The Master of Health Science (MHSc) In Translational Research (TRP) is a flexible, two-year professional masters program from the No. 1 university in Canada that will:
train you how to innovate in your workplace
enable you to follow a human-centric approach to turning scientific research into tangible solutions for patients
broaden your network to include a wide variety of people from clinicians to Venture Capitalists which will enable you to make a difference
teach you skills and competencies you can implement into your work immediately
give you the opportunity to complete a real-world research project that is relevant to your work or personal interests
Explore the TRP and find out how you can become an adaptable and creative, science-based problem-solver in the healthcare space!
At the Translational Research Program (TRP), you will build on your own experiences and on expertise across disciplines to develop health innovations.
You’ll collaborate with people from varied backgrounds who are passionate about improving health. You’ll learn from peers and mentors in industry and healthcare through feedback and support rather than lectures and exams.
The customizable coursework options and classes are rallying points for discussions and peer learning, while hands-on projects and co-curricular activities allow you to tackle real-world challenges while building your networks and skills.
Insight into the vast array of career paths in, and part of, healthcare.
Skills that will help you innovate in your workplace, from advanced interpersonal and collaboration skills to adaptability, creative problem-solving and leadership. Skills you can apply instantly and that will enhance all areas of your personal and professional life.
Knowledge to help you navigate bringing change in healthcare in areas such as policy, finance and intellectual property.
A mindset that puts patients at the center of what you do, challenges your assumptions and enables you to see issues from many perspectives.
The opportunity to complete a research project that can be part of your work (or personal interests), completed with guidance and support from TRP peers, instructors, mentors and collaborators. Use your work as your learning framework.
The ability to creatively problem solve in an adaptable way in an ambiguous environment. You will be able to identify person-centric and ingenuity gaps, scope problems, verify assumptions, test and iterate on real-world projects to translate discoveries into action.
A vast network of people you may not normally interact with from clinicians to advocates, financiers and computer scientists. Access the people who can help you innovate.
Our cohort
There are many, diverse reasons why our students come to the TRP.
Our cohort is a mix of:
students continuing their studies from a variety of health-adjacent backgrounds.
healthcare professionals, usually mid-career, such as clinicians, nurses, social workers.
those working in industries associated with healthcare from pharma to software engineers.
We seek a mixed cohort to broaden perspectives, life experiences and networks that benefit all in the program.
Who should join the TRP? We are looking for people who are ready to
Grow and develop: You're looking to improve yourself, your skills and what you're doing. You are open-minded and flexible.
Make a difference: You want to make a real difference in the delivery of healthcare and improve the lives of patients.
Learn and engage: You're highly motivated, want to learn and ready to engage.
Be curious: You're curious and are ready to ask a lot of questions and to challenge the status quo!
