Otolaryngology (Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Otolaryngology Head/Neck Surg. (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
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Thesis Courses (30 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OTOL 690 | M.Sc. Thesis 1. | 3 |
M.Sc. Thesis 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A literature search and research proposal under supervision of the research supervisor that leads to a written proposal. | ||
| OTOL 691 | M.Sc. Thesis 2. | 3 |
M.Sc. Thesis 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Supervised training and research in connection with the Master's thesis. | ||
| OTOL 692 | M.Sc. Thesis 3. | 6 |
M.Sc. Thesis 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research in connection with the Master's thesis. | ||
| OTOL 693 | M.Sc. Thesis 4. | 6 |
M.Sc. Thesis 4. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A seminar and written report to be presented to an ad hoc committee describing appropriate progress at the end of the first year of training. | ||
| OTOL 694 | M.Sc. Thesis 5. | 12 |
M.Sc. Thesis 5. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent study in connection with the Master's thesis. Presentation of results at a departmental seminar, or at a scientific meeting. Completion and final acceptance of the M.Sc. Thesis by the Department and Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. | ||
Required Courses (12 credits)
When appropriate, courses OTOL 602 Physiology, Histopathology and Clinical Otolaryngology 1., OTOL 612 Physiology, Histopathology and Clinical Otolaryngology 2., OTOL 603 Advanced Scientific Principles - Otolaryngology 1., or OTOL 613 Advanced Scientific Principles - Otolaryngology 2. may be replaced by other Basic Science or Clinical (500, 600, or 700 level) courses of relevance to Otolaryngology, as recommended or approved by the Department.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OTOL 602 | Physiology, Histopathology and Clinical Otolaryngology 1. | 3 |
Physiology, Histopathology and Clinical Otolaryngology 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 University rounds, hospital rounds and seminars presenting various topics in clinical otolaryngology. | ||
| OTOL 603 | Advanced Scientific Principles - Otolaryngology 1. | 3 |
Advanced Scientific Principles - Otolaryngology 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Advanced basic science topics of relevance to otolaryngology, aiming to develop clinician-scientist skills by linking basic science to otolaryngology. | ||
| OTOL 612 | Physiology, Histopathology and Clinical Otolaryngology 2. | 3 |
Physiology, Histopathology and Clinical Otolaryngology 2. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 University rounds, hospital rounds and seminars presenting various additional topics in clinical otolaryngology. | ||
| OTOL 613 | Advanced Scientific Principles - Otolaryngology 2. | 3 |
Advanced Scientific Principles - Otolaryngology 2. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Additional basic science topics of relevance to otolaryngology. Integration of course material is assessed by preparation of a manuscript for peer-reviewed publication. | ||
Complementary Course (3-4 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPIB 507 | Biostats for Health Sciences. | 3 |
Biostats for Health Sciences. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Basic principles of statistical inference applicable to clinical, epidemiologic, and other health research. Topics include: methods of describing data, statistical inference for means, statistical inference for proportions, non-parametric statistics, correlation and introduction to linear regression. | ||
or equivalent.
Students aiming to acquire an interdisciplinary background will be expected to take additional elective courses, at the undergraduate level if necessary.