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Year 1 course sequence and milestones
Starting in September 2025, all newly admitted graduate students will be required to complete two mandatory modules in the first fall term following their initial enrolment:
ITD1100 - Academic Integrity and ITD7100 - Responsible Conduct of Research in Graduate Studies
Failure to complete the module(s) by the end of the term will result in a hold on the file.
| Term | Core Courses | Electives per Area of Expertise | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | EPI 5240 MED 8166 EPI 5366 Seminar EPI 5103 Quantitative Methods:
| Qualitative/Mixed Methods
Quantitative Methods
| |
| Winter |
| Qualitative/Mixed Methods
Quantitative Methods
| Attend EPI Annual Research Day Due March 1:
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| Spring-Summer | EPI 7998 Research project | Optional course (as applicable) | Due June 30:
Due August 31: Annual Research Progress Report |
* Note: Students in the Quantitative Methods Area of Expertise should complete EPI 5189 in Fall of Year 1. All other students should complete it in Fall of Year 2.
Year 2 course sequence and milestones
| Term | Core Course | Electives per Areas of Expertise | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | HM 7998 Research Project Qualitative Methods:
| - | Submit your research paper for evaluation |
* Note: Students in the Quantitative Methods Area of Expertise should complete EPI 5189 in Fall of Year 1. All other students should complete it in Fall of Year 2.