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Master of Science Clinical Science and Translational Medicine at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

Clinical Science and Translational Medicine is a research- and competency-based graduate programme, the first of its kind in Canada, bridging basic or social science research and clinical applications in human health and disease. Full-time, in English, with eight concentrations: Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Cardiovascular Medicine, Clinical Psychiatry, Musculoskeletal Sciences, Quality and Patient Safety, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Artificial Intelligence and Computational Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine  |  Department: Clinical Science and Translational Medicine (CTM)  |  Duration: Research project-based MSc: 3 full-time terms (12 months); thesis-based MSc: 6 full-time terms (24 months)  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Each student follows an individualized study plan including electives, methods courses and a major research project or thesis. Thesis-based students take Professionalism and Professional Skills, MSc Seminar, Entrustable Professional Activities and Research Methods and Experimental Design.

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Entry requirements

To be considered, applicants must: Hold a bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major (or equivalent) in an area relevant to CTM or one of CTM’s concentrations (e.g. biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, human kinetics, nursing, biopharmaceutical, biomedical sciences, physics, chemistry, computer science, software engineering or mathematics, human genetics, neuroscience, psychology, computer science, engineering, interdisciplinary health sciences); or hold a dentistry, medical, osteopathy, pharmacy or veterinary degree with a minimum average of 75% (B+). Demonstrate good academic performance as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other document

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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