On the following page, you will find the proposed course sequence for the Master of Science (MSc) in Epidemiology Applied Health Research Concentration in Health Policy - Thesis.

It is the student’s responsibility to enrol to courses that meet the  program requirements. Visit ‘My Academic Requirements’ in uoZone to make sure you enrol in all courses or activities required to obtain your degree.

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:
  • EPI 5189*
Qualitative/Mixed Methods
  • EPI 5101
  • PBH 5107
Quantitative Methods
  • EPI 5242
  • Elective course (as applicable)
Winter
EPI 5366 Seminar
Qualitative/Mixed Methods
  • EPI 7106
  • Elective course
Quantitative Methods
  • EPI 6276
  • Elective course (as applicable)
Attend EPI Annual Research Day
Due March 1:
  • Confirmation of research stream
Due April 30:
  • TAC member nomination
Spring-Summer
THM 7999 Thesis
Optional course (as applicable)
Due June 30:
  • Thesis Proposal
Due August 31:
  • Annual Research Progress Report
  • TAC forms

* 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

Year 2 course sequence and milestones
TermCore CourseElectives per Areas of ExpertiseMilestones
Fall

THM 7999 Thesis

Qualitative/Mixed Methods

  • EPI 5189*
-
WinterTHM 7999 Thesis--
Spring-SummerTHM 7999 Thesis-Submit your thesis during or at the end of this term

* 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.