Courses
In our two-year masters program, you will take a variety of courses in your first year comprised of Core courses and Modules you choose to personalise your learning.
Your second year is dedicated to your Capstone research project, with you only needing to attend the Core capstone class, plus any electives you choose.
To complete the program, you must have 8 full course equivalents (FCE).
Core courses
The Core courses are compulsory classes everyone must take. You will complete 5.0 FCE in Core courses.
These include:
· LMP2300Y Foundations in Translational Research (Fall and Winter)
· LMP2301Y Projects in Translational Research (Fall and Winter)
· LMP2322H Information, Media, and Communication Literacy for the Sciences (Fall)
· LMP2320H Overview of Methods in Practices and Contexts (Winter)
· LMP2330Y Capstone Project in Translational Research (summer and second year only)
Modules
You must take 8 modules as a total of 2.0 FCE (each at 0.25 FCE) over the two years of the program, but you can pick and choose which ones suit your learning needs.
Check the catalogue below for what can be on offer.
Electives
As a part of the degree requirement, you will be required to complete 1.0 FCE in elective courses. We recommend you complete electives in the second year of the program, as these courses should contribute to your learning outcomes, capstone project or career goals.
Electives are graduate level courses that are offered outside of the program by another department in the University of Toronto. Undergraduate courses do not count towards this elective degree requirement.
Enrollment in electives must be approved by the program by completing a Course Add/Drop Form through the School of Continuing Studies (SGS) and should be discussed with your assigned TRP IDP Advisor prior to the SGS sessional add and drop dates.
The Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Agreement (OVGS) is applicable to registered TRP students who wish to take advantage of an elective course outside of the University of Toronto.
You are responsible for researching and identifying course options, host departments as well as OVGS opportunities.
Contact us with any regarding electives at trp@utoronto.ca.
LMP2356H: Meaningful (Patient/People with Lived Experience (PLEX)) Engagement
Genuine and meaningful patient, caregiver and community (PCC) engagement can bring about improvements in healthcare delivery and outcomes, make research more responsive to the needs of patients and help to drive change and innovation - but if undertaken without careful consideration, PCC can be tokenistic, or marked by a lack of inclusion or action.
This module will help students to better understand and develop professional skills around best practice in patient, caregiver and community engagement in research and innovation projects and allow opportunities to apply in-class learnings to real world examples. The material presented in class will illustrate how much more impactful healthcare can be by ‘doing things with people’ and not ‘to people’.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Explain the benefits of patient, caregiver and community engagement in healthcare, research and innovation.
- Identify examples of best practice in meaningful patient, caregiver and community engagement in healthcare.
- Incorporate best practices in patient, caregiver and community engagement into their own work.
Enrollment
- Students are required to complete eight modules (0.25 FCE each) spread out within 2 years of study.
- Students may enroll in modular courses using ACORN.
- The modular schedule will be emailed to students prior to the start of each semester.
- Modules offered outside of the program are also permitted such as ones offered by the Institute of Medical Science (IMS).
LMP2357H: Economic Thinking in Healthcare and Health Policy
In this course, we will seek to understand economic aspects of our health system such as; how resources are allocated, how healthcare services are financed, and how various policies impact health outcomes. We will discuss public and private sector involvement in delivering healthcare, and how efficiency is achieved. Key issues in health economics include market failures, cost-effectiveness, healthcare access, and the role of government in ensuring equitable distribution of medical services.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to synthesize economic reasoning.
- Articulate and present economic rationale for health delivery or policy.
- Develop analytical skills to apply economic techniques to healthcare delivery or policy.
- Present their work applying economic techniques to one aspect of healthcare delivery or policy
Enrollment
- Students are required to complete eight modules (0.25 FCE each) spread out within 2 years of study.
- Students may enroll in modular courses using ACORN.
- The modular schedule will be emailed to students prior to the start of each semester.
- Modules offered outside of the program are also permitted such as ones offered by the Institute of Medical Science (IMS).
LMP2358H: Healthcare Consulting: Proposal Writing for Global Health Request for Proposals (RFPs)
A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a standard mechanism for soliciting bids for large-scale public healthcare delivery products, services, and projects. Responding to an RFP is part expertise, part practice, and part art—it requires the synthesis and analysis of primary and secondary research on the nature of the domain and verification of the problem or unmet need; it requires the ability to navigate and manage risk and ambiguity; and it requires the ability to scope and plan projects that are clear, time-bound, and feasible. These skills are also significant aspects of planning and managing a successful Translational Capstone Project at the TRP.
This module is intended to provide learners with a specific grounded experience for future professional work that may involve responding to RFPs or planning translational projects in healthcare delivery domains. Learners will learn how to find, evaluate, and respond to an RFP (Request for Proposal) either related to local Canadian contexts or for healthcare-related projects in low-income nations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to search for, evaluate, and synthesize information from secondary and primary sources about a specific healthcare domain or challenge,
- Prioritize and summarize complex issues to identify root challenges or unmet needs,
- Engage effectively with various stakeholders including funding agencies, global experts, community leaders, and patients
- Prioritize and summarize complex issues
- Develop a comprehensive, well-researched, end-user informed, and persuasive proposal in response to an RFP
- Prepare and present a professional persuasive presentation to an audience of peers and industry experts
Enrollment
- Students are required to complete eight modules (0.25 FCE each) spread out within 2 years of study.
- Students may enroll in modular courses using ACORN.
- The modular schedule will be emailed to students prior to the start of each semester.
- Modules offered outside of the program are also permitted such as ones offered by the Institute of Medical Science (IMS).
LMP2359H: Healthcare Policy and Innovation
In this module students will engage in a series of structured activities designed to culminate in a comprehensive final report that identifies a significant healthcare gap and proposes a policy framework to address it. Throughout the process, students will gain valuable skills in identifying healthcare problems and identifying policy solutions.
- Identify Healthcare Gaps: You will learn how to conduct a thorough analysis of current healthcare systems to identify gaps or inefficiencies that impact patient care and outcomes.
- Research and Data Analysis: Utilize evidence-based research and data analysis techniques to support your findings and recommendations, ensuring that your proposed solutions are grounded in factual information.
- Identify Relevant Policy Frameworks: Gain experience in identifying policy frameworks that are practical, sustainable, and aligned with stakeholders' needs, including healthcare providers, patients, and policymakers.
- Identify Implementation Strategies: Understand the intricacies of implementing policy solutions.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Develop critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills in identifying and addressing complex healthcare challenges.
- Understand the basic concepts of evidence-based decision-making and policy development stages.
- Be able to critically evaluate the impact of healthcare policies when implementing innovative healthcare ideas into practice
Enrollment
- Students are required to complete eight modules (0.25 FCE each) spread out within 2 years of study.
- Students may enroll in modular courses using ACORN.
- The modular schedule will be emailed to students prior to the start of each semester.
- Modules offered outside of the program are also permitted such as ones offered by the Institute of Medical Science (IMS).