Roadmap

This at a glance guide will help you navigate what to expect in the HSR MSc program. 

This roadmap is based on a five term completion for a full-time student in under two years.


Pre-Entry-Spring/Summer (Thesis-based)

  1. Intake meeting (Emphasis Lead and Supervisor). Discuss program timelines, courses, and funding
  2. Submit annual income declaration form
  3. Connect with your Supervisor and discuss timelines and any potential scholarship opportunities
  4. Register for fall courses mid-August

Year 1 (Thesis-based)

  1. Complete the 6 required courses – usually taken in the first year (dependent on your emphasis)
  2. Form the thesis committee (minimum 2 members including your supervisor)
  3. Draft thesis proposal with supervisor and committee
  4. Meet with your thesis committee minimum twice annually (submit meeting report to graduate assistant)

Year 2 (Thesis-based)

  1. IHPME Y1 funding ends. Review and ensure your Y2 finances
  2. Meet with your thesis committee minimum twice annually (submit meeting report to graduate assistant)
  3. Important dates as you prepare to defend

This at a glance guide will help you navigate what to expect in the HSR MSc program. 

This roadmap is based on a three term completion for a full-time student in under 12 months.


Pre-Entry – Spring/Summer (Course-based)

  1. Intake meeting with the program lead. Discuss program timelines, courses, and funding. See Thesis Forms
  2. Register for fall courses (mid-August)

Year 1 (Course-based)

  • 10 required courses

Finance Your Degree

At IHPME, we offer a variety of financial supports to help you succeed in our graduate programs.

Learn More About this Program


HSR Program Director

Emily Seto
Email Address: emily.seto@​utoronto.ca

Leads the management of the HSR Program.

Graduate Administrator

Zoe Downie-Ross
Phone Number: (416) 946-3486
Email Address: ihpme.grad.admin@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates student records, graduate funding, and student-related awards.

Graduate Admissions

Christina Lopez
Email Address: ihpme.admissions@​utoronto.ca

Manages admissions and responds to all related inquiries.

Graduate Assistant

Tianqi Liu
Phone Number: 416-946-4100
Email Address: ihpme.grad.assist@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates various graduate initiatives including defences, student events, and graduation.

HSR Program Assistant

Anita Morehouse
Phone Number: 416-946-3922
Email Address: ihpme.hsr.courses@​utoronto.ca

Manages the HSR courses including enrolment, grades, and access to Quercus.