Master of Engineering

Program Description

The Master of Engineering (MEng) is a course-based program designed to lead to employment in the aerospace industry. Students select from the wide range of UTIAS courses, as well as courses offered by other University of Toronto departments, to create a personalized curriculum. Students can also opt to follow one of several emphases, which provide more concentrated teaching in a specific area, and which are recorded on the student's transcript.

The MEng program can be taken on a full-time, extended full-time, or part-time basis. Transfer between the full-time, extended full-time, and part-time options is not permitted after registration. The default registration is the extended full-time option.

Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor of applied science degree in engineering, or an equivalent four-year degree from a recognized undergraduate engineering program.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (10 half courses) as follows:

  • A minimum of seven half courses (3.5 FCEs) must be technical.

  • A minimum of half the courses must be offered at UTIAS.

  • A maximum of three 500-level courses (1.5 FCEs) is permitted.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's registration.

  • Students deemed to have insufficient background may be required to complete supplementary coursework in addition to the required 5.0 FCEs. A maximum of 5.5 FCEs may be taken; permission must be granted by the graduate office to exceed 5.0 FCEs.

  • Students must complete all the required courses within three sessions (one year).

• Once students are registered, transfer between the full-time, extended full-time, or part-time option is not permitted.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing; Aerial Robotics; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

3 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years

Extended Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants holding an appropriate bachelor of applied science degree in engineering are considered for admission under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies.

• An appropriate bachelor of applied science degree in engineering, or an equivalent four-year degree from a recognized undergraduate engineering program.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (10 half courses).

  • A minimum of seven half courses (3.5 FCEs) must be technical.

  • A minimum of half the courses must be offered at UTIAS.

  • A maximum of three 500-level courses (1.5 FCEs) is permitted.

  • A maximum of three half courses (1.5 FCEs) may be taken in any session.

  • A maximum of six half courses (3.0 FCEs) may be taken in any academic year.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's registration.

  • Students deemed to have insufficient background may be required to complete supplementary coursework in addition to the required 5.0 FCEs. A maximum of 5.5 FCEs may be taken; permission must be granted by the graduate office to exceed 5.0 FCEs.

  • Students must complete all the required courses within six sessions (two years).

• Once students are registered, transfer between the full-time, extended full-time, or part-time option is not permitted.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing; Aerial Robotics; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

6 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years

Part-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor of applied science degree in engineering, or an equivalent four-year degree from a recognized undergraduate engineering program.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (10 half courses).

  • A minimum of seven half courses (3.5 FCEs) must be technical.

  • A minimum of half the courses must be offered at UTIAS.

  • A maximum of three 500-level courses (1.5 FCEs) is permitted.

  • A maximum of two half courses (1.0 FCE) may be taken in any session.

  • A maximum of four half courses (2.0 FCEs) may be taken in any academic year.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's registration.

  • Students deemed to have insufficient background may be required to complete supplementary coursework in addition to the required 5.0 FCEs. A maximum of 5.5 FCEs may be taken; permission must be granted by the graduate office to exceed 5.0 FCEs.

  • Students must complete all the required courses within nine sessions (three years).

• Once students are registered, transfer between the full-time, extended full-time, or part-time option is not permitted.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing; Aerial Robotics; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

9 sessions

Time Limit

6 years

Doctor of Education

Admissions have been administratively suspended. (See amendment made on September 19, 2023.) The next intake for this program will be Fall 2025. Applications for the EdD in Child Study and Education for the 2025-26 admissions cycle are set to open in early October 2024.

Program Description

This professional doctorate is designed to prepare professionals working in the field of education (or a highly related area) to extend their professional knowledge and practice to further develop their ability to be scholar-practitioners within child study. This program aims to provide practitioners with an advanced degree to enable them to engage in innovation, advanced professional practice, and understand how the field of child study can inform decision making in multiple contexts including the classroom.

This degree is designed for practitioners who are working within contexts in which children are served or supported and/or with individuals who support or guide those who work with children (for example, parents, families, and teachers).

The Doctor of Education (EdD) program is only available on a full-time basis.

Delivery options: Although not all elective courses are offered in each modality, students may be able to complete the EdD degree program through one of two delivery modes:

• in-person (students will mainly complete their coursework and other program requirements in-person, with up to one-third of their coursework online); and
• hybrid (students will experience a mix of modes of engagement, with some of their coursework and other program requirements in-person and between one-third and two-thirds of their coursework online) depending on their choice of emphases and elective courses.

Note: students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or graduate liaison officer regarding available options.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below. Please note that applicants will be accepted into this degree program every other year.
• A master’s degree: an MA or MEd degree in Education (for example, Master of Arts in Child Study and Education, Master of Education degree, Master of Teaching degree) with high academic standing (equivalent to a B+ or better) from a recognized university. Applicants with master’s degrees in other disciplines may be eligible to apply for admission, but may have to complete additional courses in developmental psychology and/or child study.
• Letter of Intent: applicants must submit a well-written letter of intent in which they highlight their research interests, provide some insight into the problem of practice they are currently wishing to address, and describe their professional experiences and how these relate to their research interests and proposed problem of practice.
• Normally applicants will have in-depth work experience (i.e., normally a minimum of 3 years of current or recent work experience) in an education-related field within a school or community setting. They should be able to identify how their work environment would be able to support and facilitate their research related to their problem of practice, which is a major outcome of this degree.
• A letter from an employer supporting the potential candidate’s goals and ability to conduct their applied research within the school or community setting is required.
• Applicants who hold an MEd or other non-thesis master’s degree must submit evidence of their ability to identify a research question or problem, to design and conduct a research study or project, and to report the findings or results, all in a rigorous manner. This constitutes a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP) or Major Research Paper (MRP). Applicants who do not have a QRP or MRP must provide a writing sample that highlights their ability to write clearly and analytically about issues in education and/or child study. Examples include a single authored master’s-level course paper, a policy document, or a professional publication.
• An interview may be required prior to admission.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
  • APD3301H Issues in Child Study and Education: Research, Policy, and Problems of Practice (RM) (0.5 FCE).
  • APD3302H Advanced Study of Critical Issues in Special Education, Mental Health, and Child Security (0.5 FCE).
  • APD3303H Advanced Study of Tools and Research Methods for Investigating Problems of Practice: Data-Driven Research for Decision-Making (0.5 FCE).
  • APD3304H Research Proposal Development (RM) (0.5 FCE).
  • Two half courses (1.0 FCE) from one of the three emphases: 1) Early Learning and Early Years; 2) Mental Health and Wellbeing; or 3) Special Education. See details on each emphasis below.
  • Research Methods course (select from the list of available research methods courses) (0.5 FCE).
  • APD3305H Systems and Organizational Change (0.5 FCE).
• Students will have successfully reached candidacy once their thesis committee is formed and formal approval of the thesis proposal has been given by the committee.
• The thesis (Dissertation in Practice) is the culminating component of the Doctor of Education degree in Child Study and Education that shall include an identification and investigation of a problem of practice, the application of theory and research to problems of practice and/or policy and a design for implementation of ideas arising. Specifically, the thesis (Dissertation in Practice) consists of original research in the form of a written proposal or plan for innovative and impactful educational policy, guideline, advocacy, development project, or activism within an education-related field, aimed at improving practice at local, regional, national, or international levels.
• Students are full-time and must maintain continuous, full-time registration and pay full-time fees until all degree requirements, including the thesis (Dissertation in Practice), are completed.
• Students cannot transfer between the EdD and PhD programs.

Program Length

4 years full-time

Time Limit

6 years

Emphasis: Early Learning and Early Years

This emphasis will allow students to take specialized courses which address social emotional wellbeing in the early years. This emphasis is designed to help students gain a deeper understanding and expertise in early learning and early years while also integrating their knowledge and understanding of special education, security, and child and youth wellbeing.

• Coursework. From the following course list, EdD students must successfully complete 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE), which is counted towards the total FCEs required for the student's degree program:

  • APD1211H, APD1249H, APD1272H, APD1280H, APD1286H, APD3273H.

Upon successful completion of the emphasis requirements and degree requirements, students may make a request to the CSE Program Administrator to have the emphasis noted on the student transcript. This request must be made before graduation. A course can only be applied to the requirements of a single emphasis.

Emphasis: Mental Health and Wellbeing

This emphasis will allow students to take specialized courses which address the mental health of children and/or youth in various settings including the classroom as well as delve into issues of risk and resilience and culture. This emphasis is designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of and expertise in special education, security, and child and youth wellbeing.

• Coursework. From the following course list, EdD students must successfully complete 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE), which is counted towards the total FCEs required for the student's degree program:

  • APD1236H, APD1256H, APD1279H, APD1295H, APD1297H, APD3221H.

Upon successful completion of the emphasis requirements and degree requirements, students may make a request to the CSE Program Administrator to have the emphasis noted on the student transcript. This request must be made before graduation. A course can only be applied to the requirements of a single emphasis.

Emphasis: Special Education

This emphasis will allow students to take specialized courses that delve into specific domains of special education. This emphasis is designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of and expertise in special education while also considering issues pertaining to security and child and youth wellbeing.

• Coursework. From the following course list, EdD students must successfully complete 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE), which is counted towards the total FCEs required for the student's degree program:

  • APD1271H, APD1285H, APD1296H, APD2275H, APD2296H.

Upon successful completion of the emphasis requirements and degree requirements, students may make a request to the CSE Program Administrator to have the emphasis noted on the student transcript. This request must be made before graduation. A course can only be applied to the requirements of a single emphasis.

Master of Arts

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Child Study and Education Program is offered at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, a centre of professional teacher training and research in childhood and education, which includes a Nursery through Grade 6 Laboratory School.

The philosophy of this program is based on the belief that successful teaching requires an understanding of how children’s capacities, concerns, and behaviour change with age, how individual differences reflect developmental changes, and how social and physical environments influence children’s development.

The program introduces students to educational and developmental theory and research relevant to educational settings, showing how this research can inform classroom practice. Students also learn how to objectively study children, using both practical assessment and formal methods of inquiry. These areas of knowledge combined with knowledge of effective teaching methods (such as an inquiry-based approach) and learning environments result in educational practices that build on children’s current levels of development.

The non-thesis program requires two years of full-time study leading to a Master of Arts degree. Graduates are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for a Certificate of Qualification, which qualifies the holder to teach in the primary and junior divisions (junior kindergarten to grade 6) of Ontario schools. Research is embedded throughout the courses and the program.

This program includes a field in Practice-Based Inquiry (PBI) in Psychology and Educational Practice.

Field: Practice-Based Inquiry (PBI) in Psychology and Educational Practice

The Practice-Based Inquiry (PBI) in Psychology and Educational Practice field of study is for those who wish to become classroom teachers and acquire the skills to continuously grow, improve, and lead. The field is based on the use of collaborative inquiry and data-based decision making to enhance teachers’ practice and student learning and success (working cooperatively with colleagues and using data and research findings to meet student needs). This field will provide a foundation in the use of a broad range of information sources to address questions of practice using an inquiry cycle.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree (usually a four-year degree) with the equivalent of a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

• Applicants are also expected to have experience working with groups of children, preferably in responsible positions.

• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission.

• A satisfactory vulnerable sector screening (VSS) police check is required prior to having direct contact with students. Without proof of a satisfactory VSS, schools will not allow teacher education candidates to participate in practice teaching.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 11.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including practicum placements and an internship as follows:

  • Year 1 — 7.0 FCEs as follows:

    • APD2200Y Child Study Foundations: Security, Wellbeing, Development, and Equity‬ (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2201Y Education Seminar I: Professional Practice, Critical Pedagogies, and Social Studies (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2210Y Introduction to Curriculum I: Core Areas (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2220Y Teaching Practicum (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2270Y Special Education and Adaptive Instruction (1.0 FCE).

    • APD1226H Foundations in Inquiry and Data-Based Decision Making (0.5 FCE).

    • 1.5 elective FCEs (equivalent to three half courses) chosen from among master's-level courses in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development and, in some cases, other departments; to be completed during the Spring (May/June) and Summer (July/August) sessions.

    • Students without an undergraduate course in child development must take APD1201H Child and Adolescent Development (0.5 FCE) as an elective.

    • Eligible students registered in the Primary/Junior division who, in addition to an Ontario Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification, wish to pursue the French as a Second Language (FSL) qualification, must successfully complete the following requirements:

      • Pass an OISE French Proficiency Test prior to completing the following two courses.

      • Complete both CTL7200H Curriculum and Teaching in French as a Second Language — Primary/Junior and CTL3204H L’immersion française: enseignement et recherches within the elective space.

      • Complete one practicum placement in a French classroom following successful completion of the French Proficiency Test and both CTL7200H and CTL3204H.

    • Registration in Year 2 of the program is contingent upon successful completion of all Year 1 work.

  • Year 2 — 4.0 FCEs as follows:

    • APD2211H Language and Literacy: Understanding, Assessment, and Instruction (0.5 FCE).

    • APD2212H Mathematics Learning and Instruction (0.5 FCE).

    • APD2214H Arts Curriculum and Critical Pedagogies for Cross-Curricular Teaching (0.5 FCE).

    • APD2221Y Teaching Internship (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2222H Professional Practice: Enacting a Research-Informed Learning Cycle (0.5 FCE), taken during the internship session of Year 2.

    • APD2223H Professional Practice: Developing the Skills of Critical Friendship (0.5 FCE), taken during the academic session of Year 2.

    • APD2202H Education Seminar II: Current Issues in Teaching and Learning (0.5 FCE), taken during the internship session of Year 2.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Doctor of Education

Program Description

Advanced counsellor training in this degree program emphasizes the role of the counsellor in educational and community settings with expertise in supervisory and consultative skills and advanced counselling theory and practice. Graduates will be prepared to take leadership positions in the field of counselling and psychotherapy as educators in colleges and institutes of education; as directors and coordinators of school guidance programs; as specialists in the provision of counselling-related, in-service training for school and college personnel; and as providers of advanced levels of personal counselling in community and educational settings.

The field in Counselling and Psychotherapy will be especially attractive to individuals who have demonstrated a career commitment to the provision of counselling-related services in an educational and community setting. This professional doctorate is designed to prepare students to refine and build on professional knowledge and practice to support the development of scholar-practitioners to be leaders in their fields of professional practice.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) program is only available on a full-time basis.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• Applicants must have the following to be admitted to the EdD program:

  • A bachelor's degree: an appropriate bachelor's degree of any background or discipline from a recognized university, with high academic standing.

  • A master's degree: an MA or MEd degree in Counselling Psychology or School and/or Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Toronto with a grade of B+ or better, or its equivalent from a recognized university. The applicant must have had successful professional experience and interest to increase and advance their knowledge of counselling and psychotherapy to become leaders in their fields. Applicants who hold an MEd or other non-thesis master's degree must submit evidence of their ability to identify a research question or problem, to design and conduct a research study or project, and to report the findings or results, all in a rigorous manner. This constitutes a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP).

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must take courses related to the development of advanced competence in counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health theory and practice and become sophisticated consumers of research in these and related fields. Students must complete a minimum of 5.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including a practicum, internship, and thesis (dissertation in practice) as follows:

  • APD3115H⁺ Research Proseminar in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3261H⁺ Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3217Y⁺ Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (1.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit): complete a 500-hour practicum before the Final Oral Examination.

  • APD3270H⁰ EdD Internship (0.5 FCE): complete 500 hours of internship, typically after the Final Oral Examination. All internship arrangements must be made in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training.

  • Three courses, one from each of the following three groupings:

    • APD3116H Proseminar ll: Practice-Based Research in School and Counselling Psychology

    • APD3178H Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (0.5 FCE) or APD3160H Advanced Family Therapy (0.5 FCE)

    • APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems (0.5 FCE) or one elective in a special focus of interest (0.5 FCE).

  • In addition, students must take 1.0 FCE in their specific area of focus.

    • Option 1: Counselling and Psychotherapy for Adults

      • APD3163H Advanced Multicultural Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE)

      • One elective in a special focus of interest (0.5 FCE)

    • Option 2: Counselling and Psychotherapy for Schools and Youth

      • APD5284Y Assessment and Intervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families (1.0 FCE).

• Optional additional practicum. Students may choose to take an optional continuous practicum (APD3271H⁰ Additional PhD Practicum) in conjunction with the required doctoral practicum course APD3217Y⁺ Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (Credit/No Credit).

• Thesis (dissertation in practice). All students must complete a thesis (dissertation in practice), the aim of which is to ensure excellent knowledge of counselling and psychotherapy theory, practice, and policy for professionals working with adults or youth to function as leading scholar-practitioners. The thesis (dissertation in practice) should be: a) well conceived, original, and likely to make a sustained contribution to mental health practice; b) involve creativity, innovative methods and techniques, and have the potential to improve practice; c) exemplary, sets high standards in the field, and can be emulated and; d) has the potential for significant public impact. The focus of the thesis (dissertation in practice) is expected to be on contributions to field development or to innovations in practice. Students will defend their thesis (dissertation in practice) at a Final Oral Examination.

• Students are full-time and must maintain continuous, full-time registration and pay full-time fees until all degree requirements, including the thesis (dissertation in practice), are completed.

• Students cannot transfer between the EdD and PhD programs.

Program Length

4 years full-time

Time Limit

6 years full-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Doctor of Education

Program Description

Counsellor training in this degree program emphasizes the role of the counsellor in educational and community settings with the goal of enhancing their expertise in their professional roles including supervisory and consultative skills and the advanced study of counselling theory and practice. Graduates will be prepared to take leadership positions in the field of counselling and psychotherapy; as educators in colleges and institutes of education; as directors and coordinators of school guidance programs; as specialists in the provision of counselling-related, in-service training for school and college personnel; and as providers of advanced levels of personal counselling in community and educational settings.

The field in School Psychology will be especially attractive to practitioners providing direct services to children and youth in the education system (K-12) and will provide school psychology practitioners with core theoretical and practical training needed to develop research-informed leaders in the field of school psychology. The program is structured to provide students with the requirements necessary for registration as a School Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) program is only available on a full-time basis.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• Applicants must have the following to be admitted to the EdD program:

  • A bachelor's degree: an appropriate bachelor's degree of any background or discipline from a recognized university, with high academic standing.

  • A master's degree: an MA or MEd degree in Counselling Psychology or School and/or Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Toronto with a grade of B+ or better, or its equivalent from a recognized university. The applicant must have had successful professional experience and interest to increase and advance their knowledge of counselling and psychotherapy to become leaders in their fields. Applicants who hold an MEd or other non-thesis master's degree must submit evidence of their ability to identify a research question or problem, to design and conduct a research study or project, and to report the findings or results, all in a rigorous manner. This constitutes a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP).

  • Applicants must demonstrate either undergraduate- or graduate-level competence in each of the five core content areas of psychology: 1) Biological Bases of Behaviour; 2) Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behaviour; 3) Historical and Scientific Foundations of Psychology; 4) Scientific and Professional Ethics (graduate level); and 5) Social Bases of Behaviour, by successful completion of

    • 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) at the second-, third-, or fourth-year undergraduate level or

    • 0.5 FCE at the graduate level.

  • If the above requirements are not met, students must take additional courses to ensure they have completed the above requirements by the end of their program.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must take courses related to the development of advanced competence in counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health theory and practice and become sophisticated consumers of research in these and related fields. Students must complete a minimum of 5.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including a practicum, internship, and thesis (dissertation in practice) as follows:

  • APD3115H⁺ Research Proseminar in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3261H⁺ Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3217Y⁺ Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (1.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit): complete a 500-hour practicum before the Final Oral Examination.

  • APD3401H Assessment with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3402H Intervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3403H⁰ EdD Internship in School Psychology (0.5 FCE): complete 1,600 hours of internship, typically after the Final Oral Examination. All internship arrangements must be made in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training.

  • Three courses, one from each of the following three groupings:

    • APD3116H Proseminar ll: Practice-Based Research in School and Counselling Psychology.

    • APD3178H Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (0.5 FCE) or APD3160H Advanced Family Therapy (0.5 FCE).

    • APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems (0.5 FCE) or one elective in a special focus of interest (0.5 FCE).​

• Optional additional practicum. Students may choose to take an optional continuous practicum (APD3271H⁰ Additional PhD Practicum) in conjunction with the required doctoral practicum course APD3217Y⁺ Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (Credit/No Credit).

• Thesis (dissertation in practice). All students must complete a thesis (dissertation in practice), the aim of which is to ensure excellent knowledge of counselling or school psychology theory, practice, and policy for professionals working with adults or children/youth to function as leading scholar-practitioners. The thesis (dissertation in practice) should be: a) well conceived, original, and likely to make a sustained contribution to mental health or school psychology practice; b) involve creativity, innovative methods and techniques, and have the potential to improve practice; c) exemplary, sets high standards in the field, and can be emulated and; d) has the potential for significant public impact. The focus of the thesis (dissertation in practice) is expected to be on contributions to field development or to innovations in practice. Students will defend their thesis (dissertation in practice) at a Final Oral Examination.

• Students are full-time and must maintain continuous, full-time registration and pay full-time fees until all degree requirements, including the thesis (dissertation in practice), are completed.

• Students cannot transfer between the EdD and PhD programs.

Program Length

4 years full-time

Time Limit

6 years full-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Master of Education

Program Description

The field in Counselling and Psychotherapy, within the Counselling Psychology MEd degree program, provides individuals with the opportunity to learn and develop skills appropriate for counselling individuals across a variety of work settings. Students are encouraged to tailor their courses and practicum learning experiences to meet their particular learning goals. Examples of the types of goals for which suitable programs of study could be developed include counselling and psychotherapy with adults, college and university students, or older adults: career counselling; counselling with diverse clients; and counselling and psychotherapy in community mental health and family service settings. The program of study provides students with the basic preparation for certification as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and as a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

The MEd program is typically offered on a full-time basis with a limited number of part-time spots available.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree of any background or discipline, with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better in the final year, from a recognized university.

• At least one year of relevant counselling-related experience.

• Two letters of reference.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1203Y⁺ Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (1.0 FCE). The practicum placement is the supervised training component of this course.

  • APD1214H Critical Multicultural Practice: Diversity Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE; corequisites: APD1202H and APD1302H).

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1260H Family Therapy (0.5 FCE) or APD1261H Group Work in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1302H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part II (0.5 FCE).

  • 1.5 FCEs in electives. Recommended electives: one of

    • APD1266H Career Counselling and Development: Transition from School to Work (0.5 FCE),

    • APD1267H Emotion-Focused Therapy (0.5 FCE),

    • APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood (0.5 FCE),

    • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy (0.5 FCE).

• A comprehensive examination. Upon completion of program course requirements, students must pass a written comprehensive exam of selected topics from the program curriculum and training.

• Optional additional practicum, counted as one of the electives. Students may choose to complete a practicum (APD1247H Practicum in Adult Counselling and Psychotherapy) for an additional 250 hours of field placement concurrent with the required course (APD1203Y⁺ Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy). Arrangements for the practicum placement must be made in consultation with and the approval of the Director of Clinical Training.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Master of Education

Program Description

The field in Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology, within the Counselling Psychology MEd degree program, provides individuals with the opportunity to learn and develop skills appropriate for the field of mental health and counselling psychology in international contexts. Students will be prepared to work in a variety of global applied settings with a focus on mental health. This degree program is ideally suited to students interested in an international perspective of mental health and counselling. This degree is cohort based and is offered full-time only.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree, with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better in the final year, from a recognized university.

• At least one year of relevant counselling-related experience.

• Two letters of reference.

• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1228H Couples Counselling (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1245H Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1282H Introduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1283H Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1902H Theories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context (0.5 FCE).

  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research (0.5 FCE).

  • APD5000H Special Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master's Level (0.5 FCE).

  • In consultation with the program chair, students will take APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood, APD1291H Addictive Behaviours: Approaches to Assessment and Intervention, or another elective.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

1) Dual Degree Program: Master of Education (University of Toronto) / Master of Medicine (China Medical University)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between U of T's Master of Education (MEd) in Counselling Psychology, Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology (GMHCP) field and China Medical University (CMU)'s Master of Medicine (MMed) in Psychiatry and Mental Health programs.

In Year 1, students complete MMed coursework at CMU in Liaoning Province, China. In Year 2, students complete MEd coursework at U of T in Toronto, Canada. In the Fall session of Year 3, students complete the last course of the MEd requirement (a practicum) in China along with the Year 3 MMed coursework. In Year 3, students will also complete a master's thesis at CMU as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in three years rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees independently.

Contact

Master of Education / Master of Medicine Program
Web: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd/programs/master-education-counselling-psychology-global-mental-health-counselling-psychology-field/med

Master of Education Program
Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto
Email: admissions.oise@utoronto.ca

Master of Medicine Program
Department of Medical Psychology and Mental Health, China Medical University
Email: mqu@cmu.edu.cn

Application Process

• Applicants must apply directly to both the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at U of T and the Department of Medical Psychology and Mental Health at CMU. Applicants must apply through U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• In order to be admitted to the dual degree program, applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs. The admission requirements of the GMHCP field within the MEd program are stated below.

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto as well as the specific requirements of the MEd program.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+.

• At least one year of relevant counselling experience, which could be paid or volunteer.

• Two letters of reference.

• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission to the MEd program.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the GMHCP field within the MEd program, students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Year 1

• Fall, Winter, and Summer sessions: students complete Year 1 MMed courses at CMU.

Year 2

• Students complete the following Year 2 MEd courses at U of T.

• Fall session (1.5 FCEs):

  • APD1282H Introduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology.

  • APD1902H Theories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context.

  • In consultation with the program chair, students will take APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood, APD1291H Addictive Behaviours: Approaches to Assessment and Intervention, or another elective.

• ​Winter session (2.0 FCEs):

  • ​APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1245H Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy.

  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research.

• May-to-June period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):

  • APD1228H Couples Counselling.

• July-to-August period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):

  • APD5000H Special Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master’s Level.

Year 3

• Fall session (0.5 FCE):

  • Complete the U of T MEd course APD1283H Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health. This is a 250-hour placement in an approved field setting and must be arranged prior to admission to this program.

  • Continue the MMed program requirements at CMU.

• Winter and Summer sessions:

  • Complete the MMed program requirements at CMU.

Program Length

9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

2) Dual Degree Program: Master of Education (University of Toronto) / Master of Science (China Medical University)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between U of T's Master of Education (MEd) in Counselling Psychology, Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology (GMHCP) field and China Medical University (CMU)'s Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Psychology programs.

In Year 1, students complete MSc coursework at CMU in Liaoning Province, China. In Year 2, students complete MEd coursework at U of T in Toronto, Canada. In the Fall session of Year 3, students complete the last course of the MEd requirement (a practicum) in China along with the Year 3 MSc coursework. In Year 3, students will also complete a master's thesis at CMU as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in three years rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees independently.

Contact

Master of Education / Master of Science Program
Web: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd/programs/master-education-counselling-psychology-global-mental-health-counselling-psychology-field/med

Master of Education Program
Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto
Email: admissions.oise@utoronto.ca

Master of Science Program
Department of Applied Psychology, China Medical University
Email: mqu@cmu.edu.cn

Application Process

• Applicants must apply directly to both the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at U of T and the Department of Applied Psychology at CMU. Applicants must apply through U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• In order to be admitted to the dual degree program, applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs. The admission requirements of the GMHCP field within the MEd program are stated below.

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto as well as the specific requirements of the MEd program.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+.

• At least one year of relevant experience, which could be paid or volunteer.

• Two letters of reference.

• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission to the MEd program.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the GMHCP field within the MEd program, students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Year 1

• Fall, Winter, and Summer sessions: students complete Year 1 MSc courses at CMU.

Year 2

• Students complete the following Year 2 MEd courses at U of T.

• Fall session (1.5 FCEs):

  • APD1282H Introduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology.

  • APD1902H Theories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context.

  • In consultation with the program chair, students will take APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood, APD1291H Addictive Behaviours: Approaches to Assessment and Intervention, or another elective.

• ​Winter session (2.0 FCEs):

  • ​APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1245H Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy.

  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research.

• May-to-June period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):

  • APD1228H Couples Counselling.

• July-to-August period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):

  • APD5000H Special Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master’s Level.

Year 3

• Fall session (0.5 FCE):

  • Complete the U of T MEd course APD1283H Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health. This is a 250-hour placement in an approved field setting and must be arranged prior to admission to this program.

  • Continue the MSc program requirements at CMU.

• Winter and Summer sessions:

  • Complete the MSc program requirements at CMU.

Program Length

9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

3) Dual Degree Program: Master of Education (University of Toronto) / Master of Applied Psychology (Zhejiang University)

Admissions to this dual degree program have been administratively suspended for the 2024-25 admissions cycle.

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between U of T's Master of Education (MEd) in Counselling Psychology, Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology (GMHCP) field and Zhejiang University (ZJU)'s Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) programs.

In Year 1, students complete MAP coursework at ZJU in Hangzhou, China. In Year 2, students complete MEd coursework at U of T in Toronto, Canada. In the Fall session of Year 3, students complete the last course of the MEd requirement (a practicum) in China along with the Year 3 MAP coursework. In Year 3, students will also complete a master's thesis at ZJU as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in three years rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees independently.

Contact

Master of Education / Master of Science Program
Web: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd/programs/master-education-counselling-psychology-global-mental-health-counselling-psychology-field/med

Master of Education Program
Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto
Email: admissions.oise@utoronto.ca

Master of Applied Psychology Program
Department of Psychology and Behavioural Science, Zhejiang University
Email: jiananzhong@zju.edu.cn

Application Process

• Applicants must apply directly to both the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at U of T and the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Science at ZJU. Applicants must apply through U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• In order to be admitted to the dual degree program, applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs. The admission requirements of the GMHCP field within the MEd program are stated below.

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto as well as the specific requirements of the MEd program.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+.

• At least one year of relevant experience, which could be paid or volunteer.

• Two letters of reference.

• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission to the MEd program.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the GMHCP field within the MEd program, students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Year 1

• Fall, Winter, and Summer sessions: students complete Year 1 MAP courses at ZJU.

Year 2

• Students complete the following Year 2 MEd courses at U of T.

• Fall session (1.5 FCEs):

  • APD1282H Introduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology.

  • APD1902H Theories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context.

  • In consultation with the program chair, students will take APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood, APD1291H Addictive Behaviours: Approaches to Assessment and Intervention, or another elective.

• ​Winter session (2.0 FCEs):

  • ​APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1245H Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy.

  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research.

• May-to-June period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):

  • APD1228H Couples Counselling.

• July-to-August period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):

  • APD5000H Special Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master’s Level.

Year 3

• Fall session (0.5 FCE):

  • Complete the U of T MEd course APD1283H Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health. This is a 250-hour placement in an approved field setting and must be arranged prior to admission to this program.

  • Continue the MAP program requirements at ZJU.

• Winter and Summer sessions:

  • Complete the MAP program requirements at ZJU.

Program Length

9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

Master of Education

Program Description

The field in Guidance and Counselling, within the Counselling Psychology MEd degree program, provides individuals with the opportunity to learn and develop skills appropriate for the field of guidance and counselling in the schools. Strong preference for admission to this field is given to experienced teachers who are interested in specializing in guidance and counselling in the schools. The program of study provides students with the basic preparation for certification as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

The MEd program is typically offered on a full-time basis with a limited number of part-time spots available.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree, with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better in the final year, from a recognized university.

• Teacher certification.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1203Y⁺ Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (1.0 FCE). The practicum placement is the supervised training component of this course.

  • APD1214H Critical Multicultural Practice: Diversity Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE; corequisites: APD1202H and APD1302H).

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1260H Family Therapy (0.5 FCE) or APD1261H Group Work in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1262H Educational Psychological Testing for Counselling (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1266H Career Counselling and Development: Transition from School to Work (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1302H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part II (0.5 FCE).

  • 0.5 FCE in electives.

• A comprehensive examination. Upon completion of program course requirements, students will take a comprehensive examination of selected topics from the program curriculum and training.

• Optional additional practicum. Students may choose to complete a practicum (APD1247H Practicum in Adult Counselling and Psychotherapy) for an additional 250 hours of field placement concurrent with the required course APD1203Y⁺ Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. Arrangements for the practicum placement must be made in consultation with and the approval of the Director of Clinical Training.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Master of Education

Program Description

The Developmental Psychology and Education program offers studies leading to the MA, MEd, and PhD degrees. Students have an opportunity to construct an overall perspective on developmental psychology and human development and their implications for practice with children in educational and other applied settings. The Master of Education (MEd) program is designed for the reflective teacher or other practitioner in education or in any other field. This is a degree primarily designed for those working in applied settings and it does not include a research thesis.

Students take foundation courses in human development and research methodology. Elective courses cover a range of areas including cognitive, social, and emotional development; cognition and instruction (language, literacy, and mathematics); special education and adaptive instruction; program evaluation and mental health; advanced research methodology and evaluation; and early childhood policy and programs, including child care.

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

Delivery options: Although not all elective courses are offered in each modality, students may be able to complete the MEd degree program through one of three delivery modes:

• in-person (students will mainly complete their coursework and other program requirements in-person, with up to one-third of their coursework online);
• hybrid (students will experience a mix of modes of engagement, with some of their coursework and other program requirements in-person and between one-third and two-thirds of their coursework online); and
• online (students will be able to complete all their coursework and other program requirements online) depending on their choice of emphases and elective courses.

Note: students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or graduate liaison officer regarding available options.

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Admission to the MEd program normally requires an appropriate bachelor's degree with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better.

• Applicants normally have at least one year of relevant professional experience.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD1200H Foundations of Human Development and Education (0.5 FCE).

  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research (0.5 FCE).

  • 2.0 additional FCEs must be selected from the department electives list, available on the departmental website or in the Applied Psychology and Human Development program guidelines.

  • The remaining 2.0 elective FCEs may be taken from within or outside the department. Elective courses must be chosen in consultation with the student's faculty advisor. Students are asked to meet with their faculty advisor in the first session of their program.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Emphasis: Program Evaluation

Program Description

Within the MEd program in Developmental Psychology and Education, the emphasis in Program Evaluation is designed to engage students in an exploration of program evaluation used in education, psychology, and the social sciences. Program evaluation is a systematic analysis of the process, effectiveness, and outcomes of programs whose primary purpose is to assess what components of a program are or are not working, and why.

Students will learn the concepts and theories needed to critically review evaluation designs and how to develop the core components of program evaluation proposals and reports. As such, students will develop the basic competencies needed for program evaluation, including the ability to: critically appraise evaluation research; assess program needs; develop a logic model; evaluate the processes and outcomes of a program; evaluate program efficiency; weigh ethical issues; warrant evaluation claims; and communicate with interested parties. Furthermore, students will also learn how social, cultural, and political factors impact program evaluation.

Program Requirements

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs), which are counted towards the total FCEs required for the student's degree program, as follows: 1.0 FCE from the Program Evaluation menu and 0.5 FCE from the Research Methods menu, listed below.

• Program Evaluation menu (1.0 FCE from the following, which must include at least one of APD1212H and/or APD3202H):

  • APD1212H Basics to Program Evaluation in Social Sciences.

  • APD1250H Program Evaluation Practicum.

  • APD1292H Instrument Design and Analysis (RM).

  • APD3202H A Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM).

  • APD3305H Systems and Organizational Change.

• Research Methods menu (0.5 FCE from the following):

  • APD1210H Research Practicum.

  • APD3201H Qualitative Research Methods in Human Development and Applied Psychology (RM).

  • JOI1287H Introduction to Applied Statistics (RM).

  • JOI1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM).

  • JOI3043H Development and Use of Surveys in Education Research (RM).

  • JOI3048H Intermediate Statistics in Educational Research: Multiple Regression Analysis (RM).

  • JOI3228H Mixed Methods Research Design in Social Sciences (RM).

Upon successful completion of the emphasis requirements and successful completion of the degree requirements, students may make a request to the MEd Developmental Psychology and Education Program Liaison to have the emphasis noted on their transcript. This request must be made before graduation.

Master of Architecture

Program Description

The Master of Architecture (MArch) is a professional degree program and provides a thorough base of knowledge in history, theory, technology, ecology, society, and professional practice, while developing skills in design through an intensive sequence of design studio courses. These are supported by courses in visual communication and architectural representation including computer modelling and other new media. The program aims to develop critical, creative, and independent thinking and research that responds to current design issues and societal changes. The greater Toronto region is used as an urban laboratory for the development of new knowledge and forms of practice.

In Canada, the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is the sole agency authorized by the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) to accredit Canadian professional degree programs in architecture for the purposes of architectural licensure.

MArch Program (3-Year Option)

The 3-year option within the MArch program is accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become an Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A bachelor's degree (BA, BSc, BASc, BES, BFA, BCom) with a final-year grade point average of at least mid-B.

• Recommended: courses in secondary calculus, secondary physics, and university-level architectural history (0.5 full-course equivalent [FCE]).

• Some preparation or experience in architectural design or the creative arts is encouraged, but not required, such as hand or digital drawing, film or animation, graphic design, or sculpture. This program is suitable for those without formal training in design or the arts; graduates of any discipline are encouraged to apply.

• 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.

Program Requirements

• The course of study is a rigorous full-time, comprehensive program and prepares graduates for the full range of professional activities in architecture. The core program is extensive, and students are required to use their electives to develop an area of special skill and knowledge through an independent study program that culminates in a design thesis.

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Students who complete their Master of Architecture program and are eligible to graduate will have their relevant information automatically forwarded by the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design to the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB), unless the student opts out in writing. The certification confirms the individual’s academic qualifications in compliance with the Canadian Education Standard (CES) in Architecture for entry to the profession. CACB grants and issues certification to applicants who meet the Education Standard and maintains a National Register of those certified and confidential records of all pertinent documentation for all applicants.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 16.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 14.0 FCEs in core courses:

    • 4.0 FCEs: Design Studio

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio Research

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio Thesis

    • 1.0 FCE: Research Methods

    • 0.5 FCE: Visual Communication

    • 1.0 FCE: History

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Technology

    • 3.5 FCEs: Technics and Planning

    • 1.0 FCE: Professional Practice

  • 2.0 elective FCEs, of which 0.5 FCE must be in the History and Theory category.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W/F/W)

Time Limit

4 years full-time

MArch Program (2-Year: Second-Year Advanced-Standing Option)

The 2-year option within the MArch program is accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become an Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate non-professional bachelor's degree in architectural studies or environmental design, or a comparable degree focusing on the built environment.

• Admission to the advanced-standing option is based on the merits of the student's overall academic background and strength of design portfolio as evaluated by the MArch admissions committee.

• Required: minimum previous completion of

  • four design studio courses

  • one course in visual communications or representation

  • one course in design technology

  • two courses in architecture history and theory (one in 20th-century)

  • one course in structures

  • one course in building science

  • one course in environmental systems.

• 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.

Program Requirements

• The course of study is a rigorous full-time, comprehensive program and prepares graduates for the full range of professional activities in architecture. The core program is extensive, and students are required to use their electives to develop an area of special skill and knowledge through an independent study program that culminates in a design thesis.

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Students who complete their Master of Architecture program and are eligible to graduate will have their relevant information automatically forwarded by the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design to the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB), unless the student opts out in writing. The certification confirms the individual’s academic qualifications in compliance with the Canadian Education Standard (CES) in Architecture for entry to the profession. CACB grants and issues certification to applicants who meet the Education Standard and maintains a National Register of those certified and confidential records of all pertinent documentation for all applicants.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 10.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 8.0 FCEs in core courses:

    • 2.0 FCEs: Design Studio

    • 2.0 FCEs: Design Studio Research

    • 0.5 FCE: Research Methods

    • 0.5 FCE: Design Technology

    • 2.0 FCEs: Technics and Planning

    • 1.0 FCE: Professional Practice

  • 2.5 elective FCEs, of which 0.5 FCE must be in the History and Theory category.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W)

Time Limit

4 years full-time

MArch Program (1-Year: Post-Professional Advanced-Standing Option)

The 1-year option within the MArch program is ideal for those who wish to undertake a graduate-level, academic research project, and independent of the pathway to professional licensure. Those who wish to become a licensed Architect should consider the 2- or 3-year program options above.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A post-professional advanced-standing option is available for students who are interested in pursuing advanced studies in architecture beyond their professional degree.

• Applicants must have completed all requirements for an accredited architectural professional degree from a recognized university.

• 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.

• The post-professional advanced-standing option does not grant a professionally accredited degree.

Program Requirements

• The course of study is a rigorous full-time, comprehensive program and prepares graduates for the full range of professional activities in architecture. The core program is extensive, and students are required to use their electives to develop an area of special skill and knowledge through an independent study program that culminates in a design thesis.

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Each student’s program of study must receive the approval of the Program Director and, in general, shall consist of a research or design project on which a thesis must be submitted. Faculty members have research expertise in the following areas of interest, which students may pursue: Computation and Fabrication; Health and Society; and Sustainability and Environment.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs in core courses:

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4010H Field Course

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4020H Thesis Preparation

    • 1.0 FCE: ALA4021Y Thesis I

    • 1.5 FCE: ALA4022Y Thesis II

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4030H Colloquium

  • 2.0 elective FCEs, of which 1.0 FCE must be in the student's area of interest.

Program Length

2 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Landscape Architecture

Program Description

The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) is a professional program that focuses on urban and regional landscape architecture within a studio-based curriculum. Integrated courses in design; visual communication and modelling; history, theory, and criticism; site engineering and material technologies; horticulture, ecology, hydrology; professional practice and research methods seminars, as well as options for electives, provide a comprehensive professional education in landscape architecture. The program prepares students with a strong base in the fundamentals of the profession, while fostering innovative thinkers able to work collaboratively with allied disciplines, in preparation for becoming the next generation of leaders in landscape architecture.

MLA Program (3-Year Option)

The 3-year option within the MLA program is accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become a Landscape Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A bachelor's degree (such as BA, BSc, BASc, BES, BFA, BCom) with a minimum average of mid-B.

• Some preparation or experience in architectural design or the creative arts is encouraged, but not required, such as hand or digital drawing, film or animation, graphic design, or sculpture. This program is suitable for those without formal training in design or the arts; graduates of any discipline are encouraged to apply.

• 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.

Program Requirements

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 15.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 14.5 FCEs in core courses:

    • 4.0 FCEs: Design Studio

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio Options

    • 1.5 FCEs: Design Studio Thesis

    • 2.0 FCEs: Visual Communication

    • 2.0 FCEs: History, Theory, Criticism

    • 1.5 FCEs: Technology

    • 1.5 FCEs: Environment

    • 1.0 FCE: Professional Practice and Research Methods

  • 1.0 elective FCE.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

MLA Program (2-Year: Second-Year Advanced-Standing Option)

The 2-year option within the MLA program is accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become a Landscape Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, architectural studies, or environmental design, or a comparable degree focusing on the design of landscapes and the built environment.

• Admission is based on the merits of the applicant's overall academic background and strength of design portfolio as evaluated by the admissions committee.

• Admission to the advanced-standing option depends upon the student's previous coursework exempting them Year 1 of the MLA curriculum. If the student's coursework does not satisfy the Year 1 requirements, they may be considered for the 3-year option.

• Minimum previous completion of three design studio courses, two courses in digital visual representation (including Rhinoceros, Illustrator, Laser Cutting), two courses in landscape architecture history and theory (one in 20th-century), and two courses in landscape architecture site engineering (i.e., site grading) and planting design, horticulture, urban ecology, or forest ecology.

• 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.

Program Requirements

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 10.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 9.5 FCEs in core courses as follows:

    • 2.0 FCEs: Design Studio

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio Options

    • 1.5 FCEs: Design Studio Thesis

    • 1.0 FCE: Visual Communication

    • 0.5 FCE: History, Theory, Criticism

    • 1.0 FCE: Technology

    • 1.5 FCEs: Environment

    • 1.0 FCE: Professional Practice and Research Methods

  • 1.0 elective FCE.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

MLA Program (1-Year: Post-Professional Advanced-Standing Option)

The 1-year option within the MLA program is ideal for those who wish to undertake a graduate-level, academic research project, independent of the pathway to professional licensure. Those who wish to become a licensed Landscape Architect should consider the 2- or 3-year program options above.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A post-professional advanced-standing option is available for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study beyond their professional degree.

• Applicants must have completed all requirements for an accredited professional degree in landscape from a recognized university.

• 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.

• The post-professional advanced-standing option does not grant a professionally accredited degree.

Program Requirements

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Each student’s program of study must receive the approval of the Program Director and, in general, shall consist of a research or design project on which a thesis must be submitted. Faculty members have research expertise in the following areas of interest, which students may pursue: Computation and Fabrication; Health and Society; and Sustainability and Environment.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs in core courses:

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4010H Field Course

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4020H Thesis Preparation

    • 1.0 FCE: ALA4021Y Thesis I

    • 1.5 FCE: ALA4022Y Thesis II

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4030H Colloquium

  • 2.0 elective FCEs, of which 1.0 FCE must be in the student's area of interest.

Program Length

2 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Urban Design

Program Description

The Master of Urban Design (MUD) is a post-professional program that prepares architects and landscape architects for design-based research and professional practice at the urban and regional scales. The MUD program is committed to design as a primary medium of operation and research in a broad intellectual framework that includes geography, environmental studies, social sciences, media studies, economics, and engineering. It aims for responsible and creative design in the context of contemporary city and region building, with attention to new paradigms of urbanization, global economic restructuring, and information technology. The program emphasizes a coherent intellectual approach that is committed to analysis and critique and seeks to become the central Canadian forum for advanced research, design innovation, scholarship, criticism, and debate in urban design.

MUD Program (2-Year)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A professional degree in architecture (BArch or MArch) or landscape architecture (BLA, MLA). Applicants with a degree in urban planning (MCP, MUP, or MScPl) may be considered for admission if they are able to demonstrate design potential in their application portfolio. Applicants may be required to complete design and/or visual communication workshops before they begin the MUD program, to prepare them for the design studio component of the MUD curriculum.

• All applicants must submit a portfolio of design work for review. Admission is based on the merits of the applicant's overall academic background and strength of design portfolio as evaluated by the admissions committee.

• 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.

Program Requirements

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's candidacy for the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 7.5 FCEs in core courses:

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio

    • 2.0 FCEs: Option Design Studio

    • 0.5 FCE: Thesis Preparation and Research

    • 1.5 FCEs: Design Thesis

    • 1.0 FCE: History, Theory, Criticism

    • 1.5 FCEs: other courses

  • 2.5 elective FCEs, of which 1.5 FCEs must be selected from offerings in the History, Theory, Criticism category.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Visual Studies

Program Description

The Master of Visual Studies (MVS) is a two-year, full-time professional program with two fields:

• Curatorial Studies: prepares students for contemporary curatorial practice through research-based scholarship and critical discourse.

• Studio: prepares students to further their contemporary art practices through research-based scholarship and critical discourse.

The program normally begins in September.

Field: Curatorial Studies

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with significant coursework in humanities and cultural theory from a recognized university, or an appropriate BFA degree from a recognized university.

• Overall average of at least a B+.

• Applications must include:

  • artist's statement that includes a description of the proposed body of work in curatorial to be undertaken during the two-year program;

  • full curriculum vitae (CV) with details of exhibition, professional activity, and education;

  • documentation of recent curatorial work;

  • three letters of recommendation;

  • a critical writing sample;

  • transcripts;

  • a portfolio of previous work dependent on the field of future study.

• Applicants must present a portfolio with documentation of exhibitions including exhibition brochures, curatorial essays, announcement cards, and/or catalogues from curatorial work.

• 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.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 4.5 FCEs from the approved course list for Curatorial Studies.

  • 0.5 FCE MVS Proseminars.

  • 1.5 FCEs in electives. Elective courses are selected in consultation with the student's advisor and are subject to the approval of the Program Director.

• The internship requirement is normally completed during the Summer session between Year 1 and Year 2.

• MVS Curatorial Studies students are supervised by an Advisory Panel made up of the Director of the Visual Studies program (or their designate), a graduate faculty member who will be considered to be the student's Principal Advisor, one of the University of Toronto's gallery directors, and an external reader chosen upon approval of the Principle Advisor and Program Director.

• The graduating thesis project is composed of an exhibition and a qualifying paper.

• An FZ (fail) in any one course or a B– grade in any two courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student’s registration in the degree program.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Field: Studio

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with significant coursework in humanities and cultural theory from a recognized university, or an appropriate BFA degree from a recognized university.

• Overall average of at least a B+.

• Applications must include:

  • artist's statement that includes a description of the proposed body of work in studio to be undertaken during the two-year program;

  • full curriculum vitae (CV) with details of exhibition, professional activity, and education;

  • documentation of recent studio work;

  • three letters of recommendation;

  • a critical writing sample;

  • transcripts;

  • a portfolio of previous work dependent on the field of future study.

• Applicants must present a portfolio with documentation of their artworks. Applicants will also include a fully annotated listing for all portfolio materials that provides detailed information about media, year of production, dimensions, part of a series, full running length (in the case of media artworks), and circumstances of display (in the case of installation works and performance works).

• 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.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 4.5 FCEs from the approved course list for Studio.

  • 0.5 FCE MVS Proseminars.

  • 1.5 FCEs in electives. Elective courses are selected in consultation with the student's advisor and are subject to the approval of the Program Director.

• The internship requirement is normally completed during the Summer session between Year 1 and Year 2.

• MVS Studio students are supervised by an Advisory Panel made up of the Director of the Visual Studies program (or designate), a studio faculty member of the MVS program who is considered the student's Principal Advisor, a second MVS studio faculty member, and another faculty member (not necessarily a member of the MVS program). The Final Studio Thesis defence requires an external reader chosen upon approval of the Principal Advisor and Program Director.

• The graduating thesis project is composed of an exhibition and a qualifying paper.

• An FZ (fail) in any one course or a B– grade in any two courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student’s registration in the degree program.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

​Master of Engineering​

Program Description

The Master of Engineering (MEng) program is an accelerated, professional program with a focus on the design and commercialization of biomedical devices. Students will have the opportunity to take on applied design challenges and meet the growing demands of this industry through a four-month practical experience through internships, research projects, or practical course activities.

The MEng program is offered in the fields of 1) Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; 2) Engineering in a Clinical Setting; 3) Nanotechnology, Molecular Imaging and Systems Biology; and 4) Neural/Sensory Systems and Rehabilitation.

The MEng program can be taken on a full-time, extended full-time, or part-time basis.

Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants ​are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IBME’s additional admission requirements stated below.
• ​A four-year bachelor's degree in engineering, medicine, dentistry, or one of the physical or biological sciences from a recognized university, with at least a mid-B average (3.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final two years of study or over senior-level courses.

Effective January 1, 2021, admissions have been administratively suspended.

Master of Health Science

Program Description

The MHSc program educates students on how to apply and implement medical technologies to optimize modern health-care delivery. This professional degree program consists of academic courses and a research thesis and provides students with real-world exposure through a practical experience course with a private sector company, a hospital, or a research facility.

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Selected students with a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering, medicine, dentistry, or one of the physical or biological sciences from a recognized university, with a mid-B (3.0 grade point average [GPA]) or higher in the final two years of study or over senior-level courses.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must normally complete 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • BME1405H Clinical Engineering Instrumentation I (0.5 FCE) and BME1436H Clinical Engineering Surgery (0.5 FCE)

  • Two of the following (1.0 FCE):

    • BME1477H Biomedical Engineering Project Design and Execution (0.5 FCE);

    • BME1478H Coding for Biomedical Engineers (0.5 FCE); or

    • BME1479H Statistical Discovery Techniques for Biomedical Researchers (0.5 FCE)

  • Two half-course electives relevant to the student's area of research (1.0 FCE).

  • BME4444Y Practical Experience Course (1.0 FCE) in health-care facilities, the medical device industry, or health-care consulting firms. The practical experience course must total a minimum of 625 hours.

• Students must participate in:

  • Either BME1010H or BME1011H Graduate Seminar series (0.0 FCE) and

  • JDE1000H Ethics in Research (0.0 FCE).

• Successful completion of a thesis.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Engineering

Program Description

The MEng program is designed for engineers who wish to enhance their career opportunities in as little as one year of full-time study. Students undergo advanced professional training that is respected by employers and differentiates them in a crowded marketplace. The MEng program differs from the MASc and PhD programs in that it is oriented to learning through prescribed courses rather than through research.

The MEng program can be taken on a full-time, extended full-time, or part-time basis. The part-time option is intended primarily for engineers in full-time professional practice.

Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in engineering with at least a mid-B (or equivalent) in each of the last two years of full-time study.

Program Requirements

• The MEng program normally requires completion of:

  • a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) or

  • 3.5 FCEs plus a 1.5-FCE project supervised by a faculty member. At the discretion of the supervisor, a second reviewer and/or oral defence may be requested for students who plan to enter the doctoral program.

• Students normally complete the requirements in three sessions (one year).

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing; Advanced Soft Materials; Advanced Water Technologies; Analytics; Biomanufacturing; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Environmental Engineering Consulting; Forensic Engineering; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

3 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years

Extended Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in engineering with at least a mid-B (or equivalent) in each of the last two years of full-time study.

Program Requirements

• The MEng program normally requires completion of:

  • a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) or

  • 3.5 FCEs plus a 1.5-FCE project supervised by a faculty member. At the discretion of the supervisor, a second reviewer and/or oral defence may be requested for students who plan to enter the doctoral program.

• Students are expected to complete the requirements in six sessions (two years). They are limited to six half courses per year and three half courses per session.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing; Advanced Soft Materials; Advanced Water Technologies; Analytics; Biomanufacturing; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Environmental Engineering Consulting; Forensic Engineering; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

6 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)**

Time Limit

3 years

** Students may begin the program at different times.

Part-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in engineering with at least a mid-B (or equivalent) in each of the last two years of full-time study.

Program Requirements

• The MEng program normally requires completion of:

  • a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) or

  • 3.5 FCEs plus a 1.5-FCE project supervised by a faculty member. At the discretion of the supervisor, a second reviewer and/or oral defence may be requested for students who plan to enter the doctoral program.

• Students normally complete the requirements in nine sessions (three years). They are limited to four half courses per year and two half courses per session.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing; Advanced Soft Materials; Advanced Water Technologies; Analytics; Biomanufacturing; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Environmental Engineering Consulting; Forensic Engineering; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

9 sessions

Time Limit

6 years

Master of Engineering in Cities Engineering and Management

Program Description

Cities are the economic engines of the world. Highly skilled professionals, armed with both technical expertise and a fundamental understanding of the cross-disciplinary issues, are needed to help our cities tackle challenges to ensure the well-being of their inhabitants and economies. In the Master of Engineering: Cities Engineering and Management (MEngCEM) program, students prepare for rewarding careers in government and the private sector, addressing the critical issues and growing needs of urban centres.

To proactively respond to the changing needs of cities, the MEngCEM program offers students a practicum to apply what they have learned in the classroom.

The MEngCEM program can be completed through full-time studies over three continuous sessions or through an extended full-time (EFT) option over six sessions.

Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with a minimum final-year grade point average (GPA) of mid-B (3.0 out of 4.0 or 75%). Competitive admission averages are typically near or above 80% (A–).

• 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.

• Applicants with backgrounds in an applied science other than engineering may be admitted.

• Applicants must have one year of work experience before admission to the program.

Program Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs (eight half courses) consisting of

    • four core courses:

      • CEM1001H The Challenges of Urban Policy-Making

      • CEM1002H Data Analytics and Cities

      • CEM1003H Infrastructure and Urban Prosperity

      • CEM1004H Cities as Complex Systems

    • three infrastructure engineering electives in one of eight specialization areas (see course listing below)

    • one technology management elective (see course listing below).

  • 1.0 FCE Practicum typically completed during the Summer of Year 1.

Master of Engineering

Program Description

The MEng program is course based and intended to provide continuing and advanced education for recent graduates and civil engineers in professional practice. The program can be taken on a full-time, extended full-time, or part-time basis.

Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with a minimum final-year grade point average (GPA) of a mid-B (3.0 out of 4.0 or 75%). Required grades must be achieved in each of the final two years of undergraduate study.

• 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.

• Students who do not possess an undergraduate degree in civil engineering may be required to take more than the usual time and number of courses.

Program Requirements

• Each student, in consultation with a staff member at the beginning of the program, will establish the distribution of time between coursework and thesis or design project.

• Coursework. Normally, students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (10 half courses). Up to two half courses (1.0 FCE) may be replaced by a research/design project.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Water Technologies; Analytics; Building Science; Concrete; Construction Management; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Environmental Engineering; Forensic Engineering; Geomechanics; Structural Engineering; Sustainable Energy; Sustainable Urban Systems; or Transportation Engineering and Planning as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Civil Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

3 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years

Extended Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with a minimum final-year grade point average (GPA) of a mid-B (3.0 out of 4.0 or 75%). Required grades must be achieved in each of the final two years of undergraduate study.

• 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.

• Students who do not possess an undergraduate degree in civil engineering may be required to take more than the usual time and number of courses.

Program Requirements

• Each student, in consultation with a staff member at the beginning of the program, will establish the distribution of time between coursework and thesis or design project.

• Coursework. Normally, students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (10 half courses). Up to two half courses (1.0 FCE) may be replaced by a research/design project.

• Students are expected to complete the requirements in six sessions (two years) and are limited to six half courses per year and three half courses per session.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Water Technologies; Analytics; Building Science; Concrete; Construction Management; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Environmental Engineering; Forensic Engineering; Geomechanics; Structural Engineering; Sustainable Energy; Sustainable Urban Systems; or Transportation Engineering and Planning as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Civil Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

6 sessions extended full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years

Part-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• A completed undergraduate degree equivalent to a four-year University of Toronto program with a minimum final-year grade point average (GPA) of a mid-B (3.0 out of 4.0 or 75%). Required grades must be achieved in each of the final two years of undergraduate study.

• 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.

• Students who do not possess an undergraduate degree in civil engineering may be required to take more than the usual time and number of courses.

Program Requirements

• Each student, in consultation with a staff member at the beginning of the program, will establish the distribution of time between coursework and thesis or design project.

• Coursework. Normally, students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (10 half courses). Up to two half courses (1.0 FCE) may be replaced by a research/design project.

• Students are limited to four half courses per year and two half courses per session. Students normally complete the requirements in nine sessions.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Water Technologies; Analytics; Building Science; Concrete; Construction Management; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Environmental Engineering; Forensic Engineering; Geomechanics; Structural Engineering; Sustainable Energy; Sustainable Urban Systems; or Transportation Engineering and Planning as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Civil Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

9 sessions

Time Limit

6 years

Master of Science in Applied Computing

Program Description

The Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) program is offered as

• a general Computer Science program (no concentration) or as

• a concentration in:

  • Applied Mathematics, offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Mathematics;

  • Artificial Intelligence, offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Statistical Sciences, and the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering;

  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine;

  • Data Science, offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistical Sciences;

  • Data Science for Biology, offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Cell and Systems Biology;

  • Quantum Computing, offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Physics.

There is no thesis requirement.

MScAC Program (Applied Mathematics Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a related area such as applied mathematics, computational mathematics, computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or any discipline where there is a significant mathematical component. The completed bachelor’s degree must include coursework in advanced and multivariate calculus (preferably analysis), linear algebra, and probability. In addition, there should be some depth in at least two of the following six areas:

  • analysis (for example, measure and integration, harmonic analysis, functional analysis);

  • discrete math (for example, algebra, combinatorics, graph theory);

  • foundations (for example, complexity theory, set theory, logic, model theory);

  • geometry and topology;

  • numerical analysis; and

  • ordinary and partial differential equations.

  There should also be a demonstrated capacity at programming and algorithms.

• A standing equivalent to at least B+ in the final year of undergraduate studies.

• Applicants must satisfy the admissions committee of their ability to be successful in graduate courses in computer science and mathematics, and in an industrial internship in applied mathematics. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a potential to conduct and communicate applied research at the intersection of computer science, mathematics, and a domain area. Applicants may be asked to do a technical interview as part of the application process.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who have graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the following minimum scores:

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 93/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • IELTS: an overall score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 for each component.

• If students complete a portion of their degree in English, or part of their degree at another university where English is the language of instruction, applicants must still provide proof of English-language proficiency.

• Three letters of reference from faculty and/or employers, with preference for at least one such letter from a faculty member in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.

• Applicants will be asked to respond to program-specific questions addressing their interest in the concentration and objectives for the program.

• Applicants must indicate a preference for the concentration in Applied Mathematics in their application. Admission is competitive, and students who are admitted to the MScAC program are not automatically admitted to this concentration upon request.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 1.0 FCE chosen from the MAT1000-level courses or higher.

  • 1.0 FCE chosen from the Computer Science (CSC course designator) graduate course listings.

  • 1.0 FCE in required courses:

    • CSC2701H Communication for Computer Scientists (0.5 FCE) and

    • CSC2702H Technical Entrepreneurship (0.5 FCE).

  • Course selections should be made in consultation with the Program Director.

• An eight-month industrial internship, CSC2703H (3.5 FCEs). The internship is coordinated by the department and evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

MScAC Program (Artificial Intelligence Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a related area such as physics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or any discipline where there is a significant quantitative component. The completed bachelor’s degree must include significant exposure to computer science or statistics or engineering including coursework in advanced and multivariate calculus (preferably analysis), linear algebra, probability and statistics, programming languages, and general computational methods.

• A standing equivalent to at least B+ in the final year of undergraduate studies.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who have graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the following minimum scores:

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 93/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • IELTS: an overall score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 for each component.

• If students complete a portion of their degree in English, or part of their degree at another university where English is the language of instruction, applicants must still provide proof of English-language proficiency.

• Three letters of reference from faculty and/or employers, with preference for at least one such letter from a faculty member in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Applicants will be asked to respond to program-specific questions addressing their interest in the concentration and objectives for the program.

• Applicants must indicate a preference for the concentration in AI in their application. Admission to the AI concentration is competitive. Students who are admitted to the MScAC program are not automatically admitted to the AI concentration upon request.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 1.5 FCEs of coursework in the area of AI:

    • 1.0 FCE selected from the core list of AI courses (see list below) from at least two different research areas

    • 0.5 FCE selected from additional AI courses outside the core list

  • 1.0 FCE in required courses:

    • CSC2701H Communication for Computer Scientists (0.5 FCE)

    • CSC2702H Technical Entrepreneurship (0.5 FCE)

  • Remaining 0.5 FCE of coursework will be chosen from outside of AI:

    • Course selections should be made in consultation with and approved by the Program Director. Appropriate substitutions may be possible with approval.

    • A maximum of 1.0 FCE may be chosen from outside the Computer Science (CSC course designator) graduate course listing.

• An eight-month industrial internship, CSC2703H (3.5 FCEs). The internship is coordinated by the department and evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Artificial Intelligence Core Courses

*different courses with the same title, offered by different Faculties.
**different courses with similar titles, offered by different Faculties.

MScAC Program (Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in an area such as life sciences, biochemistry, medical sciences, computer science, biotechnology, biostatistics, engineering, or a related discipline.

• A standing equivalent to at least B+ in the final year of undergraduate studies.

• Applicants should have sufficient academic undergraduate background in programming (ability to program and basic software engineering skills), calculus, statistics, a first- or second-year undergraduate course in statistics, linear algebra, and an undergraduate course that introduces concepts of healthcare and/or molecular biology. If courses were not taken prior to application to the program, please note that equivalent experience will be considered.

• Applicants must satisfy the admissions committee of their ability to be successful in graduate courses in artificial intelligence (AI) and an industrial internship in healthcare. Applicants may be asked to do a technical interview as part of the application process.

• The program will consider admitting candidates without an undergraduate degree in computer science, statistics, or a life sciences field, but who show a demonstrated aptitude to be an excellent candidate for this concentration. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a potential to conduct and communicate applied research at the intersection of computer science and a healthcare domain area. Background academic preparation to be successful in graduate-level computer science and medical sciences courses typically, though not always, includes intermediate or advanced undergraduate courses in the following topics:

  • Programming, software engineering, algorithms.

  • Statistical theory and/or mathematical statistics and linear algebra.

• Students who are otherwise qualified but lack the appropriate background may be granted conditional admission, pending successful completion of additional background material as judged by the admissions committee.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who have graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the following minimum scores:

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 93/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • IELTS: an overall score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 for each component.

• If students complete a portion of their degree in English, or part of their degree at another university where English is the language of instruction, applicants must still provide proof of English-language proficiency.

• Three letters of reference from faculty and/or employers, with preference for at least one such letter from a faculty member in computer science, biology, or data science.

• Applicants will be asked to respond to program-specific questions addressing their interest in the concentration and objectives for the program.

• Applicants must indicate a preference for the concentration in AI in Healthcare in their application. Admission to the AI in Healthcare concentration is competitive. Students who are admitted to the MScAC program are not automatically admitted to the AI in Healthcare concentration upon request.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 0.5 FCE in approved data science courses

  • 0.5 FCE in approved AI courses

  • 0.5 FCE in approved visualization/systems/software engineering courses

  • 0.5 FCE in approved Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) or Master of Health Informatics (MHI) courses

  • 1.0 FCE in required courses:

    • CSC2701H Communication for Computer Scientists (0.5 FCE)

    • CSC2702H Technical Entrepreneurship (0.5 FCE)

• A maximum of 1.0 FCE may be taken from outside the Department of Computer Science.

• Students who lack the academic background in AI and/or statistics may be required to take additional courses in these areas.

• An eight-month industrial internship, CSC2703H (3.5 FCEs). The internship is coordinated by the department and evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Approved Data Science Courses

Approved Artificial Intelligence Courses

Approved Visualization/Systems/Engineering Courses

Approved LMP and MHI Courses

MScAC Program (Data Science Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a related area such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, or any discipline where there is a significant quantitative component.

• A standing equivalent to at least B+ in the final year of undergraduate studies.

• Applicants must satisfy the admissions committee of their ability to be successful in graduate courses in computer science, statistics, and an industrial internship in data science. Applicants may be asked to do a technical interview as part of the application process.

• The program will consider admitting candidates without an undergraduate degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field, but who show a demonstrated aptitude to be an excellent data scientist. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a potential to conduct and communicate applied research at the intersection of computer science, statistics, and a domain area. Background academic preparation to be successful in graduate-level computer science and statistics courses typically, though not always, includes intermediate or advanced undergraduate courses in the following topics:

  • Algorithms and Complexity, Database Systems, or Operating Systems.

  • Statistical Theory/Mathematical Statistics, Probability Theory, or Regression Analysis.

• Students who are otherwise qualified but lack the appropriate background may be granted conditional admission, pending successful completion of additional background material as judged by the admissions committee.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who have graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the following minimum scores:

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 93/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • IELTS: an overall score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 for each component.

• If students complete a portion of their degree in English, or part of their degree at another university where English is the language of instruction, applicants must still provide proof of English-language proficiency.

• Three letters of support from faculty and/or employers.

• Applicants will be asked to respond to program-specific questions addressing their interest in the concentration and objectives for the program.

• Applicants must indicate a preference for the concentration in Data Science in their application. Admission is competitive, and students who are admitted to the MScAC program are not automatically admitted to this concentration upon request.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

  • 1.0 FCE chosen from the STA2000-level courses or higher. This may include a maximum of 0.5 FCE chosen from the STA4500-level of six-week modular courses (0.25 FCE each).

  • 1.0 FCE chosen from the Computer Science (CSC course designator) graduate course listings.

  • 1.0 FCE in required courses:

    • CSC2701H Communication for Computer Scientists (0.5 FCE) and

    • CSC2702H Technical Entrepreneurship (0.5 FCE).

  • Course selections should be made in consultation with the Program Director.

• An eight-month industrial internship, CSC2703H (3.5 FCEs). The internship is coordinated by the department and evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

MScAC Program (Data Science for Biology Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in an area such as life sciences, biochemistry, medical sciences, computer science, biotechnology, biostatistics, engineering, or a related discipline.

• A standing equivalent to at least B+ in the final year of undergraduate studies.

• Applicants must satisfy the admissions committee of their ability to be successful in graduate courses in computer science, statistics, cell and systems biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, molecular genetics, and an industrial internship in biological data science. Applicants may be asked to do a technical interview as part of the application process.

• The program will consider admitting candidates without an undergraduate degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field, but who show a demonstrated aptitude to excel in this concentration. Applicants should demonstrate a potential to conduct and communicate applied research at the intersection of computer science, statistics, and cell biology. Students who are otherwise qualified but lack the appropriate background may be granted conditional admission, pending successful completion of additional background material as judged by the admissions committee.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who have graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the following minimum scores:

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 93/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • IELTS: an overall score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 for each component.

• If students complete a portion of their degree in English, or part of their degree at another university where English is the language of instruction, applicants must still provide proof of English-language proficiency.

• Three letters of support from faculty and/or employers, with preference for at least one such letter from a faculty member in biology or data science.

• Applicants will be asked to respond to program-specific questions addressing their interest in the concentration and objectives for the program.

• Applicants must indicate a preference for the concentration in Data Science for Biology in their application. Admission is competitive, and students who are admitted to the MScAC program are not automatically admitted to this concentration upon request.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

  • 1.0 FCE chosen from Cell and Systems Biology (CSB), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), Molecular Genetics (MMG), or Statistical Sciences (STA) 1000-level or higher courses from the approved list below. A maximum of 0.5 FCE may be selected from EEB, MMG, and STA courses.

  • 1.0 FCE chosen from the Computer Science (CSC course designator) graduate course listings from the approved list below and in two different research areas.

  • 1.0 FCE in required courses:

    • CSC2701H Communication for Computer Scientists (0.5 FCE) and

    • CSC2702H Technical Entrepreneurship (0.5 FCE).

• Course selections should be made in consultation with the Program Director. Appropriate substitutions may be possible with approval.

• An eight-month industrial internship, CSC2703H (3.5 FCEs). The internship is coordinated by the department and evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Approved CSB, EEB, MMG, and STA Courses

Approved Computer Science Courses

MScAC Program (Quantum Computing Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a related area such as physics, computer science, mathematics, or any discipline where there is a significant quantitative component. The completed bachelor’s degree must include significant exposure to physics, computer science, and mathematics, including coursework in advanced quantum mechanics, multivariate calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, programming languages, and computational methods.

• A standing equivalent to at least B+ in the final year of undergraduate studies.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who have graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the following minimum scores:

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 93/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • IELTS: an overall score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 for each component.

• If students complete a portion of their degree in English, or part of their degree at another university where English is the language of instruction, applicants must still provide proof of English-language proficiency.

• Three letters of reference from faculty and/or employers, with preference for at least one such letter from a faculty member in Physics.

• Applicants will be asked to respond to program-specific questions addressing their interest in the concentration and objectives for the program.

• Applicants must indicate a preference for the concentration in Quantum Computing in their application. Admission is competitive, and students who are admitted to the MScAC program are not automatically admitted to this concentration upon request.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 1.0 FCE chosen from the Physics (PHY course designator) graduate course listings. Of eligible courses, the following are examples that are particularly relevant to the Quantum Computing concentration:

    • PHY1500H Statistical Mechanics (0.5 FCE)

    • PHY1520H Quantum Mechanics (0.5 FCE)

    • PHY1610H Scientific Computing for Physicists (0.5 FCE)

    • PHY2203H Quantum Optics I (0.5 FCE)

    • PHY2204H Quantum Optics II (0.5 FCE)

    • PHY2212H Entanglement Physics (0.5 FCE)

  • 1.0 FCE chosen from the Computer Science (CSC course designator) graduate course listings. Of eligible courses, the following are examples that are particularly relevant to the Quantum Computing concentration:

    • CSC2305H Numerical Methods for Optimization Problems (0.5 FCE)

    • CSC2421H Topics in Algorithms (0.5 FCE)

    • CSC2451H Quantum Computing, Foundations to Frontier (0.5 FCE)

  • 1.0 FCE in required courses:

    • CSC2701H Communication for Computer Scientists (0.5 FCE)

    • CSC2702H Technical Entrepreneurship (0.5 FCE)

  • Course selections should be made in consultation with the Program Director. Appropriate substitutions may be possible with approval.

• An eight-month industrial internship, CSC2703H (3.5 FCEs). The internship is coordinated by the department and evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

MScAC General Program (No Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university in computer science or a related discipline.

• A standing equivalent to at least B+ in the final year of undergraduate studies.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who have graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the following minimum scores:

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 93/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • IELTS: an overall score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 for each component.

• If students complete a portion of their degree in English, or part of their degree at another university where English is the language of instruction, applicants must still provide proof of English-language proficiency.

• Three letters of support from faculty and/or employers.

• Applicants will be asked to respond to program-specific questions addressing their interest in the concentration and objectives for the program.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

  • 1.0 FCE in required courses: technical communications (CSC2701H) and technical entrepreneurship (CSC2702H).

• An eight-month industrial internship, CSC2703H (3.5 FCEs). The internship is coordinated by the department and evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Education

The Master of Education (MEd) degree program is designed chiefly for the professional development of those who are already engaged in a career related to education, broadly defined. Applicants who anticipate going on to further study at the PhD level are advised to apply for enrolment in an MA rather than an MEd degree program. The MEd program is offered as a general program (no field) or as an Online Teaching and Learning field. The field in Online Teaching and Learning is designed for students interested in engaging with scholarly research in distance education and who want to learn how to effectively instruct and design online courses.

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

Note: The MEd is not a teacher certification program. Find out more about teacher certification programs.

MEd General Program (No Field)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies, which specify an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. This degree must be completed with an academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Ordinarily, applicants will have at least one year of relevant, successful, professional experience prior to applying.

• Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application: applicants should state the reasons they wish to study curriculum at the graduate level. The chief academic interests, professional concerns, and career plans related to curriculum studies and teacher development should be discussed. In order to identify their research interests in the responses to the Faculty questions, applicants should visit the Curriculum and Pedagogy program web page. The admissions committee reviews these responses to determine the kind of focus or area of study in which an applicant is most interested and to link the applicant to appropriate faculty advisors.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • At least 2.5 FCEs, normally CTL 1000-level courses undertaken in the Curriculum and Pedagogy program.

  • CTL1000H Foundations of Curriculum & Pedagogy (0.5 FCE).

• Additional study may be required either within the degree program or prior to admission, depending on previous experience and academic qualifications.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Master of Education

The Master of Education (MEd) degree program is designed chiefly for the professional development of those who are already engaged in a career related to education, broadly defined. Applicants who anticipate going on to further study at the PhD level are advised to apply for enrolment in an MA rather than an MEd degree program. The MEd program is offered as a general program (no field) or as an Online Teaching and Learning field. The field in Online Teaching and Learning is designed for students interested in engaging with scholarly research in distance education, who want to learn how to effectively instruct and design online courses.

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

Note: The MEd is not a teacher certification program. Find out more about teacher certification programs.

Field: Online Teaching and Learning

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies, which specify an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. This degree must be completed with an academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Ordinarily, applicants will have at least one year of relevant, successful, professional experience prior to applying.

• Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application: applicants should state the reasons they wish to study curriculum at the graduate level. The chief academic interests, professional concerns, and career plans related to curriculum studies and teacher development should be discussed. In order to identify their research interests in their responses to the Faculty questions, applicants should visit the Curriculum and Pedagogy program web page. The admissions committee reviews these responses to determine the kind of focus or area of study in which an applicant is most interested and to link the applicant to appropriate faculty advisors.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 1.5 FCEs in required courses: CTL1000H, CTL1620H, and CTL1624H.

  • 1.5 FCEs from the following: CTL1603H, CTL1606H, CTL1608H, CTL1609H, CTL1615H, CTL1616H, CTL1617H, CTL1621H, CTL1622H, CTL1623H, CTL1625H, CTL1926H.

  • 2.0 FCEs in elective courses.

• Additional study may be required either within the degree program or prior to admission, depending on previous experience and academic qualifications.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Master of Education

The Master of Education (MEd) degree program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies, which specify an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with the equivalent of a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Ordinarily, applicants should have teacher certification and at least one year of relevant successful professional experience prior to applying.

• Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application: applicants should state the reasons they wish to study language and literacies in education at the graduate level. For detailed information on answering the Faculty questions and completing the application, applicants should visit the Language and Literacies in Education MEd degree program web page.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. The MEd program consists of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

  • A minimum of 2.5 FCEs in CTL 3000-level courses.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Master of Education (Field: Language Teaching)

Within the existing Master of Education (MEd) degree program, the field in Language Teaching includes a structured focus on language teaching foundations. Language Teaching integrates an engagement with scholarly research in Language and Literacies Education with a commitment to excellence in teaching to support graduate students as novice language teachers. Students pursuing this field will graduate with: (a) a solid theoretical and intellectual grounding in LLE research; (b) a course-based, practitioner focus on language teaching foundations; and (c) gained practical experience in a language-education context through a required practicum.

This field is only available on a full-time basis. Priority will be given to novice teachers with less than a year of teaching experience. This field will not lead to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Ontario certification nor to the Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies, which specify an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with the equivalent of a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning's additional admission requirements stated below.
• Normally, applicants should have at least one year of professional experience prior to applying. Previous classroom teaching experience is not a requirement.
• Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application: applicants should state the reasons they wish to study language and literacies in education at the graduate level. For detailed information on answering the Faculty questions and completing the application, applicants should visit the Language and Literacies in Education MEd Field in Language Teaching degree program web page.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Within the MEd program, the Language Teaching field consists of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows.
  • All students in this field must take the following three courses (1.5 FCEs):
    • CTL3002H Second Language Teaching Methodologies
    • CTL3010H Second Language Learning
    • CTL3796H Practicum in Language and Literacies Education: Master's Level (Credit/No Credit)
  • Students must then choose any two of the following courses (1.0 FCE):
    • CTL3000H Foundations of Bilingual and Multicultural Education
    • CTL3003H Planning and Organizing the Second Language Curriculum
    • CTL3008H Critical Pedagogy, Language, and Cultural Diversity
    • CTL3013H Language Assessment
    • CTL3020H Writing in a Second Language
    • CTL3039H Academic English Research and Acquisition (Credit/No Credit)
    • CTL3101H Language Awareness for Language Educators
  • The remaining 2.5 FCEs can be elective courses taken towards the requirements of a collaborative specialization if applicable, or courses offered within the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning or other departments at OISE or the University of Toronto.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Teaching

Program Description

This program involves two years of full-time study leading to a Master of Teaching (MT) degree. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for an Ontario Teachers' Certificate of Qualification, which qualifies them to teach in either the Primary and Junior (P/J) divisions, the Junior and Intermediate (J/I) divisions, or the Intermediate and Senior (I/S) divisions of Ontario schools.

The MT program offers students a unique educational opportunity, which combines teacher qualification with advanced study of educational theory and an opportunity to conduct research. The program provides students with a strong grounding in curriculum; human development; ethics and educational law; equity diversity and inclusion; Indigenous education; educational technology; instructional planning; instructional design; and learning theory. Students have three practice teaching experiences in which they develop their skills as teachers and extend the theoretical and practical knowledge they acquired in the academic portion of the program.

The program includes: formal coursework, teaching and research seminars, and practice teaching.

The 20-month program is normally completed on a full-time basis in 5 terms:

• Terms 1 and 2 (Fall and Winter sessions [September to April])

• Term 3 (Summer session [May to August])

• Terms 4 and 5 (Fall and Winter sessions [September to April]).

Registration in Terms 4 and 5 is contingent upon successful completion of all courses in Terms 1, 2, and 3 and two successful placements.

Applicants must select one of the following teaching divisions:

• Primary/Junior (junior kindergarten to grade 6)

• Junior/Intermediate (grades 4 to 10)

• Intermediate/Senior (grades 7 to 12).

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Applicants must have an appropriate bachelor's degree with the equivalent of a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

• Applications are submitted to the specific division(s) of interest (i.e., Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, or Intermediate/Senior). Applicants are required to respond to three questions in which they describe significant teaching and/or teaching-related experiences that they have had, especially with groups of learners. With reference to these experiences, applicants should identify insights gained about teaching and learning, and explain how, based on these insights, they might contribute to the education of students in today's schools. In their resumé, applicants are requested to list, in chart form, the extent of their teaching experiences.

• Applicants to the Junior/Intermediate (J/I) division within the Elementary field must select one subject specialization, known as "teachable" or "teaching subject." Before applying to the J/I division, applicants must ensure they have the required number of prerequisite courses for the teaching subject. The prerequisites for teaching subjects in the J/I division are a minimum of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) for the teaching subject from a recognized university. Note that the prerequisite for French (Second Language) is 5.0 FCEs. For more details about subject specializations and their prerequisites, visit the MT program website.

• Applicants to the Intermediate/Senior (I/S) division within the Secondary field must have two subject specializations, known as "teachable" or "teaching subject", of which one subject is selected as their first subject specialization and one as their second subject specialization. Before applying to the I/S division, applicants must ensure they have the required number of prerequisite courses for the teaching subject. The prerequisites are a minimum of 6.0 FCEs in the first teaching subject and a minimum of 3.0 FCEs in the second teaching subject from a recognized university. Note that the prerequisites for the teaching subjects French (Second Language), Science-Biology, Science-Chemistry, Science-Physics, and Science-General are 6.0 FCEs regardless of whether these teaching subjects are first or second subject specializations. For more details about subject specializations and their prerequisites, visit the MT program website.

• Not all eligible applicants are guaranteed admission.

• A police record check is required in both Years 1 and 2 as part of the practice teaching experiences, as well as any necessary vaccination requirements that placement sites may have in place.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 11.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) consisting of:

  • 8.0 FCEs: 16 (or equivalent) compulsory core courses; Primary/Junior and Junior/Intermediate divisions include quarter-credit courses.

  • 1.0 FCE: 2 elective courses.

  • 2.0 FCEs: 3 practice teaching courses: CTL7080H, CTL7081H, and CTL7090Y. There is one placement per course, totalling three teaching placements (two shorter 0.5 FCE placements and one longer 1.0 FCE placement).

• On successful completion, students receive the MT degree and a recommendation to the Ontario College of Teachers for an Ontario Teachers' Certificate of Qualification.

• Eligible students registered in the Primary/Junior division who, in addition to an Ontario Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification, wish to pursue the French as a Second Language (FSL) qualification, must successfully complete the following requirements:

  • Pass an OISE French Proficiency Test prior to completing the following two courses.

  • Complete both CTL7200H Curriculum and Teaching in French as a Second Language — Primary/Junior and CTL3204H L’immersion française: enseignement et recherches within the elective space.

  • Complete one practicum placement in a French classroom following successful completion of the French Proficiency Test and both CTL7200H and CTL3204H.

• Advanced standing is not granted in this program.

• Students registered in the Primary/Junior and Junior/Intermediate divisions must successfully complete the non-credit seminar course CTL7100H Mathematics Concepts for Elementary Teacher Candidates (0.0 FCE), also known as MathPlus, during their first session of registration.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Engineering

Program Description

The MEng program is designed to provide professional training beyond the undergraduate level and to accelerate careers with specialized engineering expertise needed in business, government, and industry.

The MEng program can be taken on a full-time, extended full-time, or part-time basis.

Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.

• High academic standing equivalent to a mid-B or better, normally demonstrated by an average grade in the final year or over senior-level courses.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Normally, completion of 4.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) or nine half courses for applicants with adequate undergraduate preparation. At least 2.5 graduate FCEs or five half courses must be drawn from graduate courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

• Students may choose to complete an engineering project with an equivalent value of 1.5 FCEs. Students choosing the project option will be required to complete a total of 3.0 FCEs in addition to the project. In order to pursue the project option, the student must secure a professor who will act as the supervisor throughout the project.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Analytics; Biomedical Engineering; Communications; Computer Engineering; Electromagnetics; Electronics; Energy Systems; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Identity, Privacy and Security (IPS); Photonics; Robotics; Sustainable Energy; or Systems Control as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Electrical and Computer Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

3 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years

Extended Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.

• High academic standing equivalent to a mid-B or better, normally demonstrated by an average grade in the final year or over senior-level courses.

Program Requirements

• Students are expected to complete the requirements in six sessions (two years) and are limited to six half courses per year and three half courses per session.

• Coursework. Normally, completion of 4.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) or nine half courses for applicants with adequate undergraduate preparation. At least 2.5 graduate FCEs or five half courses must be drawn from graduate courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

• Students may choose to complete an engineering project with an equivalent value of 1.5 FCEs. Students choosing the project option will be required to complete a total of 3.0 FCEs in addition to the project. In order to pursue the project option, the student must secure a professor who will act as the supervisor throughout the project.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Analytics; Biomedical Engineering; Communications; Computer Engineering; Electromagnetics; Electronics; Energy Systems; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Identity, Privacy and Security (IPS); Photonics; Robotics; Sustainable Energy; or Systems Control as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Electrical and Computer Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

6 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years

Part-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.

• High academic standing equivalent to a mid-B or better, normally demonstrated by an average grade in the final year or over senior-level courses.

Program Requirements

• Students normally complete the requirements in nine sessions (three years). They are limited to four half courses per year and two half courses per session.

• Coursework. Normally, completion of 4.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) or nine half courses for applicants with adequate undergraduate preparation. At least 2.5 graduate FCEs or five half courses must be drawn from graduate courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

• Students may choose to complete an engineering project with an equivalent value of 1.5 FCEs. Students choosing the project option will be required to complete a total of 3.0 FCEs in addition to the project. In order to pursue the project option, the student must secure a professor who will act as the supervisor throughout the project.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Analytics; Biomedical Engineering; Communications; Computer Engineering; Electromagnetics; Electronics; Energy Systems; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Identity, Privacy and Security (IPS); Photonics; Robotics; Sustainable Energy; or Systems Control as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Electrical and Computer Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

9 sessions

Time Limit

6 years

Master of Financial Economics

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree with at least a mid-B (75%) standing in the final year of the program.

• Successful completion of courses in calculus, intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, and statistics.

• Applicants who do not hold a degree from a Canadian university must submit an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test score or a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score. See the program’s website for details.

• Evidence of strong communication skills, both oral and written.

• Relevant work experience and/or previous training in finance is useful but not required.

• Admission is competitive, so accepted applicants will normally have achieved a standing considerably higher than the minimum requirements.

Program Requirements

Students must successfully complete a total of 7.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

• 6.5 FCEs in coursework:

  • 0.5 FCE in ECO1010H Mathematics and Statistics for MA and MFE Students (Credit/No Credit).

  • 2.0 FCEs from the Department of Economics. These core courses are the same as those required for the MA degree in Economics plus ECO1500H Financial Economics: Asset Pricing.

  • 1.5 FCEs from the Rotman School of Management: RSM2306H Options and Futures Markets, RSM2300H Corporate Financing, and RSM2302H Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.

  • 2.5 FCEs in electives from either the Department of Economics or the Rotman School, subject to the condition that at least 1.5 out of the 2.5 elective FCEs must be taken from the Department of Economics.

• 1.0 FCE: a one-session internship (FEC1000Y⁰; Credit/No Credit).

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S/F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. Credit is given when the course is completed.

Master of Forest Conservation

Program Description

The professionally oriented Master of Forest Conservation (MFC) is an intensive 16-month course-based program with a strong focus on field and laboratory practical training, Canadian and international field courses, practical internships, and individual and group research. It provides a strong, coherent professional education in forest conservation to students from diverse educational backgrounds. The MFC is accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of licensure to become a Professional Forester.

The MFC program can be taken on a full-time, extended full-time, or part-time basis.

Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with an average in each of the final two years of at least mid-B. The MFC program is intended for students with a strong undergraduate background in ecology, environmental sciences, forestry, natural sciences, biology, physical geography, geology, agricultural science, or relevant social sciences. Students from other disciplines will be considered by the department.

• Additional documentation must be submitted to the department with the completed application form, including transcripts, three references, a letter of interest in the MFC program, and a resumé. See the full instructions and forms.

Program Requirements

• The program starts in September and requires full-time intensive involvement throughout.

• Successful completion of 7.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 6.0 required FCEs in FOR courses.

  • 1.5 elective FCEs.

    • Elective course selection will include the successful completion of one field course (0.5 FCE) from either FOR3011H, FOR1585H, or, in unusual circumstances, another related field course appropriate to the program and approved by the program director.

• Expected chronology:

  • Year 1: Fall

    • FOR3000H Current Issues in Forest Conservation

    • FOR3001H Biodiversity of Forest Organisms

    • FOR3002H Applied Forest Ecology and Silviculture

    • FOR3003H Economics of Forest Ecosystems

    • FOR3012H Analytical Methods in Forestry

  • Year 1: Spring

    • FOR3004H Forest Management Decision Support Systems

    • FOR3005H Stresses in the Forest Environment

    • FOR3009H Forest Conservation Biology

    • FOR3010H Society and Forest Conservation

  • Year 1: Summer

    • FOR3007H⁺ Internship in Forest Conservation (Credit/No Credit)

    • FOR3011H International Forest Conservation Field Camp (Credit/No Credit) or FOR1585H Urban Forest Conservation Field Camp (Credit/No Credit) or, in unusual circumstances, alternate eligible field course (0.5 elective FCE)

  • Year 2: Fall

    • FOR3006H Case Study Analysis in Forest Management

    • FOR3008H Capstone Project in Forest Conservation

• Students may take the remaining 1.0 elective FCE in any session of their program for a total program requirement of 7.5 FCEs.

Program Length

4 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years

Extended Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with an average in each of the final two years of at least mid-B. The MFC program is intended for students with a strong undergraduate background in ecology, environmental sciences, forestry, natural sciences, biology, physical geography, geology, agricultural science, or relevant social sciences. Students from other disciplines will be considered by the department.

• Additional documentation must be submitted to the department with the completed application form, including transcripts, three references, a letter of interest in the MFC program, and a resumé. See the full instructions and forms.

Program Requirements

• Full-time students can elect an extended full-time (EFT) option. Under this option, students are allowed an extra year to complete their studies while paying the same academic fees as regular full-time students. Students would, however, pay full-time incidental fees for each year of registration. EFT option students must complete FOR3000H, FOR3001H, and FOR3012H in their first session. The remaining MFC course requirements can be completed in any order except that FOR3007H must be taken in the final Summer session and FOR3008H must be taken in the final Fall session.

• Successful completion of 7.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 6.0 required FCEs in FOR courses

    • FOR3000H Current Issues in Forest Conservation

    • FOR3001H Biodiversity of Forest Organisms

    • FOR3002H Applied Forest Ecology and Silviculture

    • FOR3003H Economics of Forest Ecosystems

    • FOR3004H Forest Management Decision Support Systems

    • FOR3005H Stresses in the Forest Environment

    • FOR3006H Case Study Analysis in Forest Management

    • FOR3007H⁺ Internship in Forest Conservation (Credit/No Credit)

    • FOR3008H Capstone Project in Forest Conservation

    • FOR3009H Forest Conservation Biology

    • FOR3010H Society and Forest Conservation

    • FOR3012H Analytical Methods in Forestry

  • 1.5 elective FCEs:

    • Elective course selection will include the successful completion of one field course (0.5 FCE) from either FOR3011H International Forest Conservation Field Camp (Credit/No Credit) or FOR1585H Urban Forest Conservation Field Camp (Credit/No Credit) or, in unusual circumstances, another related field course appropriate to the program and approved by the graduate coordinator.

    • Students may take the remaining 1.0 elective FCE in any session of their program.

Program Length

7 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F);

Time Limit

3 years

Part-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with an average in each of the final two years of at least mid-B. The MFC program is intended for students with a strong undergraduate background in ecology, environmental sciences, forestry, natural sciences, biology, physical geography, geology, agricultural science, or relevant social sciences. Students from other disciplines will be considered by the department.

• Additional documentation must be submitted to the department with the completed application form, including transcripts, three references, a letter of interest in the MFC program, and a resumé. See the full instructions and forms.

Program Requirements

• Part-time students must register for FOR3001H Biodiversity of Forest Organisms and FOR3012H Analytical Methods in Forestry in the Fall session of Year 1. They must complete a minimum of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) of core courses prior to registering for FOR3011H International Forest Conservation Field Camp (Credit/No Credit). The remaining MFC course requirements can be completed in any order except that FOR3007H must be taken in the final Summer session and FOR3008H must be taken in the final Fall session.

• Successful completion of 7.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 6.0 FCEs in FOR courses:

    • FOR3000H Current Issues in Forest Conservation

    • FOR3001H Biodiversity of Forest Organisms

    • FOR3002H Applied Forest Ecology and Silviculture

    • FOR3003H Economics of Forest Ecosystems

    • FOR3004H Forest Management Decision Support Systems

    • FOR3005H Stresses in the Forest Environment

    • FOR3006H Case Study Analysis in Forest Management

    • FOR3007H⁺ Internship in Forest Conservation (Credit/No Credit)

    • FOR3008H Capstone Project in Forest Conservation

    • FOR3009H Forest Conservation Biology

    • FOR3010H Society and Forest Conservation

    • FOR3012H Analytical Methods in Forestry

  • 1.5 elective FCEs:

    • Elective course selection will include the successful completion of one field course (0.5 FCE) from either FOR3011H International Forest Conservation Field Camp (Credit/No Credit) or FOR1585H Urban Forest Conservation Field Camp (Credit/No Credit) or, in unusual circumstances, another related field course appropriate to the program and approved by the graduate coordinator.

    • Students may take the remaining 1.0 elective FCE in any session of their program.

Program Length

12 sessions

Time Limit

6 years

Master of Science in Planning (MScPl)

Program Description

Students normally enrol for two years of full-time study, although part or all of the requirements of the program may be met by part-time study, with the approval of the Program Director.

MScPl General Program (No Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with a minimum final-year standing in the social or life sciences, the humanities, or the professions, equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+. Knowledge of introductory economics and statistics, as well as word processing and spreadsheet skills, is preferred prior to entry.

Program Requirements

• The program consists of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) plus the PLA4444Y internship, taken over two years, as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs in core courses

  • 4.0 FCEs chosen from the list of electives and from the offerings of other departments, centres, and institutes. At least 1.5 FCEs of these electives must be from the following list:

    • PLA1525H Urban, Regional, and Community Economic Development

    • PLA1601H Environmental Planning in a Changing Climate

    • PLA1652H Introductory Studio in Urban Design and Planning

    • PLA1656H Land Use Planning: Principles and Practice

    • PLA1703H Transportation Planning and Infrastructure

    • PLA1813H Planning and Social Policy

  • PLA4444H Internship (0.0 FCE). Students must pursue a planning internship between Years 1 and 2 of the program. Part-time students who are currently employed in a planning environment may be exempted from this requirement; however, the Planning Director retains final discretion in the decision.

• Progress into Year 2 of the program normally depends on the achievement of an overall B average in Year 1. Equivalent provisions apply to the part-time option.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S);
12 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

MScPl General Program (With a Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with a minimum final-year standing in the social or life sciences, the humanities, or the professions, equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+. Knowledge of introductory economics and statistics, as well as word processing and spreadsheet skills, is preferred prior to entry.

Program Requirements

• The program consists of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) plus the PLA4444Y internship, taken over two years, as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs in core courses

  • 4.0 FCEs chosen from the list of electives and from the offerings of other departments, centres, and institutes. 2.0 FCEs of these electives must be completed in one of the following concentrations:

    • Economic Development Planning

    • Environmental Planning

    • Social Planning and Policy

    • Transportation Planning and Infrastructure

    • Urban Design and Spatial Planning

  • PLA4444H Internship (0.0 FCE). Students must pursue a planning internship between Years 1 and 2 of the program. Part-time students who are currently employed in a planning environment may be exempted from this requirement; however, the Planning Director retains final discretion in the decision.

• Progress into Year 2 of the program normally depends on the achievement of an overall B average in Year 1. Equivalent provisions apply to the part-time option.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S);
12 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Master of Global Affairs

Program Description

The Master of Global Affairs (MGA) is a two-year professional program, consisting of four sessions of coursework and a compulsory summer internship. The purpose of this program is to provide an outstanding professional, multidisciplinary education to train the next generation of global leaders of international institutions, global civil society, and business. This program is open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a minimum standing in the final year equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+.

Program Requirements

This is a two-year program taken on a full-time basis over 20 consecutive months. Students must successfully complete a total of 9.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows.

Year 1:

• 3.5 FCEs in core courses (seven half courses).

• 1.0 FCE in elective courses. Of these, 0.5 FCE must be chosen from the following: GLA2027H Ethics and Global Affairs, GLA2029H The Sustainability Imperative: Implications for Global Affairs and Public Policy, or GLA2034H Decision Making and Strategic Thinking.

• At the end of Year 1, students must declare an emphasis as part of their degree program. They must complete 1.5 FCEs of coursework in order to successfully complete the emphasis; see details on the emphases below. Students who take part in an exchange are exempt from this requirement.

  • Students who elect to complete both an exchange and an emphasis may apply up to 1.0 FCE in exchange courses towards their emphasis, with approval of the director of the professional master’s programs.

Summer session between Years 1 and 2:

• GLA1007Y Global Internship (1.0 FCE).

Year 2:

• 1.0 FCE in core courses: GLA2000H Capstone Seminar and GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone.

• Additional 2.5 elective FCEs (five half courses) at the 2000 level from the Munk School. A maximum of 1.0 FCE may be taken from graduate programs outside the Munk School.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Dual Degree Program: Master of Global Affairs (University of Toronto) / Master of International Affairs (Hertie School of Governance)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between the U of T Master of Global Affairs and the Hertie School Master of International Affairs (MIA) programs. In Year 1, students complete MIA coursework at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, Germany. In the Summer session of Year 1, students complete an internship that is part of the MGA and MIA degree programs. In Year 2, students complete MGA coursework in Toronto and in the final Summer session, complete a master's thesis as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in two years (24 months) rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees consecutively. The pattern of registration is F/W/S/F/W/S with students completing both programs in August of Year 2. This dual degree program is open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds.

Contact

Master of Global Affairs / Master of International Affairs Program
Web: munkschool.utoronto.ca/mga/dual-degree-hertie-school-berlin

Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email: mga@utoronto.ca

Master of International Affairs Program
Hertie School of Governance
Email: grad-admissions@hertie-school.org

Application Process

• Applicants must apply through the Hertie School admissions website. Applicants are then jointly selected and admitted by the MGA at the University of Toronto and the MIA at the Hertie School. All applicants must complete the Hertie School online admissions application.

• All applicants who are admitted to the dual degree program must then also complete the application on U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs to be admitted to the dual degree. The MGA admission requirements are stated below.

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto as well as the specific requirements of the MGA.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must provide proof of English-language proficiency. The following tests and scores will be accepted:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 100/120 overall;

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7, with at least 6.0 for each component.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the MGA program, students must successfully complete a total of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows.

Year 1

• Fall and Winter: Students complete Year 1 courses at the Hertie School.

• Summer: GLA1007Y Global Internship (1.0 FCE, 12 weeks) plus a critical reflection paper to be submitted in September of Year 2.

Year 2

• Fall and Winter (5.0 FCEs):

  • GLA1011H Global Innovation Policy (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1014H Global Development (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2000H Capstone Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2887H Final Research and Analysis (0.5 FCE).

  • 2.5 elective FCEs (five half courses) at the 2000 level within the MGA program.

• Summer (1.0 FCE): GLA2889Y Dual Degree Master's Thesis (Credit/No Credit).

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Dual Degree Program: Master of Global Affairs (University of Toronto) / Master of Public Administration (London School of Economics)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between the U of T Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and the London School of Economics Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs. In Year 1, students complete MPA coursework at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom. In the Summer session of Year 1, students complete an internship that is part of the MGA program. In Year 2, students complete MGA coursework in Toronto and in the final Summer session, complete a policy paper as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in two years (21 months) rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees consecutively. The pattern of registration is F/W/S/F/W/S with students completing both programs by the end of June in Year 2. This dual degree program is open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds.

Contact

Master of Global Affairs / Master of Public Administration Program
munkschool.utoronto.ca/mga/dual-degree-lse-london
www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-public-policy/study/TorontoMunkDoubleDegree

Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email: mga@utoronto.ca

School of Public Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science
Email: spp.doubledegrees@lse.ac.uk

Application Process

• Applicants must apply through the London School of Economics and Political Science admissions website. Applicants are then jointly selected and admitted by the MGA at U of T and the MPA at the London School of Economics. All applicants must complete the London School of Economics online admissions application.

• All applicants who are admitted to the dual degree program must then also complete an application on the U of T School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the dual degree program’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+, and a cumulative standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must provide proof of English-language proficiency. The following tests and scores will be accepted:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test (iBT): 100/120 overall;

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7, with at least 6.5 for each component.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the MGA program, students must successfully complete a total of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Year 1

• Fall and Winter: Students complete Year 1 courses at the London School of Economics.

• Summer (1.0 FCE): GLA1007Y Global Internship (10 to 16 weeks) plus a critical reflection paper to be submitted in September of Year 2.

Year 2

• Fall and Winter (5.0 FCEs):

  • GLA1011H Global Innovation Policy (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1016H Global Justice and Human Rights (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2000H Capstone Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2887H Final Research and Analysis (0.5 FCE).

  • 2.5 elective FCEs (five half courses) at the 2000 level within the MGA program.

• Summer (1.0 FCE):

  • GLA2890Y Global Policy Review.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Dual Degree Program: Master of Global Affairs (University of Toronto) / Master of Public Policy (Sciences Po)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between the U of T Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and the Sciences Po Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs. In Year 1, students complete MPP coursework at Sciences Po in Paris, France. In the Summer session of Year 1, students complete an internship that is part of the MGA degree program. In Year 2, students complete MGA coursework in Toronto and in the final Summer session, complete a Grand Oral Exam as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in two years (24 months) rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees consecutively. The pattern of registration is F/W/S/F/W/S with students completing both programs in August of Year 2. This dual degree program is open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds.

Contact

Master of Global Affairs / Master of Public Policy Program
Web: munkschool.utoronto.ca/mga/dual-degree-sciences-po-paris

Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email: mga@utoronto.ca

Master of Public Policy Program
School of Public Affairs, Sciences Po
Email: sophie.rivieredufour@sciencespo.fr

Application Process

• Applicants must apply through the Sciences Po admissions website. Applicants are then jointly selected and admitted by the MGA at the University of Toronto and the MPP at Sciences Po. All applicants must complete the Sciences Po online admissions application.

• All applicants who are admitted to the dual degree program must then also complete the application on U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto. Applicants must also satisfy the dual degree program's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+, and a cumulative standing equivalent to at least a U of T mid-B.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must provide proof of English-language proficiency. The following tests and scores will be accepted:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 100/120 overall;

  • International English language Testing System (IELTS): 7, with at least 6.5 for each component.

• Proof of French-language proficiency is also necessary if the French track is chosen at Sciences Po. Please consult the Sciences Po website for details.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the MGA program, students must successfully complete a total of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows.

Year 1

• Fall and Winter: Students complete Year 1 courses at Sciences Po.

• Summer (1.0 FCE): GLA1007Y Global Internship (12 weeks) plus a critical reflection paper to be submitted in September of Year 2.

Year 2

• Fall and Winter (5.0 FCEs):

  • GLA1001H Macroeconomics: Markets, Institutions, and Growth (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1003H Global Security (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1011H Global Innovation Policy (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1014H Global Development (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1016H Global Justice and Human Rights (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2000H Capstone Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2887H Final Research and Analysis (0.5 FCE).

  • 1.0 elective FCE (two half courses) at the 2000 level, taken at the Munk School.

• Summer (1.0 FCE): GLA2890Y Global Policy Review.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Emphasis: Development

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Development must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2002H; GLA2014H; GLA2019H; GLA2028H; GLA2060H; GLA2061H; GLA2062H; JCR1000Y.

Emphasis: Global Justice and Human Rights

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Global Justice and Human Rights must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2013H; GLA2023H; GLA2066H; GLA2067H; GLA2068H.

Emphasis: Global Policy

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Global Policy must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

ASI4140H; ASI4900H; ERE1161H; ERE1170H; ERE1175H; ERE1998H; GLA2011H; GLA2015H; GLA2056H, GLA2096H; GLA2097H; GLA2098H.

Emphasis: Global Security

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Global Security must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2010H; GLA2024H; GLA2030H; GLA2063H; GLA2064H; GLA2065H.

Emphasis: Innovation Policy

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Innovation Policy must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2014H; GLA2018H; GLA2021H; GLA2080H; GLA2081H; GLA2082H.

Emphasis: Markets

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Markets must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2001H; GLA2006H; GLA2012H; GLA2015H; GLA2025H; GLA2037H; GLA2069H; GLA2070H; GLA2071H.

Emphasis: The Digital World

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in The Digital World successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2010H; GLA2024H; GLA2041H; GLA2042H; GLA2043H; GLA2052H.

Master of Public Policy

Program Description

The Munk School’s prestigious Master of Public Policy (MPP) brings together an impressive array of students and faculty for a two-year, full-time program that bridges Canadian and global policy.

In addition to a paid summer internship and a wide range of career support services, students develop core competencies considered essential for policy practice and take electives from both within the Munk School and in the broader University.

Visiting public sector leaders along with a renowned multidisciplinary faculty bridge theory and real-world experience, providing contact with senior professionals in government and the broader public, private, and community sectors.

Students may also apply to the combined degree program Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Public Policy (MPP) as well as pursue collaborative specializations with other graduate departments. A Munk School education, located in the heart of downtown Toronto and in close proximity to an extraordinary concentration of policy leaders, will empower students to achieve their professional and personal goals.

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• A four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by the University of Toronto).

• A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of a B and a minimum GPA of a B+ standing in the final year of undergraduate studies (3.3 out of a possible 4.0 grading scale). Admissions selection to the MPP program is competitive and meeting this minimum requirement does not guarantee admission. Final-year grades are based on the last 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) or 10.0 half-course equivalents.

• 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.

• International applicants must submit a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (general) score.

• International applicants must also submit a translation of transcripts from non-English speaking universities.

• The Munk School offers an in-depth Math and Statistics Prep course for students prior to starting Year 1 of the MPP. Details regarding the prep course are available to incoming students in the summer before Year 1. While participation is voluntary, students are encouraged to attend. All incoming students are required to complete the Math-Stats diagnostic.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 9.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • 3.5 required FCEs: PPG1000H, PPG10002H, PPG1003H, PPG1004H, PPG1005H, PPG1007H, and PPG1008H.

      • Students must complete the Math-Stats diagnostic at the start of the Fall session.

      • Students who do not pass PPG1002H, PPG1004H, and/or PPG1008H must retake the Math-Stats diagnostic with a grade of at least 60%.

    • 0.5 elective FCE: either GLA2029H or GLA2034H.

  • Summer between Year 1 and Year 2, or during Year 2:

    • PPG2006Y MPP Internship (1.0 FCE). The internship research report is graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.

  • Year 2:

    • 1.5 required FCEs: PPG2000H, PPG2002H, and PPG2003H.

    • 0.5 elective FCE: either PPG2011H or PPG2022H.

    • 0.5 elective FCE: either PPG2008H or an alternate international/global focus course as approved by the MPP program director.

    • 1.5 elective FCEs: one elective must be a PPG course; the remaining courses may be taken with other graduate units.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Emphasis: Economics for Public Policy

MPP students who wish to complete the emphasis in Economics for Public Policy must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2001H, GLA2097H, PPG2010H, PPG2013H, or other approved elective courses in the area.

Emphasis: Public and Non-Profit Management and Administration

MPP students who wish to complete the emphasis in Public and Non-Profit Management and Administration must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

LAW7030H, PPG2001H, PPG2012H, PPG2013H, PPG2014H, PPG2015H, PPG2018H, PPG2021H, or other approved elective courses in the area.

Emphasis: Social and Urban Policy

MPP students who wish to complete the emphasis in Social and Urban Policy must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

PPG2013H, PPG2017H, PPG2021H, CHL5300H, CHL5308H, HAD5778H, LAW7030H, SWK4803H, or other approved elective courses in the area.

Master of Health Science

Program Description

The 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.

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • 9.0 FCEs are required subjects, which include a minimum of 1.0 FCE in a field placement.

  • The remaining 1.0 FCE are elective courses.

  • 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.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Health Informatics

Program Description

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.

Executive MHI Option (Effective 2023-24)

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.

Program Requirements

• Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
  • Required coursework (7.5 FCEs)
  • Elective coursework (1.0 FCE)
  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the list of CR/NCR-eligible courses below.
  • A four-month, employer-sponsored or mentor-supervised Health Informatics Project (MHI2015Y; 1.5 FCEs).
• The Executive MHI degree requirements will be completed in 22 months across six consecutive sessions.

Required Courses

Practicum Course

Elective Courses

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.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (S/F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Executive MHI Option (Effective 2024-25)

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.

Program Requirements

• Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
  • Required coursework (7.5 FCEs)
  • Elective coursework (1.0 FCE)
  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the list of CR/NCR-eligible courses below.
  • A four-month, employer-sponsored or mentor-supervised Health Informatics Project (MHI2015Y; 1.5 FCEs).
• The Executive MHI degree requirements will be completed in 22 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.

Required Courses

Practicum Course

Elective Courses

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.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (S/F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Health Informatics

Program Description

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 (Effective 2023-24)

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • Required coursework (7.5 FCEs)

  • Elective coursework (0.5 FCE)

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

  • A four-month, full-time practicum or field placement (MHI2005Y; 2.0 FCEs).

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

Students may elect to be assessed on a CR/NCR basis in courses marked by the symbol ^⌘ up to a total of 0.5 FCE.

Required Courses

Practicum Course

Elective Courses

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.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Regular MHI Option (Effective 2024-25)

These requirements are effective from May 1, 2024.

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • Required coursework (7.5 FCEs)

  • Elective coursework (0.5 FCE)

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

  • A four-month, full-time practicum or field placement (MHI2005Y; 2.0 FCEs).

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

Students may elect to be assessed on a CR/NCR basis in courses marked by the symbol ^⌘ up to a total of 0.5 FCE.

Required Courses

Practicum Course

Elective Courses

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.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Information

Program Description

The MI program allows students to explore the breadth of information and to focus on one or more areas of study. Students may choose one of two pathways to completion:

• Concentration pathway: students choose one or two of eight concentrations and may complete:
  • Concentration(s) only,
  • Concentration(s) plus a thesis, or
  • Concentration(s) plus a co-op (CCO)
• General program pathway: students do not choose a formal concentration and may complete:
  • Coursework only,
  • Coursework plus a thesis, or
  • Coursework plus a co-op

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Application deadlines are available on the Faculty of Information website. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty's additional admission requirements stated below. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
• An appropriate bachelor's degree with at least a B average (3.0 GPA) from a university recognized by the University of Toronto.
• The bachelor's degree must normally contain at least 75% academic credits — that is, courses that are not professional, practical, technical, or vocational. Courses such as studio art, drama or music performance, theology, education, or undergraduate courses in library science are not normally considered to be sufficiently academic in content for admission purposes.
• Applicants who have satisfactory standing in an undergraduate program and who have successfully completed information studies graduate courses in programs equivalent to the University of Toronto MI program may also apply for admission with advanced standing. Each application will be evaluated individually. At least 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) towards the MI degree must be taken at the University of Toronto.
• All incoming graduate students must have a good command of English. All applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This requirement is a condition of admission and must be met before an offer of admission is made. The English language requirement may be satisfied using one of the following tests:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:
    • Paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 with 5.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
    • Internet-based TOEFL exam: 107/120 with 24/30 on the speaking section and 27/30 on the writing section.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a minimum required score of 7.5 overall with 7.5 on the writing section and 7.0 on the speaking section.
  • Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): a minimum required score of 95 overall with 41 on the writing component, 27 on the reading component, and 27 on the listening component.
  • English Language Program, U of T School of Continuing Studies with an overall score of A in Academic English Level 60.

Concentration-Plus-Co-operative Option (CCO)

• To be considered for the CCO, Year 1 full-time MI program students must apply during the first (Fall) session of Year 1. For more information, visit the Faculty of Information website. Acceptance is limited and not guaranteed. Inquiries about the CCO may be emailed to careers.ischool@utoronto.ca.

Program Requirements

• The minimum requirement is completion of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), regardless of pathway or option therein.
• All students must successfully complete all degree requirements as outlined for either the concentration pathway or for the general program pathway.

Concentration Pathway

• The Faculty of Information offers eight concentrations leading to the MI degree:
  • Archives and Records Management (ARM)
  • Critical Information Policy Studies (CIPS); admissions have been administratively suspended
  • Culture and Technology (C&T); admissions have been administratively suspended
  • Human Centred Data Science (HCDS)
  • Information Systems and Design (ISD)
  • Knowledge Management and Information Management (KMIM); admissions have been administratively suspended
  • Library and Information Science (LIS)
  • User Experience Design (UXD)
• Each concentration requires a total of 8.0 FCEs.

Concentration-Only Option

• Two quarter-weight core courses: INF1005H and INF1006H (0.5 FCE total).
• Four or five required half courses depending on the concentration (2.0 or 2.5 FCEs total, depending on the concentration).
• Plus 10 or 11 additional elective half courses (5.0 or 5.5 FCEs total, depending on the concentration).

Concentration-Plus-Thesis Option

The thesis option allows students to gain experience in developing and executing a research project from beginning to end. Students gain familiarity with the research process and hone their research skills. The thesis option is designed for students who have a clearly defined topic, can find a supervisor, and can meet tight deadlines in order to graduate within the usual time frame envisioned for the degree. Faculty approval is required to enter the thesis option; visit the Faculty of Information website for details. For information about completing a thesis in the General Pathway, please see the General Pathway program requirements below.

• Two quarter-weight core courses: INF1005H and INF1006H (0.5 FCE total).
• Five required half courses (2.5 FCEs total, specific to each concentration). The exception is Library and Information Science, which has four required half courses (2.0 FCEs).
• 0.5 FCE research methods course appropriate to the student's program of study, with a final grade of at least A–.
• 0.5 FCE reading course with the student's intended supervisor, with a final grade of at least A–.
• A thesis (2.0 FCEs total).
• Four additional elective half courses (2.0 FCEs total, specific to each concentration). The exception is Library and Information Science, which requires five additional elective half courses (2.5 FCEs total).

Concentration-Plus-Co-op Option

• Two quarter-weight core courses: INF1005H and INF1006H (0.5 FCE total).
• Five required half courses (2.5 FCEs total, specific to each concentration). The exception is Library and Information Science, which requires four half courses (2.0 FCEs total).
• INF3900H The Emerging Professional (0.5 FCE).
• The two 12-week co-op placement courses: INF3902H and INF3903H (1.0 FCE total).
• Seven additional elective half courses (3.5 FCEs total, specific to each concentration). The exception is Library and Information Science, which requires eight additional elective half courses (4.0 FCEs total.)

Concentration: Archives and Records Management (ARM)

• 0.5 core FCE (INF1005H and 1006H).
• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1003H, INF1330H, INF1331H or INF2186H, INF2175H, and INF2184H).
• 5.0 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 3.5 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.0 elective FCEs.

Concentration: Critical Information Policy Studies (CIPS)

Admissions have been administratively suspended.

• 0.5 core FCE (INF1005H and 1006H).
• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1001H, INF2181H, INF2240H, INF2242H, and INF2243H).
• 5.0 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 3.5 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.0 elective FCEs.

Concentration: Culture and Technology (C&T)

Admissions have been administratively suspended.

• 0.5 core FCE (INF1005H and 1006H).
• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1501H, INF1502H, INF2241H, INF2243H, and either INF2320H or INF2331H).
• 5.0 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 3.5 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.0 elective FCEs.

Concentration: Human Centred Data Science (HCDS)

• 0.5 core FCE (INF1005H and 1006H).
• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1340H, INF1344H, INF2178H, INF2190H, and INF2210H).
• 5.0 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 3.5 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.0 elective FCEs.

Concentration: Information Systems and Design (ISD)

• 0.5 core FCE (INF1005H and 1006H).
• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1339H, INF1341H, INF1342H, INF1343H, and INF2177H).
• 5.0 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 3.5 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.0 elective FCEs.

Concentration: Knowledge Management and Information Management (KMIM)

Admissions have been administratively suspended.

• 0.5 core FCE (INF1005H and 1006H).
• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1003H, INF1230H, INF2175H, INF2176H, and INF2186H).
• 5.0 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 3.5 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.0 elective FCEs.

Concentration: Library and Information Science (LIS)

• 0.5 core FCE (INF1005H and 1006H).
• 2.0 required FCEs (INF1321H, INF1322H, INF1323H, and INF1324H).
• 5.5 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 4.0 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.5 elective FCEs.

Concentration: User Experience Design (UXD)

• 0.5 core FCE (INF1005H and 1006H).
• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1602H, INF2169H, INF2170H, INF2191H, and INF2192H).
• 5.0 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 3.5 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.0 elective FCEs.

General Program Pathway (No Concentrations)

Coursework Option

Students choosing the coursework option must have their program of study approved by the Program Director.

• Two quarter-weight core courses: INF1005H and INF1006H (0.5 FCE total).
• Three required half courses: INF1001H, INF1003H, and INF1240H (1.5 FCEs total).
• 6.0 elective FCEs.

Thesis Option

Faculty approval is required to enter the thesis option. Visit the Faculty of Information website for details.

• Two quarter-weight core courses: INF1005H and INF1006H (0.5 FCE total).
• Three required half courses: INF1001H, INF1003H, and INF1240H (1.5 FCE total).
• 0.5 required FCE consisting of one research methods half course appropriate to the student's program of study, with a final grade of at least A–. INF1240H can be used to meet this requirement.
• 0.5 required FCE reading course with the student’s intended supervisor, with a final grade of at least A–.
• A thesis (2.0 FCEs).
• Six elective half courses (3.0 FCEs) or
  seven elective half courses (3.5 FCEs) if INF1240H has been completed and counted toward the research methods half-course requirement
  • These courses may include up to 2.0 FCEs taken outside the MI program.

Program Length

4 sessions (2 years) full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W);
CCO: 6 sessions (2 years) full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S);
11 sessions (5.5 years) part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Master of Information

Note: the following admission and program requirements are effective from September 2024.

Program Description

The MI program allows students to explore the breadth of information, and also to focus on one area of study/concentration.

Students will choose one of the following three options:

• Concentration only,
• Concentration plus a thesis, or
• Concentration plus a co-op (CCO)

Students will be admitted to one of eight concentrations*:

• Archives and Records Management (ARM)
• Critical Information Policy Studies (CIPS)
• Culture and Technology (C&T)
• Human Centred Data Science (HCDS)
• Information Systems and Design (ISD)
• Knowledge Management and Information Management (KMIM)
• Library and Information Science (LIS)
• User Experience Design (UXD)

*Note: students who find themselves on a path to be able to complete a second concentration may submit a request to have the second concentration added to their transcript in the final session of their final year.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Application deadlines are available on the Faculty of Information website. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty's additional admission requirements stated below. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
• An appropriate bachelor's degree with at least a B average (3.0 GPA) from a university recognized by the University of Toronto.
• The bachelor's degree must normally contain at least 75% academic credits — that is, courses that are not professional, practical, technical, or vocational. Courses such as studio art, drama or music performance, theology, education, or undergraduate courses in library science are not normally considered to be sufficiently academic in content for admission purposes.
• Applicants who have satisfactory standing in an undergraduate program and who have successfully completed information studies graduate courses in programs equivalent to the University of Toronto MI program may also apply for admission with advanced standing. Each application will be evaluated individually. At least 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) towards the MI degree must be taken at the University of Toronto.
• Applicants will be admitted to a single concentration. Applicants will select their preferred concentrations on the application and will be admitted to a concentration by the Master’s Recruitment and Admissions Committee.
• All incoming graduate students must have a good command of English. All applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This requirement is a condition of admission and must be met before an offer of admission is made. The English language requirement may be satisfied using one of the following tests:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:
    • Paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 with 5.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
    • Internet-based TOEFL exam: 107/120 with 24/30 on the speaking section and 27/30 on the writing section.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a minimum required score of 7.5 overall with 7.5 on the writing section and 7.0 on the speaking section.
  • Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): a minimum required score of 95 overall with 41 on the writing component, 27 on the reading component, and 27 on the listening component.
  • English Language Program, U of T School of Continuing Studies with an overall score of A in Academic English Level 60.

Concentration-Plus-Co-operative Option (CCO)

• To be considered for the CCO, Year 1 full-time MI program students must apply during the first (Fall) session of Year 1. For more information, visit the Faculty of Information website. Acceptance is limited and not guaranteed. Inquiries about the CCO may be emailed to careers.ischool@utoronto.ca.

Program Requirements

• Regardless of concentration and option selected, students must successfully complete a minimum of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), including:
  • the requirements of a concentration;
  • one course (0.5 FCE) from each of four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives.

Concentration-Only Option

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• Five required half courses (2.5 FCEs total, specific to each concentration). The exception is Library and Information Science, which has four required half courses (2.0 FCEs).
• Plus 11 or 12 additional elective half courses (5.5 or 6.0 FCEs total, depending on the concentration).

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration-Plus-Thesis Option

The thesis option allows students to gain experience in developing and executing a research project from beginning to end. Students gain familiarity with the research process and hone their research skills. The thesis option is designed for students who have a clearly defined topic, can find a supervisor, and can meet tight deadlines in order to graduate within the usual time frame envisioned for the degree. Faculty approval is required to enter the thesis option; visit the Faculty of Information website for details.

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• Five required half courses (2.5 FCEs total, specific to each concentration). The exception is Library and Information Science, which has four required half courses (2.0 FCEs).
• 0.5 FCE research methods course appropriate to the student's program of study, with a final grade of at least A–.
• 0.5 FCE reading course with the student's intended supervisor, with a final grade of at least A–.
• A thesis (2.0 FCEs total).
• Five additional elective half courses (2.5 FCEs total, specific to each concentration). The exception is Library and Information Science, which requires six additional elective half courses (3.0 FCEs total).

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration-Plus-Co-op Option

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• Five required half courses (2.5 FCEs total, specific to each concentration). The exception is Library and Information Science, which requires four half courses (2.0 FCEs total).
• INF3900H The Emerging Professional (0.5 FCE).
• The two 12-week co-op placement courses: INF3902H and INF3903H (1.0 FCE total).
• Eight additional elective half courses (4.0 FCEs total, specific to each concentration). The exception is Library and Information Science, which requires nine additional elective half courses (4.5 FCEs total.)

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration: Archives and Records Management (ARM)

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1003H, INF1330H, INF1331H or INF2186H, INF2175H, and INF2184H).
• 5.5 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 4.0 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.5 elective FCEs.

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration: Critical Information Policy Studies (CIPS)

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1001H, INF2181H, INF2240H, INF2242H, and INF2243H).
• 5.5 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 4.0 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.5 elective FCEs.

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration: Culture and Technology (C&T)

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1501H, INF1502H, INF2241H, INF2243H, and either INF2320H or INF2331H).
• 5.5 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 4.0 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.5 elective FCEs.

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration: Human Centred Data Science (HCDS)

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1340H, INF1344H, INF2178H, INF2190H, and INF2210H).
• 5.5 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 4.0 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.5 elective FCEs.

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration: Information Systems and Design (ISD)

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1339H, INF1341H, INF1342H, INF1343H, and INF2177H).
• 5.5 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 4.0 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.5 elective FCEs.

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration: Knowledge Management and Information Management (KMIM)

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1003H, INF1230H, INF2175H, INF2176H, and INF2186H).
• 5.5 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 4.0 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.5 elective FCEs.

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration: Library and Information Science (LIS)

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• 2.0 required FCEs (INF1321H, INF1322H, INF1323H, and INF1324H).
• 6.0 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 4.5 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 3.0 elective FCEs.

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Concentration: User Experience Design (UXD)

*8.0 FCEs as follows:

• 2.5 required FCEs (INF1602H, INF2169H, INF2170H, INF2191H, and INF2192H).
• 5.5 elective FCEs or
  co-op (1.0 FCE), INF3900H (0.5 FCE), and 4.0 elective FCEs or
  thesis (2.0 FCEs), research methods course (0.5 FCE), and reading course (0.5 FCE) plus 2.5 elective FCEs.

*Note: of the total 8.0 FCEs for this option, one course (0.5 FCE) must come from each of the following four Professional Requirements areas: Technical, Managerial, Professional Values, and Critical Perspectives. This requirement can be fulfilled by required and elective courses for each concentration.

Program Length

4 sessions (2 years) full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W);
CCO: 6 sessions (2 years) full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S);
11 sessions (5.5 years) part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Master of Museum Studies

Program Description

The MMSt program prepares students for future involvement in museums and related cultural agencies. The program examines the theoretical body of knowledge of museology as a necessary context for professional practice. The Faculty of Information also offers a combined degree program whereby students may complete both a Master of Information and Master of Museum Studies.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Application deadlines are available on the Master of Museum Studies web page. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty's additional admission requirements stated below. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with an overall grade of at least a B+ average (grade point average 3.3) from a recognized university.

• Demonstrated previous experience in museums or related cultural organizations will also be considered. Admission to this program is competitive.

• All incoming graduate students must have a good command of English. All applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This requirement is a condition of admission and must be met before an offer of admission is made. The English language requirement may be satisfied using one of the following tests:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:

    • paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 with 5.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)

    • Internet-based TOEFL exam: 107/120 with 24/30 on the speaking section and 27/30 on the writing section.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a minimum required score of 7.5 overall with 7.5 on the writing section and 7.0 on the speaking section.

  • Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): a minimum required score of 95 overall with 41 on the writing component, 27 on the reading component, and 27 on the listening component.

  • English Language Program, U of T School of Continuing Studies with an overall score of A in Academic English Level 60.

Program Requirements

Coursework Option

• Students must complete a minimum of 7.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

  • Five required half courses (2.5 FCEs).

  • MSL4000Y Museum Studies Capstone Projects (1.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit).

  • Eight additional courses (4.0 FCEs), of which 2.0 FCEs must be internal (Museum Studies) elective courses.

Thesis Option

• The thesis option allows students to gain experience in developing and executing a research project from beginning to end. Students gain familiarity with the research process and hone their research skills. Faculty approval is required to enter the thesis option. The thesis option is designed for students who have a clearly defined topic, can find a supervisor, and can meet tight deadlines in order to graduate within the usual time frame envisioned for the degree.

• Students must complete 7.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Five required half courses (2.5 FCEs).

  • A research methods course (0.5 FCE) appropriate to their program of study with a final grade of at least A–.

  • A thesis (2.0 FCEs).

  • Five additional courses (2.5 FCEs), of which up to four graduate half courses (2.0 FCEs) may be taken outside the MMSt program.

Program Length

4 sessions (2 years) full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources

Program Description

The Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MIRHR) degree program benefits students who are interested in advanced academic study leading to career opportunities in human resources management, labour-management relations, collective bargaining and dispute resolution, organization development and change, and labour market and social policy.

The MIRHR is a professional degree program designed to train students in the latest innovations and best practices within industrial relations and human resources management. The program uses an interdisciplinary approach to provide specialized study of the employment relationship.

The MIRHR offers two program options:

• The two-year MIRHR option allows qualified students to complete the degree program in two years (16 non-consecutive months) of full-time study.

• The advanced-standing MIRHR option enables qualified students to complete the MIRHR in one year (12 consecutive months) of full-time study.

Both options may be taken on a part-time basis.

MIRHR Program (Two-Year)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Applicants to the two-year MIRHR program require an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. A minimum grade average of B+ in each of the final two years of the degree is required.

• Applicants may submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Although these tests are not required and there is no minimum score requirement, this information is helpful to the admissions committee. Test results more than five years old are normally not considered.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must write the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The following minimum scores are acceptable:

  • paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)

  • Internet-based TOEFL exam: 100/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections

  • IELTS exam: overall score of 7.0 (Academic), with at least 6.5 for each component.

• Since space in the program is limited, all applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements cannot be guaranteed admission. The CIRHR admissions committee reserves the right to select qualified applicants to the program. All admission decisions are final.

Program Requirements

• Each student's program of courses must be approved by the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. If chosen courses appear to overlap to a large degree, approval may be denied.

• Students must have a mid-B average overall to be recommended for the degree.

• Failure in any course (that is, a grade of less than B–) will require a review of the student's program by the department.

• A student who fails two or more courses is no longer in good academic standing and a recommendation for termination will be made to the School of Graduate Studies.

Year 1: Foundation Courses

• Year 1 is spent acquiring a foundation in industrial relations and human resources and includes courses in economics, human resources management, law, quantitative methods, and organizational behaviour.

• Students must take 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), of which 3.5 are required courses, as follows:

  • IRE1002H Applied Statistics in Industrial Relations

  • IRE1010H Economic Foundations of Industrial Relations and Human Resources

  • IRE1126H Economics of Labour and Human Resources

  • IRE1362H Organizational Behaviour

  • IRE1609H Strategic Human Resources Management

  • IRE1610H Industrial Relations

  • plus one of the following law courses:

    • IRE1270H Law of Labour Relations

    • IRE1338H Law in the Workplace.

• 0.5 FCE is an elective course that is chosen from the list below to fill the requisite 4.0 FCEs in Year 1 of the program.

• Students in the MIRHR program are required to achieve a mid-B average in Year 1 of the program (or in the first 4.0 FCEs) in order to continue or to pass into Year 2.

Year 2: Core Courses

• Students must take 4.0 FCEs to complete Year 2. This includes core courses in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (1.5 FCEs):

  • IRE2001H Foundations and Current Issues in Industrial Relations and Human Resources

  • IRE2002H Research Methods for Industrial Relations and Human Resources

  • plus one of the following courses:

    • IRE2003H Research Project in Industrial Relations and Human Resources

    • IRE2004H Data Analytics and Metrics in Industrial Relations and Human Resources.

• 2.5 FCEs are elective courses that are chosen from the list below to fill the requisite 4.0 FCEs in Year 2 of the program.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

MIRHR Program (Advanced-Standing Option: 12-Month)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources additional admission requirements stated below.

• Applicants to the 12-month MIRHR advanced-standing option require an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university and significant academic training (normally 2.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs] at the senior undergraduate level), employment relations, human resources, industrial relations, labour studies, or labour economics. If the admissions committee determines that an applicant does not have sufficient academic training to qualify for advanced standing, the student will be considered for the two-year MIRHR degree. A minimum grade average of B+ in each of the final two years of the degree is required.

• Applicants may submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Although these tests are not required and there is no minimum score requirement, this information is helpful to the admissions committee. Test results more than five years old are normally not considered.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must write the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The following minimum scores are acceptable:

  • paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)

  • Internet-based TOEFL exam: 100/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections

  • IELTS exam: overall score of 7.0 (Academic), with at least 6.5 for each component.

• Since space in the program is limited, all applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements cannot be guaranteed admission. The CIRHR admissions committee reserves the right to select qualified applicants to the program. All admission decisions are final.

Program Requirements

• Each student's program of courses must be approved by the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. If chosen courses appear to overlap to a large degree, approval may be denied.

• Students must have a mid-B average overall to be recommended for the degree.

• Failure in any course (that is, a grade of less than B–) will require a review of the student's program by the department.

• A student who fails two or more courses is no longer in good academic standing and a recommendation for termination will be made to the School of Graduate Studies.

• Students admitted into the 12-month MIRHR advanced-standing option will have completed many of the foundation courses in industrial relations and human resources.

• Students will take both foundation and core courses simultaneously in the three sessions of study (September to August). During this time, students will also take elective courses to increase their breadth of knowledge or to focus on their areas of interest.

• Students must take 5.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs), of which 3.0 are required courses, as follows:

  • IRE1010H Economic Foundations of Industrial Relations and Human Resources

  • IRE1126H Economics of Labour and Human Resources

  • IRE2001H Foundations and Current Issues in Industrial Relations and Human Resources

  • IRE2002H Research Methods for Industrial Relations and Human Resources

  • plus one of the following courses:

    • IRE2003H Research Project in Industrial Relations and Human Resources

    • IRE2004H Data Analytics and Metrics in Industrial Relations and Human Resources

  • plus one of the following law courses:

    • IRE1270H Law of Labour Relations

    • IRE1338H Law in the Workplace.

• 2.5 FCEs are elective courses that are chosen from the list below to fill the requisite 5.5 FCEs in the program.

• Students in the MIRHR advanced-standing option are required to achieve a mid-B average in the first 2.5 FCEs of the program in order to continue.

Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Master of Professional Kinesiology

Program Description

The first master’s-level program of its kind in Ontario, the Master of Professional Kinesiology (MPK) degree program offers students an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the professional practice of kinesiology. The MPK provides unparalleled learning environments for hands-on practice working alongside leading practitioners. This program is suitable for those who are just beginning their careers, and those who have experience as registered kinesiologists and are looking for advanced professional development. The MPK program may be completed with a concentration or without a concentration.

Concentrations

• Adapted Physical Activity
• Exercise as Medicine
• Health and Wellness
• High Performance Strength and Conditioning

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies.

• Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Kinesiology's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical education, human kinetics, or a complementary degree in health science, life science, and/or movement/rehabilitation science. In order to be eligible for admission with a complementary degree, practical experience in the area of kinesiology is required.

• Applicants may also be considered for admission with a four-year bachelor’s degree in an area not described above, with at least 5 years of work experience in the area of kinesiology, and evidence of professional training or certification in the area of kinesiology (for example, strength and conditioning certification, physical literacy certification).

• Regardless of the admission pathway, all applicants must have a minimum mid-B average (73% to 76%) in the final year.

• Resumé.

• Two letters of reference. At least one letter must be from an academic referee.

• Letter of intent which identifies the area of interest and reasons for pursuing the program.

• Proficiency in the English language must be demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English. The Faculty prefers the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with the following minimum scores:

  • paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE);

  • Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 12.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as listed below. Consult the department for more details on sequence and timing of courses.

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Concentration Requirements

• Students must follow departmental application procedures and can apply to only one MPK concentration.

• Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in the area of concentration, including:

  • in at least 1.5 FCEs of MPK courses, complete a major course assignment in the area of concentration

  • a minimum of 300 placement hours in the area of concentration (0.5 FCE)

  • a final capstone project in the area of concentration (1.0 FCE).

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)

Time Limit

3 years

Global Professional Master of Laws

Program Description

The Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) program is an executive graduate degree in law designed for (1) executives who wish to become more conversant in the substance and methodology of law; and (2) internationally trained lawyers who wish to become licensed to practise law in Canada. Courses are offered on alternating weekends: Friday evenings and all-day Saturday.

The program may be completed in one year (three sessions with a F/W/S registration sequence) or through an extended full-time option that allows students to complete the program requirements over two years (six sessions with a F/W/S/F/W/S registration sequence).

The GPLLM offers the following concentrations:

• Business Law
• Canadian Law in a Global Context
• Innovation, Law and Technology

Concentration: Business Law

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Applicants must have completed a Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or a bachelor's degree (in law or another discipline) from a recognized university, with a minimum mid-B average or equivalent in their final year of study.

• Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of five years of full-time work experience.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who obtained their admitting degree (bachelor's degree) from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must show evidence of English proficiency by submitting English-language test scores. Several English-language testing services are acceptable. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are the most common tests:

  • TOEFL with the following minimum scores:

    • Paper-based TOEFL: minimum overall score of 600, and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)

    • Internet-based TOEFL: minimum overall score of 100/120, and 24/30 on each section.

  • IELTS, Academic module: overall score of 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component.

  • The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): overall score of 86 with at least 22 in both the listening and reading components, 40 in the writing component, and 7 in the speaking component (Test of Oral Proficiency).

  • The University of Toronto Academic English preparation course: overall grade of A in Level 60.

  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: overall score of 70 with at least 70 in each component.

  • Cambridge English Qualifications: overall score of 191 with at least 185 on each section.

• No conditional offers of admission will be given based on successful completion of an English-language test.

Program Requirements

• Coursework: 30 credits (7.5 full-course equivalents [FCEs]), as follows:

  • One required 3-credit course (equivalent to 0.75 FCE) as follows:

    • LAW4001H Law and Business in a Global Economy

  • 12 credits (equivalent to 3.0 FCEs) consisting of four courses within this concentration worth 3 credits each (0.75 FCE total) from this list:

    • LAW4002H Comparative Corporate Governance

    • LAW4003H Securities Regulation and Corporate Finance

    • LAW4004H Mergers and Acquisitions

    • LAW4005H Canadian and Cross-Border Issues in Corporate Tax

    • LAW4006H International Dispute Resolution

    • LAW4011H Law and Policy of Public Private Partnerships

    • LAW4012H Intellectual Property Law

    • LAW4013H Economic and Social Regulation and Competition Law

    • LAW4014H International Insolvency Law

    • LAW4015H Organization of Transactional Legal Practice

    • LAW4018H Foundations of Legal Theory

    • LAW4019H Anti-Corruption Law: International, Domestic, and Practical Perspectives

    • LAW4022H Contract Law

    • LAW4032H Intellectual Property and Strategy

    • LAW4036H Applied Contract Law

    • LAW4053H Law and Regulation of Banks and Financial Institutions

    • LAW4057H Cannabis Law and Regulation

    • LAW4058H Competition Law

    • LAW4059H Digital Trade

    • LAW4061H Issues in Tax Law and Policy

    • LAW4062H Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law

  • 15 credits (equivalent to 3.75 FCEs) consisting of five courses worth 3 credits each (0.75 FCE total) from any concentration. Not all courses will necessarily be available every year. The program reserves the discretion to decline student requests to complete certain electives based on course enrolment or otherwise.

Full-Time Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Extended Full-Time Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Concentration: Canadian Law in a Global Context

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree (in law or another discipline) from a recognized university, with a minimum mid-B average or equivalent in their final year of study

• Applicants must demonstrate at least five years of full-time work experience. However, applicants without five years of full-time work experience may be eligible for admission. If admitted, they will only be eligible to enrol in courses within the Canadian Law in a Global Context concentration.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who obtained their admitting degree (bachelor's degree) from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must show evidence of English proficiency by submitting English-language test scores. Several English-language testing services are acceptable. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are the most common tests:

  • TOEFL with the following minimum scores:

    • Paper-based TOEFL: overall minimum score of 600, and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)

    • Internet-based TOEFL: overall minimum score of 100/120, and 24/30 on each section.

  • IELTS, Academic module: overall score of 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component.

  • The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): overall score of 86 with at least 22 in both the listening and reading components, 40 in the writing component, and 7 in the speaking component (Test of Oral Proficiency).

  • The University of Toronto Academic English preparation course: overall grade of A in Level 60.

  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: overall score of 70 with at least 70 in each component.

  • Cambridge English Qualifications: overall score of 191 with at least 185 on each section.

• No conditional offers of admission will be given based on successful completion of an English-language test.

Program Requirements

• Coursework: 30 credits (7.5 full-course equivalents [FCEs]), as follows:

  • One required 3-credit course (equivalent to 0.75 FCE) as follows:

    • LAW4010H Foundations of Canadian Law

  • 12 credits (equivalent to 3.0 FCEs) consisting of four seminar courses within this concentration worth 3 credits each (0.75 FCE total) from this list:

    • LAW4007H Canadian Administrative Law

    • LAW4008H Canadian Constitutional Law

    • LAW4009H Canadian Criminal Law

    • LAW4017H Professional Responsibility

    • LAW4020H Property Law

    • LAW4021H Tort Law

    • LAW4022H Contract Law

    • LAW4023H Business Organizations

    • LAW4024H Applied Legal Research and Writing

    • LAW4051H Evidence Law

    • LAW4060H Advanced Criminal Law: Financial Crimes in a Global Context

    • LAW4064H Negotiation (Credit/No Credit)

    • LAW4065H The Emergence of LegalTech

    • LAW4066H Trial Advocacy (Credit/No Credit)

    • LAW4067H Employment Law

  • 15 credits (3.75 FCEs) consisting of five courses worth 3 credits each (0.75 FCE) from any concentration. Not all elective courses will necessarily be available every year. The program reserves the discretion to decline student requests to complete certain electives based on course enrolment or otherwise.

Note: Canadian Law in a Global Context students without the minimum five years of full-time work experience may only select electives from within their concentration.

Full-Time Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Extended Full-Time Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Concentration: Innovation, Law and Technology

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree (in law or another discipline) from a recognized university, with a minimum mid-B average or equivalent in their final year of study.

• Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of five years of full-time work experience.

• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in technology and entrepreneurship in their application materials.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who obtained their admitting degree (bachelor's degree) from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must show evidence of English proficiency by submitting English-language test scores. Several English-language testing services are acceptable. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are the most common tests:

  • TOEFL with the following minimum scores:

    • Paper-based TOEFL: minimum overall score of 600, and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)

    • Internet-based TOEFL: minimum overall score of 100/120, and 24/30 on each section.

  • IELTS, Academic module: overall score of 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component.

  • The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): overall score of 86 with at least 22 in both the listening and reading components, 40 in the writing component, and 7 in the speaking component (Test of Oral Proficiency).

  • The University of Toronto Academic English preparation course: overall grade of A in Level 60.

  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: overall score of 70 with at least 70 in each component.

  • Cambridge English Qualifications: overall score of 191 with at least 185 on each section.

• No conditional offers of admission will be given based on successful completion of an English-language test.

Program Requirements

• Coursework: 30 credits (7.5 full-course equivalents [FCEs]), as follows:

  • One required 3-credit course (equivalent to 0.75 FCE) as follows:

    • LAW4026H Introduction to Law and Technology

  • 12 credits (equivalent to 3.0 FCEs) consisting of four courses within this concentration worth 3 credits each (0.75 FCE total) from this list:

    • LAW4012H Intellectual Property Law

    • LAW4027H Legal Technology and Informatics

    • LAW4028H Blockchain, Digital Assets, and the Law

    • LAW4030H Financing Technological Innovation

    • LAW4031H Cybersecurity and Data Protection in a Global Information Economy

    • LAW4032H Intellectual Property and Strategy

    • LAW4033H Design Thinking

    • LAW4034H Launching Technology Ventures

    • LAW4035H The Internet of Things

    • LAW4036H Applied Contract Law

    • LAW4046H Privacy and Data Governance

    • LAW4047H The Legal Challenges of Digital Environments

    • LAW4052H Law of Software Development and Commercialization

    • LAW4055H Disruptive Innovations and Legal Infrastructure

    • LAW4063H Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: A Legal and Practical Study

  • 15 credits (equivalent to 3.75 FCEs) consisting of five courses worth 3 credits each (0.75 FCE total) from any concentration. Not all elective courses will necessarily be available every year. The program reserves the discretion to decline student requests to complete certain electives based on course enrolment or otherwise.

Full-Time Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Extended Full-Time Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Studies in Law

Program Description

The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is designed for scholars with no prior training in law who wish to acquire a legal education and knowledge of law in order to add a legal dimension to scholarship in their own discipline.

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Applicants must have completed at least a master's degree, and preferably a doctorate, from a recognized university with a demonstrated high level of scholarship in a discipline related to law. Applicants must have a least a B+ average in their final year of study. Preference will be given to applicants who have maintained this average throughout their studies.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who obtained their admitting degree (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, or equivalent) from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must show evidence of English proficiency by submitting English-language test scores. Several English-language testing services are acceptable. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are the most common tests:

  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:

    • Paper-based TOEFL: minimum overall score of 600, and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)

    • Internet-based TOEFL: minimum overall score of 100/120, and 24/30 on each section.

  • IELTS, Academic module: overall score of 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component.

  • The University of Toronto Academic English preparation course: overall grade of A in Level 60.

  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: overall score of 70 with at least 70 in each component.

  • Cambridge English Qualifications: overall score of 191 with at least 185 on each section.

• No conditional offers of admission will be given based on successful completion of an English language test.

Program Requirements

• MSL students must pursue a course of studies approved by the Faculty.

  • The course of studies will comprise at least 28 credit hours (7.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs]), and not more than 32 credit hours (equivalent to 8.0 FCEs), and will include at least three of the following subjects: contracts, torts, property, criminal law, constitutional law, and civil procedure.

  • Students must complete a research project of an interdisciplinary nature during their studies at the Faculty of Law. The project must be completed in the context of one of the courses that students are completing for credit.

  • A mandatory graduate seminar: LAW1000H Alternative Approaches to Legal Scholarship (3 credits, or 0.75 FCE).

  • In no circumstance will courses taken in the MSL program be accredited for the Juris Doctor (JD) program.

• Residence. Full-time students must be in attendance for at least two academic sessions (eight months, September to April).

Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Master of Education

Program Description

The MEd is a non-thesis, course-based professional degree program which can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The MEd program focuses on learning that happens individually and collectively among adults in communities, workplaces, social movements, the street, and the virtual world — any place where people come together to create social change. It serves individuals seeking to develop skills for education, community, and organizational development roles in a wide range of settings in public, private, and voluntary sectors. Graduates work with newcomers, youth, women’s groups, LGBTQ agencies, organized labour, racialized people, and disenfranchised communities in positions that involve community engagement and education, policy development, leadership, mentorship, and organizational development. The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or professional program from a recognized university, with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Either LHA1100H Introduction to Adult Education (0.5 FCE) or LHA1102H Introduction to Community Development (0.5 FCE), to be taken at the beginning of the program.

  • At least 2.5 FCEs must be from the Adult Education and Community Development program.

  • One research methods course is recommended (0.5 FCE).

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Doctor of Education

Admissions have been administratively suspended. (See amendment made on September 19, 2023.) The next intake for this program will be Fall 2025. Applications for the EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy for the 2025-26 admissions cycle are set to open in early October 2024.

Program Description

The EdD program in Educational Leadership and Policy is intended to shape highly competent leadership positions in school systems and other educational institutions. The program is specifically designed for working professional educators who want to develop the intellectual and research skills that will help them refine their practice as leaders in educational systems.

The EdD program is offered full-time in a cohort format. The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds.

EdD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education's additional admission requirements stated below.
• Master's degree in the area of Educational Leadership and Policy or an equivalent degree with high academic standing from a recognized university.
• In addition to responses to the Faculty questions in the online admissions application, a supplementary writing sample is required, which will help the admissions committee to assess an applicant's readiness to succeed in rigorous coursework and to conduct systematic research for the EdD. Applicants typically submit a master's-level Major Research Paper or thesis as their writing sample. Applicants who do not have a Major Research Paper or thesis must provide a writing sample that showcases their ability to write clearly and analytically about educational issues. Examples include a master’s-level course paper, a policy document, and a professional publication.
• The applicant must be in a leadership position in education, or must have held a leadership position, or must demonstrate potential for leadership.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 4.0 core full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
  • LHA3003H Designing Research Proposals in Educational Leadership and Policy (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE).
  • LHA3004H Research and Literacy for the EdD Program (0.5 FCE).
  • LHA3005H Introduction to Research Methods for the EdD (RM) (0.5 FCE) or another research methods course.
  • LHA3006H Data Analysis for the Education Doctorate (RM) (0.5 FCE) or another research methods course.
  • LHA3007H Literature Reviews for the EdD Program (0.5 FCE).
  • LHA3040H People and Power in Organizations (0.5 FCE).
  • LHA3041H Doctoral Seminar on Policy Issues in Education (0.5 FCE).
  • 0.5 elective FCE.
• Comprehensive examination. Successful oral defence of a written paper that critically reviews and synthesizes the literature related to the problem of practice to be addressed in the student’s dissertation in practice, selected by the student in consultation with the supervisor/advisor. The comprehensive exam is normally taken at the end of Year 2, and must be taken no later than the end of Year 3. Students will be informed of their status (pass or fail) at the end of the oral exam. Students who are not successful in their first attempt will be permitted one additional attempt to pass.
• Thesis (dissertation in practice) proposal hearing.
• Thesis (dissertation in practice): The thesis (dissertation in practice) is the culminating component of the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Policy that shall include an identification and investigation of a problem of practice, the application of theory and research to the problem of practice, and a design for action to address the problem of practice. Specifically, the thesis (dissertation in practice) consists of original research in the form of a written proposal or plan for innovative and impactful educational policy, guideline, advocacy, development project, or activism within or beyond a traditional educational setting, aimed at improving practice at local, regional, national, or international levels.
• Students are full-time and must maintain continuous registration full-time and pay full-time fees until all degree requirements, including the thesis (dissertation in practice), are completed.
• Students cannot transfer between the EdD and PhD programs.

Program Length

4 years

Time Limit

6 years

Doctor of Education (Field: International Education Leadership and Policy)

Program Description

Within the Educational Leadership and Policy EdD program, the field in International Education Leadership and Policy offers a robust, world-class program of study structured for professionals working within international settings in positions of leadership and policymaking who want to create impact in their field and mobilize new solutions to real-world problems.

The EdD program is offered full-time in a cohort format and will be delivered in a hybrid modality with short on-campus Institutes. The majority of courses will be offered online. The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in the area of Educational Leadership and Policy or an equivalent degree with high academic standing from a recognized university.

• Responses to the Faculty questions in the online admissions application: applicants will demonstrate experience and interest in studying international issues in education policy and leadership. In addition, a supplementary writing sample is required, which will help the admissions committee to assess an applicant's readiness to succeed in rigorous coursework and to conduct systematic research for the EdD. Applicants typically submit a master's-level Major Research Paper or thesis as their writing sample. Applicants who do not have a Major Research Paper or thesis must provide a writing sample that showcases their ability to write clearly and analytically about educational issues. Examples include a master’s-level course paper, a policy document, and a professional publication.

• The applicant must be in a leadership position in education in an international setting, or must have held a leadership position, or must demonstrate the relevance of the program to their position or professional development in international education policy.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 4.0 core full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • LHA3003H Designing Research Proposals in Educational Leadership and Policy (0.5 FCE; Credit/No Credit)

  • LHA3005H Introduction to Research Methods for the EdD (RM) (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA3006H Data Analysis for the Education Doctorate-RM (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA3007H Literature Reviews for the EdD Program (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA3040H People and Power in Organizations (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA3041H Doctoral Seminar on Policy Issues in Education (0.5 FCE)

  • 0.5 elective FCE chosen from 1000, 3000, or 6000-level courses as available online or

    • individual reading course (LHA3052H) or

    • practicum course (CIE1002H) (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA3008H⁺ Professional Seminar and Dissertation Workshop in International Educational Leadership and Policy (0.5 FCE)

  • Courses will be offered in specialized sections for the International Educational Leadership and Policy field cohort with course syllabi adapted to reflect the international educational policy focus.

  • Attendance in an on-campus Institute will be required to allow face-to-face delivery of one course in each of Years 1, 2, and 3. The Institute will foster cohort engagement and exchange; orientation to the OISE professors, the University of Toronto, and the program.

  • All other courses will be offered online using synchronous and asynchronous modalities.

• Comprehensive examination. Successful oral (using video conferencing) defence of a written paper that critically reviews and synthesizes the literature related to the problem of practice to be addressed in the student’s dissertation in practice, selected by the student in consultation with the supervisor/advisor. The comprehensive exam is normally taken at the end of Year 2, and must be taken no later than the end of Year 3. Students will be informed of their status (pass or fail) at the end of the oral exam. Students who are not successful in their first attempt will be permitted one additional attempt to pass.

• Thesis (dissertation in practice) proposal hearing.

• Thesis (dissertation in practice): The thesis (dissertation in practice) is the culminating component of the Doctor of Education degree in International Educational Leadership and Policy that shall include an identification and investigation of a problem of practice, the application of theory and research to the problem of practice, and a design for action to address the problem of practice. Specifically, the thesis (dissertation in practice) consists of original research in the form of a written proposal or plan for innovative and impactful educational policy, guideline, advocacy, development project, or activism within or beyond a traditional educational setting, aimed at improving practice at local, regional, national, or international levels.

• Students are full-time and must maintain continuous registration full-time and pay full-time fees until all degree requirements, including the thesis (dissertation in practice), are completed.

• Students cannot transfer between the EdD and PhD programs.

Program Length

4 years

Time Limit

6 years

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Master of Education

Program Description

The MEd program in Educational Leadership and Policy is designed primarily for students who are interested in learning the nature and practice of leadership and policy, especially with respect to social diversity and change in elementary and secondary schools. The MEd degree can be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis. The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds.

There are two MEd options available:

1. Coursework Only Option and

2. Coursework Plus Major Research Paper Option.

Students initially apply to and register in the Coursework Only Option. For registration in the Coursework Plus Major Research Paper Option, department permission is required.

The Coursework Only Option is available in two delivery models:

1. Regular MEd stream: students are accepted every year and can register on a full-time or part-time basis.

2. Online/Hybrid (part-time) Cohort-based stream: available in select years. Students move through the program as a cohort and register part-time. Applicants who are interested in the Online/Hybrid Cohort must specify their interest in this cohort in their responses to the Faculty questions in the online admissions application. However, due to limited space, admission to the MEd degree program does not guarantee membership in this cohort.

MEd Program (Coursework Only Option [Regular Delivery])

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

• Two letters of reference. Whenever possible, one should be written by an educational professional for whom the applicant has worked. The second should be by a referee who can attest to the applicant's academic ability.

• Applicants must have the equivalent of 12 months of successful, relevant, professional experience.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • LHA1004H Research Literacy in Educational Leadership and Policy (0.5 FCE), to be taken at the beginning of the program.

  • LHA1040H Introduction to Educational Leadership and Policy: Policy, Leadership, Change, and Diversity (0.5 FCE), to be taken at the beginning of the program.

  • 4.0 other FCEs, of which at least 2.0 FCEs must be from the Educational Leadership and Policy program, normally at the 1000 level or 5000 special topics level. Educational Leadership and Policy program course codes typically have a "0" in the second digit, for example "LHA10XX" and "LHA50XX." The following courses also count as Educational Leadership and Policy program courses: EDP3045H, EDP3145H, JOI3043H, JOI3048H, and JOI3049H. Students may choose to focus on one of the four research areas: Policy, Leadership, Change, or Social Diversity.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

MEd Program (Coursework Only Option [Online/Hybrid Delivery, Part-Time Only])

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

• Two letters of reference. Whenever possible, one should be written by an educational professional for whom the applicant has worked. The second should be by a referee who can attest to the applicant's academic ability.

• Applicants must have the equivalent of 12 months of successful, relevant, professional experience.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • LHA1004H Research Literacy in Educational Leadership and Policy (0.5 FCE), to be taken at the beginning of the program.

  • LHA1040H Introduction to Educational Leadership and Policy: Policy, Leadership, Change, and Diversity (0.5 FCE), to be taken at the beginning of the program.

  • 4.0 other FCEs, of which at least 2.0 FCEs must be from the Educational Leadership and Policy program, normally at the 1000 level or 5000 special topics level. Educational Leadership and Policy program course codes typically have a "0" in the second digit, for example "LHA10XX" and "LHA50XX." The following courses also count as Educational Leadership and Policy program courses: EDP3045H, EDP3145H, JOI3043H, JOI3048H, and JOI3049H. Students may choose to focus on one of the four research areas: Policy, Leadership, Change, or Social Diversity.

Program Length

10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

6 years part-time

MEd Program (Coursework Plus Major Research Paper Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

• Two letters of reference. Whenever possible, one should be written by an educational professional for whom the applicant has worked. The second should be by a referee who can attest to the applicant's academic ability.

• Applicants must have the equivalent of 12 months of successful, relevant, professional experience.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • LHA1003H Designing Master's Research Proposals (0.5 FCE). Part-time students are recommended to take this course towards the end of their program; full-time students are recommended to take it in Year 1.

  • LHA1040H Introduction to Educational Leadership and Policy: Policy, Leadership, Change, and Diversity (0.5 FCE), to be taken at the beginning of the program.

  • 3.0 other FCEs, of which at least 1.5 FCEs must be from the Educational Leadership and Policy program, normally at the 1000 level or 5000 special topics level. Educational Leadership and Policy program course codes typically have a "0" in the second digit, for example "LHA10XX" and "LHA50XX." The following courses also count as Educational Leadership and Policy program courses: EDP3045H, EDP3145H, JOI3043H, JOI3048H, and JOI3049H. Students may choose to focus on one of the four program strands: Policy, Leadership, Change, or Social Diversity. LHA1004H Research Literacy in Educational Leadership and Policy is strongly recommended, as is an appropriate research methods (RM) course selected in consultation with the Faculty MRP supervisor.

• Major Research Paper (MRP): LHA2001Y⁰ Major Research Paper to be carried out under the guidance of a faculty member.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Doctor of Education

Program Description

The EdD Program in Higher Education is intended to shape highly competent professionals in leadership positions in higher education administration or policy. It best serves students seeking the knowledge and research skills needed to pursue research-grounded professional careers in colleges, universities, government agencies, professional associations, and international organizations.

The EdD program can be pursued either on a part-time or full-time basis. The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds.

Students cannot transfer between the EdD and PhD programs.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• Relevant and acceptable MEd or MA. In individual cases, students with a highly relevant master’s degree or other equivalent graduate degree may be admitted, but additional courses in Higher Education will be required.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • LHA1803H Recurring Issues in Postsecondary Education (0.5 FCE).

  • At least 1.0 other FCE in Higher Education.

  • 0.5 FCE in research methods approved by the faculty advisor.

  • 1.0 FCE selected either in Higher Education or in another graduate program at OISE or, with the approval of the faculty advisor, in another graduate department at the University of Toronto.

  • Supervised applied research practicum (0.5 FCE).

  • Collaborative proseminar (0.5 FCE).

• Comprehensive examination. The objective of the doctoral comprehensive examination is to ensure that all students master at least one substantive research area in Higher Education and have the capacity to develop their own written analysis of selected issues within this area. The examination is designed to ensure that students are familiar with the literature and concepts associated with their special area of study within the field of Higher Education.

• Thesis reporting the results of original research on an applied topic in postsecondary education.

• Students may begin their EdD degree on a full-time or a part-time basis but must maintain continuous registration. They must register full-time for a minimum of two consecutive sessions, not including Summer, of on-campus study. Once enrolled full-time, students must maintain continuous registration full-time and pay full-time fees until all degree requirements, including the thesis, are completed.

Program Length

4 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Time Limit

6 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Master of Education

Program Description

The Master of Education is a course-based, professional degree designed primarily for higher education professionals seeking to advance their understanding of the issues confronting their institution and the postsecondary system. It best serves students seeking research-informed knowledge on how colleges and universities work in order to pursue or advance administrative and policy careers related to higher education.

The program can be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. Note that the field in Higher Education Leadership is offered part-time only.

The Master of Education is offered in four fields: 1) Education in the Professions; 2) Higher Education; 3) Higher Education Leadership and 4) Student Development and Student Services in Higher Education.

Field: Education in the Professions

The Education in the Professions field is a course-based professional master’s designed for individuals working in areas such as the health professions, law and law enforcement, engineering, and public services, who are planning a career in educational administration, teaching, and leadership. This field introduces the broader area of higher education as well as current issues and research methods in education research in the professions.

Two options are offered: 1) Coursework Only Option; and 2) Coursework Plus Major Research Paper Option. Students initially apply to and register in the Coursework Only Option. For registration in the Coursework Plus Major Research Paper Option, departmental permission is required.

Field: Higher Education

The Higher Education field is focused on the issues confronting higher education institutions and the postsecondary education system. It is intended for students seeking research-informed knowledge on how colleges and universities work in order to pursue and advance their administrative and policy careers in higher education. Students are accepted every year and can register on a full-time or part-time basis.

Field: Higher Education Leadership

The Higher Education Leadership field is specifically designed for professionals working in higher education at entry to mid-levels, who seek to build their careers in higher education. With a focus on leadership skills for both the college and university contexts, the field is aimed to bridge the understanding and collaboration of leaders across both sectors. Students move through the Higher Education field as a cohort and register part-time. Classes are generally offered in a compressed format to suit working professionals. Applicants are accepted to the field every other year.

Field: Student Development and Student Services in Higher Education

The Student Development and Student Services in Higher Education field is designed for student development and student services professionals who are seeking to acquire the knowledge and skills that are evidence- and experientially based to provide leadership in various types of postsecondary institutions.

Master of Education (Field: Education in the Professions)

Program Description

The Master of Education in Higher Education is a course-based, professional degree designed primarily for higher education professionals seeking to advance their understanding of the issues confronting their institution and the postsecondary system. It best serves students seeking research-informed knowledge on how colleges and universities work in order to pursue or advance administrative and policy careers related to higher education. The program can be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis.

Within the MEd program, the field in Education in the Professions is a course-based professional master’s designed for individuals working in areas such as the health professions, law and law enforcement, engineering, and public services, who are planning a career in educational administration, teaching, and leadership. This field introduces the broader area of higher education as well as current issues and research methods in education research in the professions.

The required courses in this field are offered online.

Application Requirements

• Current resumé.

• Transcript(s) from each postsecondary institution attended.

• One academic and one professional reference letter.

• Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application describing the applicant’s motivation for wishing to take the program, as well as how previous qualifications and professional work experience support their interest in the program and the field.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • LHA1803H Recurring Issues in Postsecondary Education (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA1812H Education and the Professions (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA1819H Governance in Higher Education (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA1823H Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA1844H The Student Experience in Postsecondary Education (0.5 FCE)

  • LHA1848H Innovative Curricula in Higher Education and Professional Programs (0.5 FCE)

  • 0.5 FCE in research methods (RM). Course will vary according to instructor availability.

  • 1.5 elective FCEs in the general Higher Education program.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Master of Education (Field: Higher Education)

Program Description

The Master of Education in Higher Education is a course-based, professional degree designed primarily for higher education professionals seeking to advance their understanding of the issues confronting their institution and the postsecondary system. It best serves students seeking research-informed knowledge on how colleges and universities work in order to pursue or advance administrative and policy careers related to higher education. The program can be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis.

Within the MEd program, the field in Higher Education focuses on the issues confronting higher education institutions and the postsecondary education system. It is intended for students seeking research-informed knowledge on how colleges and universities work in order to pursue and advance their administrative and policy careers in higher education. Students are accepted every year and can register on a full-time or part-time basis.

Application Requirements

• Current resumé.

• Transcript(s) from each postsecondary institution attended.

• One academic and one professional reference letter.

• Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application describing the applicant’s motivation for wishing to take the program, as well as how previous qualifications and professional work experience support their interest in the program and the field.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • LHA1803H Recurring Issues in Postsecondary Education (0.5 FCE), to be taken at the beginning of the program.

  • 0.5 FCE in research methods.

  • 4.0 FCEs in electives, of which 1.5 FCEs must be from the Higher Education field.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Master of Education (Field: Higher Education Leadership)

Program Description

The Master of Education in Higher Education is a course-based, professional degree designed primarily for higher education professionals seeking to advance their understanding of the issues confronting their institution and the postsecondary system. It best serves students seeking research-informed knowledge on how colleges and universities work in order to pursue or advance administrative and policy careers related to higher education.

Within the MEd program, the field in Higher Education Leadership is specifically designed for professionals working in higher education at entry to mid-levels, who seek to build their careers in higher education. With a focus on leadership skills for both the college and university contexts, the field is aimed to bridge the understanding and collaboration of leaders across both sectors. Students move through the Higher Education field as a cohort and register part-time. Classes are generally offered in a compressed format to suit working professionals.

Applicants are accepted every other year. This field is offered part-time only.

Application Requirements

• Current resumé.

• Transcript(s) from each postsecondary institution attended.

• One academic and one professional reference letter.

• Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application describing the applicant’s motivation for wishing to take the program, as well as how previous qualifications and professional work experience support their interest in the program and the field.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • LHA1803H Recurring Issues in Postsecondary Education (0.5 FCE), to be taken at the beginning of the program.

  • LHA1811H Organizational Change in Higher Education.

  • LHA1815H Economics and Finance of Higher Education.

  • LHA1836H Critical Analysis of Research in Higher Education.

  • LHA1847H Human Resource and Diversity Issues in Higher Education.

  • LHA1854H Student Development Theory.

  • LHA1860H Capstone Project for Higher Education Leadership Cohort Option.

  • 1.5 FCEs in elective courses.

Program Length

10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

6 years part-time

Master of Education (Field: Student Development and Student Services in Higher Education)

Program Description

The Master of Education in Higher Education is a course-based, professional degree designed primarily for higher education professionals seeking to advance their understanding of the issues confronting their institution and the postsecondary system. It best serves students seeking research-informed knowledge on how colleges and universities work in order to pursue or advance administrative and policy careers related to higher education. The program can be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis.

Within the MEd program, the field in Student Development and Student Services in Higher Education is designed for student development and student services professionals who are seeking to acquire the knowledge and skills that are evidence- and experientially based to provide leadership in various types of postsecondary institutions.

Application Requirements

• Current resumé.

• Transcript(s) from each postsecondary institution attended.

• One academic and one professional reference letter.

• Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application describing the applicant’s motivation for wishing to take the program, as well as how previous qualifications and professional work experience support their interest in the program and the field.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • LHA1803H Recurring Issues in Postsecondary Education (0.5 FCE), to be taken at the beginning of the program.

  • 1.5 FCEs in Student Development and Student Services:

    • LHA1844H The Student Experience in Postsecondary Education (0.5 FCE).

    • LHA1854H Student Development Theory (0.5 FCE).

    • LHA1856H Advanced Student Development Theories in Higher Education (0.5 FCE).

  • 3.0 FCEs including:

    • 0.5 FCE from the Higher Education field.

    • 0.5 FCE in research methods.

  • Depending on an individual student's professional experience, students may be advised to take LHA1853H Introduction to Student Services (0.5 FCE).

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Master of Health Science

Program Description

The Master of Health Science (MHSc) in Laboratory Medicine is a two-year professional (coursework and practicum) master’s degree designed to educate and train highly skilled health laboratory scientists in one of two fields: Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) or Clinical Embryology (CE). The program imparts general core knowledge and skills and the specific basic and applied principles of anatomic pathology or of assisted reproductive technology (ART) required to work as laboratory scientists. These principles are the foundation upon which PAs or CEs develop fundamental applied and practical knowledge and skills to function as competent, high-quality clinical scientists.

The nature of this graduate program equips trainees to apply their knowledge to complex decision making, to serious ethical issues, and to develop a strong sense of personal accountability and intellectual rigour and independence.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Admission is based on demonstrated exceptional scholarly achievement, using the following criteria:

  • One-page statement summarizing how this program will contribute to the advancement of the applicant's professional goals, identifying their field of preference.

  • Curriculum vitae (CV).

  • Two letters of reference, one of which should be familiar with the applicant’s scholarly activities.

• Applicants must have an appropriate four-year BSc degree in the life sciences or equivalent from a recognized university, with an average of at least B+ in the last two years of full-time study. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in human biological and life sciences, preferably with a major or specialist program in the life sciences. Applicants must have completed at least one university-level course in each of the following disciplines: human physiology, human biology, mathematics, and chemistry. Courses in human anatomy, biostatistics, and biomedical research are desirable but not mandatory. (See amendment made on October 6, 2023.)

  • All potential students will be interviewed prior to final acceptance into the program. The initial selection of students will be based on a combination of their academic record, individual statement, and letters of reference. These students will be asked to participate in an interview with the program coordinator to determine the fit with the program and student’s goals.

• Applicants who were educated outside Canada, 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 the English language through the successful completion of the following tests:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum required scores: Internet-based TOEFL: 100/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) required score: 8.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.

  • Certificate of English Proficiency (COPE) with the following minimum required scores: 86 total with 22 on the listening component, 22 on the reading component, and 32 on the writing component.

  • School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto, Academic English course. Required score: a final grade of B in Level 60 (Advanced).

Program Requirements

Field: Clinical Embryology

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 9.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 3.5 FCEs taken by all students:

    • LMP2000H Cell and Molecular Biology (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2001H Biomedical Research Methods (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2002H Clinical Laboratory Management (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2003H Biomedical Ethics (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2004H Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2005Y⁰ Capstone Project in Laboratory Medicine (1.0 FCE)

  • 4.0 FCEs specific to this field:

    • LMP2100H Advanced Reproductive Physiology and Pathology (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2102H Foundations in ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2103H Reproductive Genetics (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2104H Applied Methods in ART (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2105H Innovations in ART (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2106H Current Topics in Causes and Treatment of Infertility (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2107H Applied ART Laboratory Decision Making (0.5 FCE)

    • MSC1008H Advanced Human Embryology and Teratology (0.5 FCE)

  • 1.5 FCEs of practicum courses

    • LMP2108H CE Lab Simulation I (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2109H CE Lab Simulation II (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2110H ART Lab Rotations (0.5 FCE)

  • 0.5 elective FCE chosen from a course offered in LMP or any other graduate department, with approval of the field director.

• Students who fail a course will be offered remediation in the form of additional readings and assignments by the course director. If a student fails two courses or the offered remediation, they will be required to repeat the year.

Field: Pathologists' Assistant

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 9.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 3.5 FCEs taken by all students:

    • LMP2000H Cell and Molecular Biology (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2001H Biomedical Research Methods (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2002H Clinical Laboratory Management (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2003H Biomedical Ethics (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2004H Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2005Y⁰ Capstone Project in Laboratory Medicine (1.0 FCE)

  • 2.0 FCEs specific to this field:

    • LMP2200H Basic Principles in Human Pathobiology and Pathophysiology (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2201H Anatomy and Pathology of Organ Systems (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2208H Biobanking for Research (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2211H Advanced Anatomy Dissection (0.5 FCE)

  • 4.0 FCEs of practicum courses

    • LMP2202H Practicum in Surgical Pathology I (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2203H Practicum in Surgical Pathology II (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2204H Practicum in Surgical Pathology III (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2205H Practicum in Surgical Pathology IV (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2206H Practicum in Autopsy Pathology (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2207H Practicum in Forensic Pathology I (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2209H Practicum in Surgical Pathology V (0.5 FCE)

    • LMP2210H Practicum in Surgical Pathology VI (0.5 FCE).

• Students who fail a course will be offered remediation in the form of additional readings and assignments by the course director. If a student fails two courses or the offered remediation, they will be required to repeat the year.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.