Health Policy, Management and Evaluation


HPME: Introduction

Faculty Affiliation

Public Health

Degree Programs

Health Policy, Management and Evaluation

MSc

  • Concentrations:
    • Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research;
    • Health Systems Leadership and Innovation;
    • Health Systems Research
      • Emphases:
        • Health Economics;
        • Health Informatics Research;
        • Health Policy;
        • Health Systems Artificial Intelligence;
        • Health Technology Assessment;
        • Organization and Management Studies;
        • Outcomes and Evaluation Studies
    • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.

PhD

  • Concentrations:
    • Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research;
    • Health Professions Education Research;
    • Health Systems Research
      • Emphases:
        • Health Economics;
        • Health Informatics Research;
        • Health Policy;
        • Health Technology Assessment;
        • Organization and Management Studies;
        • Outcomes and Evaluation Studies.

Health Administration

MHSc

Health Informatics

MHI

Collaborative Specializations

The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:

Overview

The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) is an internationally renowned academic training program dedicated to the study and advancement of health systems, policy, organizational leadership, and evaluation. Located within the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, IHPME brings together interdisciplinary expertise to train the next generation of health researchers and professionals on how healthcare is organized, financed, and delivered. Its programs emphasize evidence-based decision-making, equity, and system performance, preparing graduates for roles in healthcare administration, policy development, and research.

More than 600 faculty members from a variety of disciplines are represented in IHPME. At least 130 senior health care executives serve as adjunct faculty.

Please note the application deadlines:

November 28, 2026

  • MSc in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research
  • PhD in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research

November 30, 2026

  • MSc in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation concentration: Health Systems Research
  • PhD in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation concentration: Health Systems Research

December 15, 2026

  • PhD in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation concentration: Health Professions Education Research

January 3, 2027

  • Master of Health Informatics (executive and regular options)

January 8, 2027

  • MSc in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation concentration: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

January 15, 2027

  • MSc in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation concentration: Health Systems Leadership and Innovation (Undergraduate Medical students and physicians [trainees and practicing physicians])

February 1

  • MHSc in Health Administration

Contact and Address

Web: ihpme.utoronto.ca/community/connect
Email: ihpme@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (416) 978-4326
Fax: (416) 978-7350

Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation
University of Toronto
4th Floor, 155 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5T 3M6
Canada

Graduate Faculty

Graduate faculty membership information will be coming soon.


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc

The HPME graduate program offers the following concentrations leading to the MSc degree:

  • Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research;

  • Health Systems Leadership and Innovation;

  • Health Systems Research; and

  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.

The MSc program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research

Master of Science; Concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research (Thesis Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Applicants require an overall B+ average or higher in the last two years of an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For applicants to this concentration, a degree in a health profession (for example, MD, BScN, BScOT, BScPT, DDM, MScN) from a recognized university with a B+ average in the final two years is required.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • A thesis written under the supervision of a thesis committee (supervisor and at least one, and preferably two, additional graduate faculty members) and its defence before an examination committee.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 6 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

HPME MSc; Concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research (Coursework Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Applicants require an overall B+ average or higher in the last two years of an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For applicants to this concentration, a degree in a health profession (for example, MD, BScN, BScOT, BScPT, DDM, MScN) from a recognized university with a B+ average in the final two years is required.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of 5.0 FCEs as follows, including at least one research practicum:

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 6 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Leadership and Innovation

The concentration in Health Systems Leadership and Innovation consists of coursework only. Students begin this concentration in the Summer session.

Master of Science; Concentration: Health Systems Leadership and Innovation

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Applicants require an overall B+ average or higher in the last two years of an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

  • Applicants must have health-care experience and demonstrate aptitude for innovation and health systems.

  • Preference will be given to medical trainees in a Canadian Faculty of Medicine or to early-career physicians. Undergraduate medical trainees who are accepted must register part-time; post-graduate medical education trainees who are accepted may register full-time or part-time.

Completion Requirements

  • ​​Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • ​​​​2.5 required FCEs: HAD2001H, HAD2006H, HAD2007H, HAD2012H, and either HAD2009H or HAD2013H.

    • 1.0 required FCE in experiential learning: HAD2040Y.

    • 1.5 elective FCEs; please consult with the department about electives.

    • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FW); 7 sessions part-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students in the thesis option can choose to complete an emphasis as part of this concentration. The emphasis requirements will also count towards the total number of required full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Master of Science; Concentration: Health Systems Research (Thesis Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Applicants require an overall B+ average or higher in the last two years of an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

  • Applicants will be able to choose between a general option and emphasis-specific option for their program of study at the time of application.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • HAD5011H

    • HAD5720H

    • HAD5744H or HSR1000H

    • 1.5 FCEs in electives

      • If students are completing an emphasis: 1.0 FCE in required courses for the emphasis + 0.5 FCE in IHPME elective courses

      • If an emphasis is not selected: 1.5 FCEs in IHPME elective courses

  • Attendance at a minimum of 75% of the Health Systems Research Seminar series (SRM3335Y) in Year 1.

  • A thesis written under the supervision of a thesis committee and its defence before an examination committee.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 6 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

HPME MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Research (Coursework Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Applicants require an overall B+ average or higher in the last two years of an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 6 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time

 


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Master of Science; Concentration: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (Thesis Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Applicants require an overall B+ average or higher in the last two years of an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of 3.0 FCEs as follows:

  • A thesis written under the supervision of a thesis committee (comprising the supervisor and at least one additional graduate faculty member, preferably two) and its defence before an examination committee.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

HPME MSc; Concentration: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (Coursework Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Applicants require an overall B+ average or higher in the last two years of an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of 5.0 FCEs as follows, including completion of at least one research practicum:

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD

The HPME graduate program offers three concentrations leading to the PhD degree: 1) Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research; 2) Health Professions Education Research; and 3) Health Systems Research.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an MA or MSc degree; 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MSc transfer program.

The PhD program can be taken on a full-time or flexible-time basis. Some applicants may be admitted to a flexible-time PhD option with approval of the Graduate Chair. (Note: for the concentration in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research, admissions have been administratively suspended). The flexible-time PhD option benefits mature students with career and/or familial obligations. The degree requirements for the flexible-time PhD option are identical to those listed for the full-time PhD option.


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD; Concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research

 Note: admissions to the flexible-time option have been administratively suspended.

PhD Program; Concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research (Full-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Applicants to this concentration must have a degree in a health profession (for example, MD, BScN, BScOT, BScPT, DDM, MScN, or equivalent).

  • Satisfactory references pertaining to the applicant's academic and research abilities.

  • Outstanding students with a non-thesis master's degree may be admitted to the full-time PhD upon the recommendation of the appropriate IHPME committee, if the applicant has the appropriate background preparation and research experience or publications which can be considered equivalent to a master's thesis.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of a comprehensive course.

  • Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), which must include:

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

  • Writing of a PhD thesis under the supervision of an approved thesis committee (supervisor plus at least two additional graduate faculty members).

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 years full-time
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research (Transfer)

Transfer Requirements

  • To be considered for admission to the PhD transfer option, applicants must be admitted to the MSc program in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research concentration.

  • Within 24 months of registration in the MSc program, applicants must notify the CEHCR Program Director of their interest in applying to transfer to the PhD program.

  • Transfer to the PhD program is contingent upon successful completion of sufficient master’s coursework (normally, 2.5 full-course equivalents [FCEs]), and the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis proposal.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of a comprehensive course.

  • Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), which must include:

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

  • Writing of a PhD thesis under the supervision of an approved thesis committee (supervisor plus at least two additional graduate faculty members).

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Applicants to this concentration must have a degree in a health profession (for example, MD, BScN, BScOT, BScPT, DDM, MScN, or equivalent).

  • Satisfactory references pertaining to the applicant's academic and research abilities.

  • Outstanding students with a non-thesis master's degree may be admitted to the flexible-time PhD upon the recommendation of the appropriate IHPME committee, if the applicant has the appropriate background preparation and research experience or publications which can be considered equivalent to a master's thesis.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must register full-time for the first four years of their program (Fall, Spring, Summer sessions); thereafter, they may register part-time.

  • Completion of a comprehensive course.

  • Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), which must include:

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

  • Writing of a PhD thesis under the supervision of an approved thesis committee (supervisor plus at least two additional graduate faculty members).

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD; Concentration: Health Professions Education Research

PhD Program; Concentration: Health Professions Education Research (Full-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • A master's degree (MA or MSc) requiring a thesis with a B+ average or higher.

  • Satisfactory references pertaining to the applicant's academic and research abilities.

  • Outstanding students with a non-thesis master's degree may be admitted to the full-time PhD upon the recommendation of the appropriate IHPME committee, if the applicant has the appropriate background preparation and research experience or publications which can be considered equivalent to a master's thesis.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of a comprehensive course.

  • Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), which must include:

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

  • Writing of a PhD thesis under the supervision of an approved thesis committee (supervisor plus at least two additional graduate faculty members).

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Concentration: Health Professions Education Research (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • A master's degree (MA or MSc) requiring a thesis with a B+ average or higher.

  • Satisfactory references pertaining to the applicant's academic and research abilities.

  • Outstanding students with a non-thesis master's degree may be admitted to the flexible-time PhD upon the recommendation of the appropriate IHPME committee, if the applicant has the appropriate background preparation and research experience or publications which can be considered equivalent to a master's thesis.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must register full-time for the first four years of their program (Fall, Spring, Summer sessions); thereafter, they may register part-time.

  • Completion of a comprehensive course.

  • Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), which must include:

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

  • Writing of a PhD thesis under the supervision of an approved thesis committee (supervisor plus at least two additional graduate faculty members).

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD; Concentration: Health Systems Research

PhD Program; Concentration: Health Systems Research (Full-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • A master's degree (MA or MSc) requiring a thesis with a B+ average or higher.

  • Satisfactory references pertaining to the applicant's academic and research abilities.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must select one of six emphases and complete the required emphasis courses listed below.

  • Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

    • 2.5 FCEs as follows:

    • 2.0 FCEs as follows:

      • 1.0 FCE in emphasis-specific required courses. Please see details in the Emphases section below.

      • 1.0 FCE in IHPME elective courses. Please see the HPME courses section below.

    • 0.5 FCE: comprehensive examination (HAD6800H).

  • Attendance at 50% of the Health Systems Research Seminar series (SRD4445Y) in Years 1 and 2.

  • Successful completion of a PhD comprehensive examination. The examination involves three components:

    • Participation in critical discussions in conjunction with the HSR Seminar series; students can select 3 of 10 seminar discussion topics based on their area of interest.

    • Comprehensive written paper: topics will be set by January 15 of the academic year in which a student plans to sit for the comprehensive exam. Final papers will be due by April 1 ahead of the oral exam component.

    • Oral exam component: oral defence and examination of the comprehensive written paper to be completed in May. Details of the full exam structure and process can be found on the PhD website under Concentration Requirements.

  • Full-time students must complete and pass all components of the comprehensive exam by the end of Year 3, but are strongly advised to complete by the end of Year 2. Students must complete and pass all components of the comprehensive exam by the end of Year 4.

    • In the event of failure, a student will be permitted an additional attempt within one year. Failure after two attempts will result in a recommendation by the School of Graduate Studies for program termination.

  • Writing of a PhD thesis under the supervision of an approved thesis committee (supervisor plus at least two additional graduate faculty members).

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Concentration: Health Systems Research (Transfer)

Transfer Requirements

  • To be considered for admission to the PhD transfer option, applicants must be admitted to the MSc program in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.

  • At the time of application to the MSc program, applicants must indicate in their Letter of Intent their interest in applying to transfer to the PhD program and request to be enrolled in the transfer option.

  • Transfer to the PhD program is contingent upon:

    • Successful completion of a minimum 2.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) of master's coursework.

    • Achieving a minimum of B+ in all courses and an overall average grade of A– at the master's level.

    • Obtaining a letter of support from the applicant's supervisor.

    • The preparation of a PhD-quality thesis proposal.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must select one of six emphases and complete the required emphasis courses listed below.

  • Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

    • 2.5 FCEs as follows:

    • 2.0 FCEs as follows:

      • 1.0 FCE in emphasis-specific required courses. Please see details in the Emphases section below.

      • 1.0 FCE in IHPME elective courses. Please see the HPME courses section below.

    • 0.5 FCE: comprehensive examination (HAD6800H).

  • Attendance at 50% of the Health Systems Research Seminar series (SRD4445Y) in Years 1 and 2.

  • Successful completion of a PhD comprehensive examination. The examination involves three components:

    • Participation in critical discussions in conjunction with the HSR Seminar series; students can select 3 of 10 seminar discussion topics based on their area of interest.

    • Comprehensive written paper: topics will be set by January 15 of the academic year in which a student plans to sit for the comprehensive exam. Final papers will be due by April 1 ahead of the oral exam component.

    • Oral exam component: oral defence and examination of the comprehensive written paper to be completed in May. Details of the full exam structure and process can be found on the PhD website under Concentration Requirements.

  • Full-time students must complete and pass all components of the comprehensive exam by the end of Year 3, but are strongly advised to complete by the end of Year 2. Students must complete and pass all components of the comprehensive exam by the end of Year 4.

    • In the event of failure, a student will be permitted an additional attempt within one year. Failure after two attempts will result in a recommendation by the School of Graduate Studies for program termination.

  • Writing of a PhD thesis under the supervision of an approved thesis committee (supervisor plus at least two additional graduate faculty members).

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Concentration: Health Systems Research (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • A master's degree (MA or MSc) requiring a thesis with a B+ average or higher.

  • Satisfactory references pertaining to the applicant's academic and research abilities.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must register full-time for the first four years of their program (Fall, Spring, Summer sessions); thereafter, they may register part-time.

  • Students must select one of six emphases and complete the required emphasis courses listed below.

  • Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

    • 2.5 FCEs as follows:

    • 2.0 FCEs as follows:

      • 1.0 FCE in emphasis-specific required courses. Please see details in the Emphases section below.

      • 1.0 FCE in IHPME elective courses. Please see the HPME courses section below.

    • 0.5 FCE: comprehensive examination (HAD6800H).

  • Attendance at 50% of the Health Systems Research Seminar series (SRD4445Y) in Years 1 and 2.

  • Successful completion of a PhD comprehensive examination. The examination involves three components:

    • Participation in critical discussions in conjunction with the HSR Seminar series; students can select 3 of 10 seminar discussion topics based on their area of interest.

    • Comprehensive written paper: topics will be set by January 15 of the academic year in which a student plans to sit for the comprehensive exam. Final papers will be due by April 1 ahead of the oral exam component.

    • Oral exam component: oral defence and examination of the comprehensive written paper to be completed in May. Details of the full exam structure and process can be found on the PhD website under Concentration Requirements.

  • Full-time students must complete and pass all components of the comprehensive exam by the end of Year 3, but are strongly advised to complete by the end of Year 2. Students must complete and pass all components of the comprehensive exam by the end of Year 4.

    • In the event of failure, a student will be permitted an additional attempt within one year. Failure after two attempts will result in a recommendation by the School of Graduate Studies for program termination.

  • Writing of a PhD thesis under the supervision of an approved thesis committee (supervisor plus at least two additional graduate faculty members).

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 


HPME: Health Administration MHSc

The Master of Health Science (MHSc) program is geared to health managers and professionals who wish to acquire a graduate education in health administration. The program's modular format allows learners to complete the degree without interrupting their careers.

MHSc Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Normally, the equivalent of a University of Toronto B+ average or higher in each of the last two years of an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Applicants are strongly advised to have some prior preparation in quantitative courses such as statistics, accounting, and economics.

  • Full-time, relevant work experience.

Completion Requirements

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FW)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 


HPME: Health Informatics MHI

The Master of Health Informatics (MHI) is a professional program which provides graduates with expertise in clinical information and communication technologies (ICTs) required to lead organizational and health system change. The MHI degree program prepares health informaticians to bridge the gaps between clinicians and ICT specialists.

There are two options available to complete the MHI:

  • Regular MHI option: This is designed for individuals who are not currently in a health informatics profession and are seeking a career in the field. Applicants to this option should not be employed full-time. The regular MHI option is offered in person.

  • Executive MHI option: This is designed for individuals with at least five years of work experience in the health-care sector and are interested in pursuing leadership positions and other career development. This program option enables students to continue professional employment and sustain career momentum while gaining specialized health informatics knowledge. The Executive MHI option is offered through online delivery. Students are required to be on campus for two residencies of 10 days each in February of Year 1 and February of Year 2.

Regular MHI Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Eligible undergraduate degrees include those in a health sciences or social sciences specialty, Regulated Health Professions in Ontario, or a computer science or information science specialty with the equivalent of a minimum mid-B average in the last academic year.

  • Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

  • Successful applicants normally have relevant professional experience as a health services professional (for example, manager or administrator) or health sciences/clinical practitioner with demonstrated basic literacy and/or programming skills in computer applications relevant to the health sector, or a computer or information technician within a health-care setting or health software vendor.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • Required coursework (7.5 FCEs):

    • Elective coursework (0.5 FCE). Students are encouraged to select an elective that allows them to focus on their individual areas of interest in health informatics. For this reason, the MHI program does not impose a selection of electives. Students are free to choose from all graduate courses across all disciplines at the University of Toronto. All selections are subject to approval in advance by the Program Director and the IHPME Chair. Students can choose from the following MHI electives:

    • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

    • A four-month, full-time practicum or field placement (MHI2005Y).

  • Degree requirements will be completed in 16 months across four consecutive sessions.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-F)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

Executive MHI Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Eligible undergraduate degrees include those in a health sciences or social sciences specialty, Regulated Health Professions in Ontario, or a computer science or information science specialty with the equivalent of a minimum mid-B average in the last academic year.

  • Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

  • Successful applicants normally have relevant professional experience (at least five years) as a health services professional (for example, manager or administrator) or health sciences/clinical practitioner with demonstrated basic literacy and/or programming skills in computer applications relevant to the health sector, or a computer or information technician within a health-care setting or health software vendor.

  • Successful applicants may be actively employed in a health informatics role or capacity.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • Required coursework (7.5 FCEs):

    • Elective coursework (1.0 FCE). Students are encouraged to select two electives that allow them to focus on their individual areas of interest in health informatics. For this reason, the MHI program does not impose a selection of electives. Students are free to choose from all graduate courses across all disciplines at the University of Toronto. All selections are subject to approval in advance by the Program Director and the IHPME Chair. Students can choose from the following MHI electives:

    • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

    • A four-month, employer-sponsored or mentor-supervised project (MHI2015Y).

  • The Executive MHI degree requirements will be completed in 24 months across six consecutive sessions.

  • The Executive MHI option is offered through online delivery. Students are required to be on campus for two residencies of 10 days each in February of Year 1 and February of Year 2.

Mode of Delivery: Online
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FW)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation: Emphases

Health Economics

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students in the thesis option of the Health Systems Research concentration have the option to complete this emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in this given area. The emphasis requirements will also count toward their 3.0 FCE concentration requirements.

Students must complete two courses (1.0 FCE) from the following list:

 

Health Economics

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students enrolled in the Health Systems Research concentration of the PhD program must complete an emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in a given area. The emphasis requirements will also count towards their concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows:

or

 

Health Informatics Research

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students in the thesis option of the Health Systems Research concentration have the option to complete this emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in this given area. The emphasis requirements will also count toward their 3.0 FCE concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows:

  • HAD5747H

  • One course (0.5 FCE) from the course listing for the Health Systems Research concentration, Master of Health Informatics program, or other relevant graduate courses as approved by the Graduate Coordinator.

 

Health Informatics Research

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students enrolled in the Health Systems Research concentration of the PhD program must complete an emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in a given area. The emphasis requirements will also count towards their concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows: HAD5726H and HAD5747H.

 

Health Policy

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students in the thesis option of the Health Systems Research concentration have the option to complete this emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in this given area. The emphasis requirements will also count toward their 3.0 FCE concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows:

 

Health Policy

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students enrolled in the Health Systems Research concentration of the PhD program must complete an emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in a given area. The emphasis requirements will also count towards their concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows:

 

Health Systems Artificial Intelligence

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students in the thesis option of the Health Systems Research concentration have the option to complete this emphasis by completing 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in this given area. The emphasis requirements will also count toward their 3.0 FCE concentration requirements.

Students in the Vector pathway within the Health Systems Research (HSR) concentration must complete this emphasis in Health Systems Artificial Intelligence and complete their remaining 1.5 FCE concentration requirements by taking:

  • HAD5011H

  • HAD5772H

  • an additional 0.5 FCE within the HSR concentration; see the master's-level HSR concentration requirements.


Students must also complete 1.5 FCEs in this emphasis as follows:

 

Health Technology Assessment

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students in the thesis option of the Health Systems Research concentration have the option to complete this emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in this given area. The emphasis requirements will also count toward their 3.0 FCE concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows:

 

Health Technology Assessment

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students enrolled in the Health Systems Research concentration of the PhD program must complete an emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in a given area. The emphasis requirements also count towards their concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows:

 

Organization and Management Studies

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students in the thesis option of the Health Systems Research concentration have the option to complete this emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in this given area. The emphasis requirements will also count toward their 3.0 FCE concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows: HAD5737H and HAD5773H.

 

Organization and Management Studies

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students enrolled in the Health Systems Research concentration of the PhD program must complete an emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in a given area. The emphasis requirements will also count towards their concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows: HAD5750H and HAD5773H.

 

Outcomes and Evaluation Studies

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students in the thesis option of the Health Systems Research concentration have the option to complete this emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCEs) in this given area. The emphasis requirements will also count toward their 3.0 FCE concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows:

 

Outcomes and Evaluation Studies

Participating Programs:
  • Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD; Concentration: Health Systems Research

Students enrolled in the Health Systems Research concentration of the PhD program must complete an emphasis by completing 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in a given area. The emphasis requirements will also count towards their concentration requirements.

Students must complete 1.0 FCE as follows:

 


HPME: Health Administration MHSc Courses

Students in the Master of Health Science program may elect to be assessed on a Credit/No Credit basis in courses up to a total of 0.5 FCE.

Required Courses

All courses are offered in modular format unless marked otherwise.

HAD5010H, HAD5020H, HAD5711H, HAD5713H, HAD5721H, HAD5723H, HAD5724H, HAD5725H, HAD5731H, HAD5733H, HAD5741H, HAD5761H, HAD5769H, HAD5770H, HAD5775H, HAD5800H, HAD6010Y

Elective Courses

Non-modular electives may be taken subject to program approval.

HAD5736H, HAD5767H, HAD5777H, HAD6011H


HPME: Health Policy, Management and Evaluation MSc, PhD Courses

Students in the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs may elect to be assessed on a Credit/No Credit basis in courses up to a total of 0.5 FCE.

Concentration: Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research

Required Courses

HAD5301H, HAD5307H, HAD5311H, HAD5316H

Recommended Courses

HAD5302H, HAD5303H, HAD5304H, HAD5305H, HAD5306H, HAD5308H, HAD5309H, HAD5310H, HAD5730H, HAD5760H

Elective Courses

HAD5312H, HAD5313H, HAD5314H, HAD5315H, HAD5316H, HAD5317H, HAD5318H, HAD5319H, HAD5320H, HAD6360H, HAD6361H, HAD7002H

Other IHPME courses or extra-departmental courses may be considered as elective courses and are subject to approval of the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.

 

Concentration: Health Professions Education Research (HPER)

Required Courses

HAD5011H, HAD6500H, HAD6501H, 
HAD6502H or HAD6503H, 
HAD6504H or HAD6505H,
HAD6511H, HAD6512H, HAD6560H

Elective Courses

Students are encouraged to select electives that allow them to focus on their individual areas of interest in health professions education research (HPER). For this reason, the HPER program does not impose a selection of electives. Students are free to choose from all graduate courses across all disciplines at the University of Toronto. All selections are subject to approval in advance by the Program Director and the IHPME Graduate Chair. Students can also choose from the following HPER electives:

HAD6506H, HAD6507H, HAD6508H, HAD6509H, HAD6510H

 

Concentration: Health Systems Leadership and Innovation

Required Courses

HAD2001H, HAD2006H, HAD2007H, HAD2009H, HAD2012H, HAD2013H

Experiential Learning Courses

HAD2040Y

Elective Courses

HAD2002H, HAD2003H, HAD2004H, HAD2005H, HAD2008H, HAD2010H, HAD2014H, HAD2030H

 

Concentration: Health Systems Research

CHL3007H, HAD2002H, HAD2003H, HAD5011H, HAD5012H, HAD5013H, HAD5014H, HAD5016H HAD5022H, HAD5726H, HAD5727H, HAD5728H, HAD5730H, HAD5737H, HAD5738H, HAD5740H, HAD5742H, HAD5743H, HAD5744H, HAD5746H, HAD5747H, HAD5748H, HAD5749H, HAD5750H, HAD5751H, HAD5752H, HAD5753H, HAD5754H, HAD5755Y, HAD5760H, HAD5763H, HAD5772H, HAD5773H, HAD5777H, HAD5778H, HAD5779H, HAD5781H, HAD6506H, HAD6750H, HAD6780H, HAD6761H, HAD6762H, HAD6763H, HAD6764H, HAD6765H, HAD6770H, HAD7001H, JNH5001H, JNH5003H

 

Concentration: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Required Courses

HAD3010H, HAD3020H, HAD3030H, HAD3040Y, HAD3041Y, HAD3050H, HAD3060H, HAD3070H

Practicum Course

HAD3080H

Elective Courses

HAD3025H, HAD3035H, HAD3090H, HAD4000H, HAD5777H

Cross-Listed Courses

These courses are limited to certain program students in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Please check the IHPME website.

CHL5300H, HSR1001H, HSR1002H, JCV3060H, JCV3061H, JCV3062H, JCV3063H