| The Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences is a one-year (3 terms, beginning in May) course-based Master’s program that will augment a students’ discipline-specific undergraduate science, biomedical, or health sciences degree with an in-depth, advanced skill set that will enhance the students’ research literacy. Graduates of the program will be able to apply their skills and knowledge in a variety of settings, including graduate and professional education, as well as in different roles in government, not-for-profit, and private sectors.
Instead of traditional courses, content will be delivered in sequential intensive interdisciplinary learning blocks using lectures, case studies, and real-world applications that are relevant to current topics in medical science research. In addition to their coursework, students will be immersed in experiential rotations, and they will participate in a continuous seminar series that will allow them to connect theory and practice throughout the program. Existing interdisciplinary research areas at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, such as musculoskeletal health, cancer research, or neuroscience will provide a framework within the program for students to learn and apply their breadth of knowledge in the rotations. Students will identify a research area of interest, and in parallel to the interdisciplinary learning blocks, they will complete three experiential rotations that align with their chosen field—ideally a clinical, a basic science research, and a community-engaged learning rotation. Students will also be expected to implement and maintain an ePortfolio to showcase their learning throughout the program—this milestone element will run in parallel to the course content and experiential rotations.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 78 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
An undergraduate degree or equivalent in life sciences, biomedical science, health science or a science discipline.
A strong academic history with a minimum B+ (78%) or equivalent average achieved during the two most recent years of academic study (some consideration will be given to equivalent work experience on a case-by-case basis). |
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.