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MSc in Community Health Sciences with a specialization in CRDS (Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies)
I. PREREQUISITES
To enter the program leading to MSc in Community Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies, one would be expected to:
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have a record of proven academic performance with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.2/4.0 in the last two years of full-time undergraduate or graduate study; preference will be given to those who have completed an MSc thesis or its equivalent, and
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have had training and/or experience in a health discipline, in a life science or related clinical work experience;
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II. PROGRAM LEADING TO MSc IN CRDS
A total of 4 full-course equivalents (minimum) and a thesis must be completed
A. Required Courses
All entering MSc students must take the September Block Week Course,
MDSC 644: Introduction to Community Health Sciences.
In addition all students must take three half-courses:
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MDSC 643.01: Essentials of Biostatistics (Biostatistics I) *
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MDSC 647.01: Fundamentals of Epidemiology *
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MDSC 659.02: Health Research Methods *
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Additional courses from the graduate course offerings of the Department of Community Health Sciences or from other graduate programs may be taken at the discretion of the student and his/her supervisory committee.
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Equivalents will be considered. To apply for an exemption, contact the Instructor of the required course and provide a course outline of the course you've taken, as well as the grade you attained. |
B. Required Activities
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CORE 603.01 Professional Foundations in Community Rehabilitation half-course
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Doctoral Seminar |
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Environmental Health Science half-course (e.g. MDSC 645.03: Environmental Health)
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Health Services Administration half-course (e.g. MDSC 645.01 or 645.10)
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A half-course equivalent in a disciplinary or substantive focus, providing some depth within a topic area at the graduate level
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C. Elective Courses
Electives as recommended by the Supervisor in relation to the student's research interest
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A total of at least 4 full-course equivalents (8 half-courses) must be completed.
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D. Thesis
E. Other Required Activities
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Participation in the Department of Community Heallth Sciences Seminars.
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Participation in the Community Health Sciences Graduate Student Research Seminars, including presentation of at least one seminar
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Attendance at the Faculty of Medicine's Research Integrity Day once during graduate program
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