The new graduate program in Biomedical Engineering is a full-time, three-session, professional program that confers a Master of Engineering degree.  It consists of coursework (3.5 FCE) and an internship (1.5 FCE) in the third session.  Potential applicants to this program could be recent graduates from a broad range of undergraduate engineering programs such as chemical, material science, electrical and mechanical, and in particular those with a minor in biomedical engineering, bioengineering or the equivalent or seasoned professional who want to enter the medical device industry.  The curriculum focuses on the development and design of biomedical devices with a significant emphasis on biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering technology, commercialization and entrepreneurship.  The program includes an internship in which students will apply the knowledge gained in the first two sessions to develop a prototype for a device to address an important problem in healthcare in the biomedical industry or in academic laboratories.

The Master of Financial Insurance (M.F.I.) is a three session, full-time only professional degree that consists of a series of highly cross-disciplinary courses (4.5 FCE) focused on  real-world problems, drawing on insurance, finance, statistical and mathematical tools and methods and an internship (1.0 FCE).  “Finsurance” is a burgeoning field in which sophisticated finance-insurance hybrid products are being developed to meet the needs of an aging global population. In this program students acquire expertise in valuing, hedging, and managing the combined financial and insurance risks embedded in such complex products.  Potential applicants have a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Mathematics or any discipline where there is a significant quantitative component.  Students benefit from the participation of industry professionals who teach several courses, providing real-world insights and access to problems and participate in bi-weekly seminars providing insight into diverse problems faced by professionals. The summer internship in the final session is designed to give students real-world experience and prepare them for full-time employment.

The Master of Financial Risk Management (M.F.R.M.) is a 2 session, professional degree program offered over 8 months.  Financial risk management is concerned with the way in which financial institutions manage risks and regulatory requirements and it is an emerging academic discipline as a subfield of finance.  Students in this program acquire advanced analytical skills and judgement to enable better management of risk and opportunity in the finance sector. The program is geared to students with strong quantitative skills who have recently completed their undergraduate studies in business, commerce, economics, math, engineering or actuarial science.  The program consists of ten required half courses (5.0 FCEs) and a 1 week experiential component held during each of the two sessions.  During the 2 weeks students will interact with and learn from practitioners working in different areas of risk management at institutions such as banks, insurance companies, pension funds, mutual funds and government regulatory bodies.

The Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (type 3) will start in May 2016 and will be delivered by the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management.  Students who complete the G.Dip.P.A. will receive advanced standing in Chartered Professional Accountant Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), required prior to writing the Common Final Examination (CFE).   The diploma curriculum will cover four of the six CPA PEP modules.  The diploma will be offered in a 12 week session annually from May to July and consist of 5 half courses (2.5 FCE) taken full-time.  The diploma program is distinctive for the highly integrative nature of both its structure and delivery and this approach will culminate in the capstone course, Integrative Thinking for Professional Accountants.  The courses will be delivered through face-to-face instruction, facilitation and online elements and will use a case-based approach.   All recent graduates from the University of Toronto tri-campus undergraduate programs in accounting will be eligible to apply to the G.Dip.P.A. if they meet the specific admissions requirements.  Students from other universities from undergraduate accounting programs that cover the same curriculum as the tri-campus University of Toronto programs, may be admitted to the G.Dip.P.A. on a case-by-case basis.

The Master of Professional Kinesiology (M.P.K.) is designed to provide advanced level research-informed educational and leadership experience in the field of professional kinesiology.  The program is a full-time, four-session, course-based 12.0 FCE program that will be delivered in flexible modules with customizable paths to accommodate student interests and creativity. The curriculum is informed by a case-based approach to learning and features a strong experiential component within the framework of three practica consisting of a total of 600 hours.  M.P.K. students also will participate in the Interprofessional Education (IPE) program at the University of Toronto and a group capstone project.  The program will appeal to graduates from a recognized program in Kinesiology, or the equivalent, with a demonstrated ability to employ kinesiology to enhance health.   Graduates of this program will acquire expertise in knowledge synthesis, translation and application and experience with inter-professional health care teams and diverse practice areas.  They will develop the skills to evaluate clinical and program effectiveness, and the ability to conceptualise future practice.  The faculty associated with the program have expertise across a broad spectrum of clinical and research approaches in enhancing health and have strong linkages with premier clinical research facilities within the nine fully affiliated hospitals of the University of Toronto.

The Master of Health Science in Translational Research in Health Sciences (MHSc in Translational Research) is a professional master’s degree program intended for highly trained students with a background in the health sciences such as clinical researchers, medical professionals, basic or social scientists who want to learn how to mobilize research discoveries, and medical knowledge into medical, social or policy innovation.  Translational research “involves moving knowledge and discovery gained from the basic sciences to its application in clinical and community settings”–from laboratory bench to patient bedside.  Translational Research requires professionals who have a breadth of knowledge; are able to communicate using a variety of media channels and methodologies; and can apply iterative—repetitious refining processes, through design thinking in multidisciplinary teams across multiple knowledge silos. The two-year, 8-FCE masters degree program is intended to educate professionals who can make connections between research and care; work in interdisciplinary, collaborative teams; and design techniques that move research towards application.

The Collaborative Program in Human Development is an integrative transdisciplinary program which will bring together students in 13 doctoral programs with backgrounds in the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and life sciences to strive to understand the dynamic relationship and complex interplay between genes and environments in order to develop a holistic picture of early human development. The Collaborative Program is designed to inspire and facilitate collaborative research in early human development; encourage and cultivate in students the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries; and to instil in students both the desire and the necessary skills to translate knowledge of early human development into tangible results for children. The program will enhance graduates’ collaborative and translational skills so that they will be qualified and competitive for careers that extend far beyond traditional academia, including positions in non-government organizations, federal research institutes, and non-academic scientific research centres.

Upon successful completion of the requirements of the home department and the program, students will receive the notation “Completed Collaborative Program in Human Development” on their transcript.

The Collaborative Program in Engineering Education will bring together graduate students from disciplines in engineering and education with shared interests in the research and learning that is at the nexus of education and engineering practice. This collaborative program will support students pursuing Engineering Education research from a number of perspectives, including the knowledge base, learning processes, people in engineering programs, the surrounding socio-cultural context, and the outcomes that result. A new core course will introduce students to engineering learning, knowledge, assessment and culture/community; a new seminar course will explore the theoretical foundations and methods related to engineering education research. The program will yield research findings that may benefit science, technology, engineering and math learning in K-12, university level instruction of engineering, and continued professional training after post-secondary education, and opportunities exist to assess and apply research findings as part of instructional initiatives within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.

Completion of the program will open up career options in addition to those normally available to graduates from the respective home programs, in academia, human resources and professional development, the non-profit sector linked to public education, administration and curriculum development, policy analysis for advocacy groups, K-12 school boards, and government.

Upon successful completion of the requirements of the home department and the program, students will receive the notation “Completed Collaborative Program in Engineering Education” on their transcript.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. in Theological Studies) will be offered conjointly by the University of Toronto (U of T) and the Toronto School of Theology (TST). It is a research doctorate intended for students who wish to engage in academic inquiry pertaining to the critical self-understanding of a faith tradition in relation to its sacred texts, histories, structures of thought, patterns of communal life, professional practice, social location and public involvement. This program will concern itself mainly with the Christian tradition, broadly and ecumenically considered. The substantive purpose of the program is to provide students with the analytical skills, methodological rigour and knowledge base that will enable them to carry out innovative research in theological studies. Graduates will be qualified to teach theological (and related) subjects in universities, liberal arts colleges and theological schools. Secondary purposes include preparing graduates for positions of leadership in ecclesiastical and related organizations, or for academically enhanced ministerial practice.

The Collaborative Program in Musculoskeletal Sciences will focus on the education and the training of graduate students to develop and carry out musculoskeletal research, with an aim to educate students in how their work fits into the larger community of musculoskeletal research that stretches from bench to bedside to society. The program’s goal is to create leaders in the field of musculoskeletal sciences who will possess the knowledge and capability to bring about transformational change.

This program is of particular interest to graduate students who wish to enhance their interdisciplinary knowledge and advance their careers. Professional contacts throughout the international musculoskeletal research community are enhanced through participation in this program. Graduate students will receive formal recognition of their training in musculoskeletal science on their graduate transcript.