Master of Science in Medicine - Community Health

The goal of the Division of Community Health & Humanities (CHH) in the Faculty of Medicine is to promote health and improve the quality of life in society by developing an understanding of factors that contribute to health and illness, building the capacity to create change, creating "new" knowledge, sharing and engaging in research in and with the community, and serving as a resource for the community. Programs in Community Health and Humanities draw from several disciplines including economics, epidemiology and biostatistics, health policy, history, medical ethics, public health, and the social sciences. The programs embrace the values of social justice and equity, community engagement, inclusiveness, respect for diversity, and appreciation of different types of evidence.The MSc (Med) is thesis-based and designed to be completed in two years of full-time study. Students accepted to the program who surpass minimum academic requirements and are enrolled in full-time studies in the Faculty of Medicine are granted a minimum stipend for two years. Students will generally complete required coursework within the first year and execute the majority of their research thesis preparation in the second year of their degree.Graduate diploma, MSc (Med): 1-2 years