Master's Degree in Clinical and Translational Research (formerly Experimental Medicine)
The overall objective of the Masters program is to train students in the in-depth analysis of fundamental, translational and/or clinical research. Students perform studies at diverse levels, from molecular, cellular, and tissue to whole animal, human, and population in order to elucidate mechanisms behind human diseases, leading to drug discovery. Students are trained to perform research in both academic and industrial settings.
Applicants for the M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine (Thesis) must hold either an M.D. degree, a B.Sc. degree, or the equivalent.
Program Requirements
A Master鈥檚 Degree in Division of Clinical and Translational Research requires the student to:
- Complete a minimum of 9 course credits at the 500+ level, which includes EXMD 634, one methods-based course, and 1 elective course.
- Register for thesis credits (EXMD 690, 692, 693, 694)听
- Hold annual thesis committee meetings
- Submit a thesis based on their research that is passed by either an internal or external examiner.听
Time Requirement
- The Master鈥檚 Program at 涩里番 requires a minimum residence of three full-time terms, i.e. and听must be completed within 3 years of first registration.
- A student must register for at least three full-time terms (i.e., 11/2 years of residency) and pay full fees.
- After the residency period, students register for additional sessions at reduced fees.
- Please refer to Master's Degree Program Progression | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - 涩里番
- For further information on Tuition & Fees, please refer to the following link
Course Requirements (9 credits)
Required Courses (3 credits)
EXMD 634. Quantitative Research Methods.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Topics covered include: 1) An overview of common research designs based on examples from research currently undertaken in the Division of Experimental Medicine; 2) Types of data arising from these designs; 3) Basic methods for data analysis; and 4) Application of these methods to student research projects.
- Restriction: Must be registered for graduate or postdoctoral studies in the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Science.
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Complementary Courses 鈥� Choose 3 credits from the following
EXMD 510. Bioanalytical Separation Methods.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
The student will be taught the capabilities and limitations of modern separation methods (gas and high-performance liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, hyphenated techniques). Application of these techniques to solve analytical problems relevant to biomedical research will be emphasized, with special attention being paid to the processing of biological samples.
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EXMD 521. Computational Methods Single-Cell Analytics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Computational methods (particularly machine learning methods) for various single-cell data analysis, modelling, and visualization tasks that could drive novel biomedical discoveries, focusing on 鈥渞eal-world鈥� biomedical applications.
- Prerequisites: MATH 203, MATH 223, MATH 323, one course in computer programming and additional background in Calculus and Probability is required (e.g., MATH 222, MATH 204), or permission of the instructor.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BMDE 521.
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EXMD 600. Principles of Clinical Research.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Foundations for conducting clinical research including the principles underlying clinical studies, an overview of key methods in clinical research and the critical interpretation of peer-reviewed literature.
- There are no set prerequisites, but it is expected that the student will have some background in mathematics; understanding functions and basic algebra is essential.
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EXMD 602. Techniques in Molecular Genetics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
Precise description of available methods in molecular genetics, and rationales for choosing particular techniques to answer questions posed in research proposals for targeting genes in the mammalian genome. Emphasis placed on analysis of regulation of gene expression and mapping, strategies for gene cloning. Course divided between lectures and student seminars.
- Offered in conjunction with the Department of Experimental Medicine.
- Prerequisite (Graduate): Admission by permission of instructor.
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EXMD 604. Recent Advances in Cellular and Molecular Biology 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Recent aspects of cell and molecular biology, including cellular organelle structure and
function, molecular genetics, gene expression regulation, DNA replication and protein
trafficking.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EXMD 604D1/D2.
- Offered in conjunction with the Universit茅 de Montr茅al: given Thursdays 16:00-18:00 at the Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montr茅al, 110 Pine West.
- The course is bilingual with abstracts in the other language supplied; more than half the lectures are in French.
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EXMD 605. Recent Advances in Cellular and Molecular Biology 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
Recent aspects of cell and molecular biology, includin signal transduction, cell growth
and development, and immunology.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EXMD 604D1/D2.
- Offered in conjunction with the Universit茅 de Montr茅al: given Thursdays 16:00-18:00 at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montr茅al, 110 Pine West.
- The course is mostly in English, but some lectures may be in French.
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EXMD 609. Cellular Methods in Medical Research.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Different cellular methods used in biomedical research, including spectroscopic, microscopic and immunological techniques as well as statistics. Lectures, some demonstrations by faculty as well as short seminars given by the students.
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EXMD 610. Molecular Methods in Medical Research.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
Different molecular methods used in biomedical research, including chromatography, purification and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids, various techniques in molecular biology, transgenic technology, and stem cells. Lectures, some demonstrations, and short seminars given by the students.
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EXMD 616. Molecular and Cell Biology Topics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Structured and instructor-directed student presentations and discussions of recent advances in molecular and cellular biology. The course will reinforce the students' knowledge of currently major areas of investigation, with a focus on human disease and medical applications. Important recent publications will extend material from textbook and review articles.
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Elective Courses
The remaining 3 credits should be selected in consultation with the primary supervisor. Courses may be taken outside the department at the 500 level or higher in medical and allied sciences. A list of courses offered by the Division can be found here.
For graduate students, the minimum acceptable grade in required courses is B- (65%).
Thesis Credits (36 credits)*
EXMD 690. Master's Thesis Research 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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Description
Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
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EXMD 692. Master's Thesis Research 3.
Credits: 9
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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Description
Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
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EXMD 693. Master's Thesis Research 4.
Credits: 12
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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Description
Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
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EXMD 694. Master's Thesis Research 5.
Credits: 12
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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Description
Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
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*Thesis credits do not constitute actual courses, you do not need to attend any classes; the actual thesis is the work for these credits. Thesis credits may be added all in the same term (preferably in your third term), must be added only once, no duplication permitted. You should not register for the thesis credits if you plan to fast-track to the Ph.D. program.
Thesis Requirements
For additional information, please refer to the timeline for the M.Sc. Program from admission to final thesis submission: M.Sc. Timeline
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