 1 for domestic students. Admission spots are limited; not all applicants who meet the prerequisites will be admitted. Applicants are screened for eligibility and short-listed applicants will be interviewed.

Program Requirements

  • Within this two-year, five-session program, students must complete a total of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • Year 1:

      • LMP2300Y Foundations in Translational Research (1.0 FCE, Fall and Winter)

      • LMP2320H Overview of Methods in Practices and Contexts (0.5 FCE; Winter)

      • LMP2322H Information, Media, and Communication Literacy for the Sciences (0.5 FCE, Fall)

      • LMP2301Y Projects in Translational Research (1.0 FCE, Fall and Winter)

      • LMP2330Y+ Capstone Project in Translational Research (2.0 FCEs, Summer).

    • Years 1 and 2:

      • 2.0 FCEs: eight modular courses (0.25 FCE each).

    • Year 2:

      • LMP2330Y+ Capstone Project in Translational Research (Fall and Winter)

      • 1.0 elective FCE with approval from the Program Director.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years

+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Clyde Matava

“The ability to make meaningful connections with faculty, mentors, and peers is second to none.”

Clyde Matava
Master's (2019), Translational Research in the Health Sciences
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