The M.Sc. in Clinical and Translational Research; Option in Clinical Research focuses on applying basic concepts in clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical and patient reported outcomes, and applied data science to design and analyze clinically relevant research questions. Basic tools to manage and analyze high-volume streams of clinical and health-related data from clinical systems, wearables and social media to address research questions. The thesis must focus on clinical research.
*Please note that the M.Sc. Clinical and Translational Research, Clinical Research Option accepts applications for Fall admission only.*
Applicants for the M.Sc. program concentration in Clinical Research must hold either a B.Sc. degree with epidemiology/ biostatistical/ methodology/health services research at the undergraduate level, or an M.D./health professional degree, or its equivalent.
Program Requirements
A MSc Degree in Division of Clinical and Translational Research, Clinical Research Option, requires the student to:
- Complete course requirements (see below)
- Register for thesis credits (EXMD 693, 694)
- Hold annual thesis committee meetings
- Submit a thesis based on their research that is passed by either an internal or external examiner
Time Requirement
- The Master’s Program at McGill University requires a minimum residence of three full-time terms, i.e. and must be completed within 3 years of first registration.
- A student must register for at least three full-time terms (i.e., 11/2 years of residency) and pay full fees.
- After the residency period, students register for additional sessions at reduced fees.
- Please refer to Master's Degree Program Progression | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - McGill University
- For further information on Tuition & Fees, please refer to the following link
Thesis Requirements
- The Master’s Thesis should follow the guidelines and requirements outlined on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.
- Thesis Submission Deadlines
Course Requirements
Required Courses (12 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXMD 634 | Quantitative Research Methods. | 3 |
| EXMD 656 | Randomized Clinical Trials | 3 |
| POTH 628 | Introduction to Regression Analysis | 3 |
| POTH 630 | Measurement: Rehabilitation 2 | 3 |
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
3 credits from the following list of methods courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXMD 510 | Bioanalytical Separation Methods. | 3 |
| EXMD 521 | Computational Methods Single-Cell Analytics. | 3 |
| EXMD 600 | Principles of Clinical Research. | 3 |
| EXMD 602 | Techniques in Molecular Genetics. | 3 |
| EXMD 604 | Recent Advances in Cellular and Molecular Biology 1. | 3 |
| EXMD 605 | Recent Advances in Cellular and Molecular Biology 2. | 3 |
| EXMD 609 | Cellular Methods in Medical Research. | 3 |
| EXMD 610 | Molecular Methods in Medical Research. | 3 |
| EXMD 616 | Molecular and Cell Biology Topics. | 3 |
9 credits from the following*:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPIB 629 | Knowledge Synthesis | 3 |
| EXMD 651 | Statistical Models for Health Research | 3 |
| EXMD 652 | Trials of Complex Interventions and Applications | 3 |
| POTH 631 | Research Proposal | 3 |
*Other courses, at the 500-level or higher, may be chosen in consultation with and approved by the program director.
Thesis Courses (21 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXMD 692 | Master's Thesis Research 3 | 9 |
| EXMD 693 | Master's Thesis Research 4 | 12 |
NOTE: The thesis credits listed above may be added all in the same term (preferably in your third term), must be added only once, no duplication permitted. You should not register for the thesis credits if you plan to fast-track to the Ph.D. program. Thesis credits do not constitute actual courses, you do not need to attend any further classes; the actual thesis is the work for these credits.