COLLABORATE
CREATE
TRANSLATE
IDEAS TO INNOVATIONS
The Translational Research Program (TRP) is a unique Professional Master of Health Science (MHSc) program that is more than just a degree. It is a hands-on leadership experience that will change the way you think.
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HAVE POSITIVE IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH
Become a professional health translator by learning to apply Translational Thinking™ to scientific knowledge to improve health and medical science.
WHAT IS TRANSLATION?
Translation in the health sciences may involve developing novel tools, mechanisms, services, drugs, techniques, policies, and protocols that address the needs of people and populations.
…AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH?
TR in health sciences is a field of inquiry that focuses on understanding efficient ways of applying knowledge to develop new or better processes, services and products in medicine, health and care delivery.
OUR MISSION IS TO CHALLENGE YOU.
Our mission is to challenge students to think differently, so they will be inspired to lead and drive change in their communities. Become a professional health translator by learning to apply Translational Thinking™ to scientific knowledge to improve health (and medicine).
I’ve done research a certain way for many years but this program has taught me how to efficiently and effectively move forward in an innovative way.”
Reza Vali, Alumni, 2016 Cohort
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The program involves a lot of mentorship opportunities, a small cohort, and an emphasis on out–of–the classroom learning experiences.”
– Jonathan Lee, Cohort 2017
WORK IN INTER-PROFESSIONAL TEAMS. SOLVE REAL WORLD PROBLEMS.
Our course-based program is designed for students from diverse backgrounds who are strongly motivated to advance human-centric problem-solving in medical and health science contexts. The TRP combines flexible coursework, team-based, real-world translational challenges, and extensive mentorship & networking. Students gain experience, expertise, and practical insights into translational processes, regulatory frameworks, professional networks, and innovation strategies. We are a competency-based program that focuses on students who are self-motivated to acquire skills and advance their personal and professional goals.
STEP UP YOUR GAME
Enhance your skills as a researcher, clinician, health practitioner, decision maker and shape your potential to lead and drive change to impact human health.
I’ve done research a certain way for many years but this program has taught me how to efficiently and effectively move forward in an innovative way.”
Reza Vali, Alumni, 2016 Cohort
Experiential learning helps to shape the direction of your projects. It’s not just keeping us engaged as students but shaping the path of what we’re doing.”
– Katie Tucker, Cohort 2017
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JOIN OUR HEALTH INNOVATOR COMMUNITY
Applying Scientific Knowledge to impact medicine, health and care in our communities and the world.
Contact Us
Email trp.medscience@utoronto.ca
Phone +1.416.978.4474
Mailing Address Room 110,
Old Administration Building,
263 McCaul, Toronto, ON.
M5T 1W7
