Doctorate in philosophy Clinical Science and Translational Medicine

About this programme

First of it’s kind in Canada; Clinical Science and Translational Medicine (CTM) is a unique translational, multi-disciplinary, research-based and competency-based graduate program based in the Faculty of Medicine that can be accessed by all clinical and basic sciences departments. The innovative structure of the Clinical Science and Translational Medicine (CTM) prepares graduates for addressing real-world clinical challenges by bridging the gap between basic science or social sciences research and medical applications in the field of human health and diseases. The CTM program recognizes and targets the high value that future students place on choosing graduate training that precisely matches their individual career aspirations. Academic units: Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Physics, Department of Surgery, Centre for Neuromuscular Disease, Department of Innovation in Medical Education, and the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Clinical Science and Translational Medicine (CTM) graduate program provides multidisciplinary training in clinical and translational research at the master’s and doctoral levels. With eight concentrations to choose from, the program equips students with the necessary competencies to develop innovative approaches in collaborative settings, tackle complex biomedical questions, and translate findings to the patient bedside. The program is designed to cultivate foundational research skills essential to scientific inquiry and specialized skills tailored