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
Year 1

Core course:

  • EPI 5240
  • MED 8166
  • EPI 5366 Seminar
  • EPI 5103

Electives per Area of Expertise:

  • Qualitative/Mixed Methods
    • EPI 5101
    • PBH 5107
  • Quantitative Methods
    • EPI 5242
    • EPI 5189*
    • Elective course (as applicable

Core course:

  • EPI 5366 Seminar

Electives per Area of Expertise:

  • Qualitative/Mixed Methods
    • EPI 7106
    • Elective course
  • Quantitative Methods
    • EPI 6276
    • Elective course (as applicable

Core course :

  • THM 7999 Thesis

Electives per Area of Expertise:

  • Optional course (as applicable)
Year 2
  • THM 7999 Thesis

Quantitative Methods:

  • EPI 5189*
  • THM 7999 Thesis
  • THM 7999 Thesis

*Note: Students enrolled in the “Quantitative Methods” area of expertise must take EPI 5189 in the fall term of their first year. All other students must take it in the fall term of their second year.

Fall Cohort Milestone

Milestone table
 Fall TermWinter TermSummer Term
Year 1NA
  • 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 2NANASubmit 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.