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The Master of Science in Biomedical Communications (MScBMC) stands as Canada's only program of its kind and ranks among five globally accredited programs. This intensive two-year graduate degree equips students for professional roles in visually conveying scientific, medical, and health information.
Through this multidisciplinary curriculum, learners investigate how imagery, digital interactivity, and motion graphics can clarify intricate scientific and healthcare concepts for diverse viewers. Program alumni emerge as pioneers in biocommunications, excelling in pharmaceutical visualization, medical-legal graphics, health education, research translation, academic publishing, and related fields.
Precise, engaging visual representations—from diagrams to interactive simulations—play a crucial role in scientific advancement and knowledge sharing. Demand continues rising for professionals who combine scientific expertise with creative skills to develop accurate, audience-appropriate scientific media. Across two years, the MScBMC program trains students to produce and assess various visualization methods, including anatomical artwork, digital interfaces, animated sequences, and immersive simulations. As Canada's sole offering and one of few accredited medical visualization master's programs worldwide, this degree operates under the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine through its Institute of Medical Science. The program's cutting-edge resources are primarily housed at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus.
Graduation from a recognized university with an appropriate four-year bachelor's degree that includes a variety of courses in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Minimum mid-B standing in the final two years of undergraduate study. Prerequisite courses: English (or an effective writing substitute); a humanities or social science course; biology; cell and molecular biology and/or histology; introductory physiology.
At least one third- or fourth-year undergraduate course, or graduate course, from one or more of the following subject areas: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Embryology, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or Physiology.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections:
Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online:
Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE):
Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English:
Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.