Program Structure

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The Health Information Science PhD program is designed as a 12-term program spanning four academic years (three terms per academic year - September 1 to August 31). The ideal progression through the program is as follows:

Year 1 (Terms 1, 2 and 3) - Coursework

Year 2 (Terms 4, 5 and 6) - Comprehensive Exam & Development of Thesis Proposal

  • Set-up Advisory Committee (term 5)
  • Complete the Comprehensive Exam (term 5 or 6)
  • Complete the Thesis Proposal (term 6)
  • Complete annual meeting with supervisor - Pathfinder Portfolio (term 6)

Year 3 (Terms 7, 8 and 9) - Thesis Work

  • Begin thesis data collection, analysis, writing, etc. (terms 7 to 9)
  • Complete annual meeting with supervisor - Pathfinder Portfolio (term 9)

Year 4 (Terms 10, 11 and 12) - Thesis Work

  • Complete thesis writing (terms 10-12)
  • Submit and orally defend the thesis (term 12)

Progression Diagram

HIS PhD Milestones diagram