The minimum number of credits required for the MHSc Program is 30 credits. Students are encouraged to discuss their program of study with MHSc program staff. Students may take courses outside of SPPH with prior approval of the MHSc program. Six credits of upper-level undergraduate coursework can be counted towards the 30 credit minimum. Please note that students will also need to pass a comprehensive exam which covers all core course material.

Core Courses

  • SPPH 521 (or 400): Statistics for Health Research (3 credits)
  • SPPH 500: Analytical Methods in Epidemiological Research (3 credits)
  • SPPH 502: Epidemiological Methods I (3 credits)
  • SPPH 513: Clinical Epidemiology (3 credits)

Other Requirements

Recommended Courses

  • SPPH 505: Scientific Basis for Epidemiological Thinking (3 credits)
  • SPPH 512: The Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials (3 credits)
  • SPPH 514: Decision Analysis in Health Care (3 credits)
  • SPPH 516: Systematic Review Methods in Health Research (3 credits)
  • SPPH 541: Health Services Research II: Economic Evaluation (3 credits)

Please note that taking all the recommended courses does not meet your required credits to graduate and you will need to take additional courses to obtain 30 credits.

Recommended Schedule

Term I (Sept to Dec)Term II (Jan to Apr)Term III (May to Aug)Term IV (if needed, Sept to Dec)
SPPH 521 (or 400): Statistics for Health ResearchSPPH 500: Analytic Methods in Epidemiological ResearchElective(s) can be takenElectives (if needed)
SPPH 502: Epidemiological Methods ISPPH 513: Clinical Epidemiology
ElectivesElectives
SPPH 529: Major Essay (0) can be completed at any time during the program