Advisory committee

At least 3 members, including the supervisor (full or associate SGS member), co- supervisor (if applicable), and 1 to 3 committee members.

1st Committee meeting

Year 1 or 2 (download Graduate Advisory Committee Form and the

Student/Research Supervisor Memorandum of Agreement).

Scientific merit

None required.

Core coursework

DEN 1101H Introduction to Research Methods & Dissemination, DEN 1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (see pages 16 and 17), DEN 1010H Research Ethics, DEN 1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based care, DEN 1015H Biostatistics, DEN 1061H Research Practicum, specialty program-related coursework, and 1.5 additional full course equivalents (FCE) in clinical, epidemiological or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice PLUS preparation of a research practicum (DEN 1061H) in an area related to the specialty.

Committee meetings

At least once per academic year (July 1 to June 30), but no later than 12 months following the most recent meeting of the Committee. Please submit a completed Graduate Advisory Committee Form.

Defense paperwork

Completed paperwork submitted to the Student Services Office 6 weeks prior to the proposed oral defense date (download Request to Book M.Sc. Research Practicum Defense Form).

Report copies for defense

Submit an electronic copy of the completed research practicum report to the Student Services Office with the Request form. Distribute the major practicum to the Examining Committee members a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the oral defense date.

Examining committee

Four members, including the supervisor, co-supervisor (if applicable), Advisory Committee (1 member) and external to the specialty (1 member). NB: The Examining committee member who is external to the Advisory Committee cannot have co- authored a manuscript with the Supervisor in the previous 5 years.

Approvals

Approval of the Examining Committee by the Associate Dean, Graduate Education.

Oral examination blackout

  August.