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.

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.

Fall Cohort Course Sequence

Course Sequence  Table 
 Fall TermWinter TermSummer Term
 Core course Electives per Area of ExpertiseCore course Electives per Area of ExpertiseCore course Electives per Area of Expertise
Year 1

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
EPI 5366 SeminarQualitative/Mixed Methods
•    EPI 7106
•    Elective course
Quantitative Methods
•    EPI 6276
•    Elective course (as applicable
THM 7999 ThesisOptional course (as applicable)
Year 2

THM 7999 Thesis

Qualitative/Mixed Methods

•    EPI 5189*

---THM 7999 Thesis--THM 7999 Thesis--

Fall Cohort Milestone

 Fall TermWinter TermSummer Term
Year 1 

Attend EPI Annual Research Day
Due March 1:
 

  • Confirmation of research stream
     

    Due April 30:

  • TAC member nomination

Due June 30:
 

  • Thesis Proposal
     

Due August 31:

  • Annual Research Progress Report
  • TAC forms
Year 2  Submit your thesis during or at the end of this term

For the most up to date list of Milestone deadlines, please consult your Student Centre in uoZone.