Experimental Medicine (Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)

Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)      
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45

Program Description

The overall objective of this program is to train students in the in-depth analysis of fundamental, translational and/or clinical research.

Students perform studies at diverse levels, from molecular, cellular, and tissue to whole animal, human, and population in order to elucidate mechanisms behind human diseases, leading to drug discovery. Students are trained to perform research in both academic and industrial settings.

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Thesis Courses (36 credits)

Complementary Courses (9 credits)

9 credits at the 500 level or higher.

Course choices should be made in consultation with research supervisor(s). Courses may be taken outside the department at the 500 level or higher in medical and allied sciences¹.

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Note that some seminar, current topics and readings, and conference courses may not count towards your degree. Thus, students must obtain prior approval from the Division’s Student Affairs Coordinator for courses at the 500 level or higher from other Allied Health Sciences departments.