Master of Medical Studies
Applications for September 2025 are now open:
The Master of Medical Studies (MMS) program provides foundational research skills for those who want to develop a robust approach to answering health care questions. The program focuses on developing the necessary skills to acquire grant funding, obtain ethics approval, choose an appropriate methodology and develop a research question. For our Thesis stream students they will also complete a research study, and write and present their results at conferences and in publication.
The focus of the research component of the MMS program is to conduct socially accountable, community engaged, and clinically relevant research. The courses for the MMS have been designed to specifically provide students with the knowledge and skills to conduct independent clinical research.
Our goal is for learners to focus on health care problems in the rural and remote communities and to improve the health status of all people in northern, rural, and remote communities. The program will guide you through the process of translating research results into practice.
The MMS program uses an asynchronous online model to deliver the course material. Students can complete this program remotely with a flexible schedule. There is no in-person requirement for this program.
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Program Objectives and Highlights
- To provide students with core knowledge of health research
- To train students in the collection and critical analysis of scientific data
- To teach students how to professionally communicate and transfer knowledge for the benefit of society
- To deliver a program with an emphasis on socially accountable research
- Designed to be flexible for full-time and part-time studies
- Delivered online to suit your schedule
- Open to domestic and international applicants
Degree Options
Students can apply to one of two streams both leading to a Master of Medical Studies.
A) Thesis-Based option: A research thesis is a major component of the program where it emphasizes original research and research methodology. This program is designed for students who want to be an independent researcher or eventually want to pursue a PhD.
Program Language: English
Length of the Program: 2 years to 6 years
Status: Full-time and Part-time
Delivery Mode: Online Asynchronous
Admission requirements: Applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences discipline, or equivalent and must secure a Supervisor. For additional information visit our Admissions Requirements page.
Course Requirement: Visit our Course Description page
Time commitment per course: Varies
To successfully complete the program, the student must maintain at least an overall average grade of B (70%).
B) Course-Based option: This program involves students focusing on learning how to do excellent research via applied courses, rather than a thesis research project. This program is designed for students who require an MSc and want to learn about how to do research but do not want to pursue a PhD and who do not necessarily want to be an independent researcher.
Program Language: English
Length of the Program: 2 years to 6 years
Status: Full-time and Part-time
Delivery Mode: Online Asynchronous
Admission requirements: Applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences discipline, or equivalent. For additional information visit our Admissions Requirements page.
Course Requirement: Visit our Course Description page
Time commitment per course: Varies
To successfully complete the program, the student must maintain at least an overall average grade of B (70%).
Students can complete their degree sooner by taking more courses per semester, however, students will be required to pay two years (6 terms) of tuition regardless of completion time and program status (full-time or part-time).
For information on financial aid and/or OSAP for the Master of Medical Studies program, please visit the financial aid webpage.
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