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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Experimental Medicine (Thesis), Digital Health Innovation

Description:

The M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine (Thesis), Digital Health Innovation (DHI) Option focuses on the basics of clinical epidemiology, medical artificial intelligence, clinical innovation, and applied data science, including the use and generation of digitized health and social data using specialized software. Fundamentals of current AI applications in medicine, methods to employ big data in clinical tool development, mathematical principals underpinning digital health and big data, and design thinking methodology in clinical innovation. High volume streams of clinical and health-related data from clinical systems, wearables and social media.

During the first year of the Digital Health Innovation Option, students will take courses full time. M.Sc. thesis research will take place in the second year of the program.

For additional information, please refer to the timeline for the M.Sc. Program, DHI option from admission to final thesis submission: PDF icon Timeline for M.Sc., DHI Option

*Please note that the M.Sc. Experimental Medicine, Digital Health Innovation Option accepts applications for Fall admission only.*

Residency requirement : 3 terms - Master's Degree Program Progression | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - 海角社区
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Required Courses

EXMD 601. Real World Applications of Data Science and Informatics.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description

Training in practical applications of health care data science.
  • Prerequisites: EDPE 575, EPIB 507 or EXMD 634 or equivalent; EPIB 600, EXMD 642 or equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

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EXMD 634. Quantitative Research Methods.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description

Topics covered include: 1) An overview of common research designs based on examples from research currently undertaken in the Division of Experimental Medicine; 2) Types of data arising from these designs; 3) Basic methods for data analysis; and 4) Application of these methods to student research projects.
  • Restriction: Must be registered for graduate or postdoctoral studies in the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Science.

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EXSU 500. Artificial Intelligence in Medicine .

Credits: 3
Offered by: Surgery (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description

Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) applied to issues in medical diagnosis, therapy selection and learning from health data. Various AI methods, electronic medical records, and ethical/security concerns. Machine learning approaches including deep learning and reinforcement learning without delving too deeply into the technical details.

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9 Credits
Complementary courses

1 course from the following :

EPIB 600. Clinical Epidemiology.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Summer 2025, Summer 2026
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Description

Principles and methods of epidemiology, as applied to clinical practice and clinical research. Key principles of testing and measurement in the clinical context, as well as study design, analysis, and inference in the clinical research setting.
  • Course offered during the Summer Session only.
  • Restriction: Restricted to 海角社区 Medical Residents and Clinical Fellows or permission of the instructor for other clinicians.
  • Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

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EXMD 600. Principles of Clinical Research.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description

Foundations for conducting clinical research including the principles underlying clinical studies, an overview of key methods in clinical research and the critical interpretation of peer-reviewed literature.
  • There are no set prerequisites, but it is expected that the student will have some background in mathematics; understanding functions and basic algebra is essential.

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1 course from the following:

EXMD 630. Developing Digital Innovations for Health Impact.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description

Advanced innovative thinking, knowledge and skills that will aid in the development of innovative digital health solutions. It will integrate mind mapping strategies, design thinking, and usability evaluations that form the core of developing and refining an innovative digital health solution aimed to solve a well-defined clinical/public health problem.
  • Restriction: Permission of the instructor

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EXSU 620. Surgical Innovation 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Surgery (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description

The process of surgical innovation and acquisition of hands-on skills necessary to work within a multi-disciplinary team in the creation of a novel, need driven, and marketable prototype used in the care of the surgical patient. This is the first of a 3 part course introducing concepts and performing needs analyses.
  • Corequisite(s): EXSU 619
  • Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructors.
  • Restriction(s): Course requires entry to surgical theatre; this is subject to hospital approval.
  • 1) Students may be subject to interview.
  • 2) Contact hours 46.5 , 31.5 hours lectures, 15 hours workshops and hospital visits.
  • 3) Language of instruction: English, French available.
  • 4) Minimum number 6, maximum 30
  • 5) Subject to completion of medical requirements/immunization record.
  • 6) Professional conduct and dress required at all times in hospital visits when in potential contact with patients.

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6 Credits
Elective courses

6 credits of courses at the 500-level or higher approved by the DHI Director, Dr. Robyn Tamblyn

6 Credits
Thesis

EXMD 693. Master's Thesis Research 4.

Credits: 12
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
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Description

Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.

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EXMD 694. Master's Thesis Research 5.

Credits: 12
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Summer 2026
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Description

Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.

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NOTE: 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. They can be taken at any time during the program, as long as they are completed before the Initial Thesis Submission. Must only register for the above courses once, no duplication permitted.

24 credits
Total: 45 credits
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