Collaborative Specialization in One Health (MSc & PhD)

 

Applicants can apply for a Collaborative Specialization in One Health (CSOH) while pursuing a thesis-based MSc degree in Computer Science, or a PhD degree in Computational Sciences. The CSOH complements the traditional thesis-based School of Computer Science programs with a foundation of courses and seminars focused on the One Health concept and approach.

Students enrolled in the CSOH will be prepared to tackle complex human, animal and/or environmental health challenges, while conducting multidisciplinary research guided by a faculty supervisor. Graduates of the CSOH will posses a deeper understanding of the complex health challenges impacting today's world, while applying this knowledge to inform policy, mobilize knowledge and/or solve real-world issues.

All applicants must identify a secured School of Computer Science (SoCS) faculty research advisor BEFORE applying. Finding a research advisor is mandatory for admission to our thesis-based programs (MSc, PhD), and is the responsibility of the applicant. You can review SoCS faculty Areas of Research to assist you in finding a suitable SoCS graduate faculty research advisor.

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MSc in Computer Science

Similar to the traditional MSc in computer science, the collaborative specialization in One Health is a full-time, two-year program (6 semesters). During the program, students will complete five courses, including the required Technical and Communication Research Methodology course (CIS*6890), Master's Seminar in One Health Course (ONEH*6100) and the One Health Approaches to Research Course (ONEH*6000)). Students will also give a public seminar, conduct research and complete and successfully defend a thesis.

PhD in Computational Sciences

Similar to the interdisciplinary PhD in Computational Sciences, the collaborative specialization in One Health is a full­time, four-­year program (12 semesters). During the program, students will complete the required Technical and Communication Research Methodology course (CIS*6890), the Doctoral Seminar in One Health Course (ONEH*6200) and the One Health Approaches to Research Course (ONEH*6000) (and any additional graded courses or modules assigned by their Advisory Committee). Students will also give two public seminars, pass a qualifying exam, conduct research and successfully defend a written PhD thesis at the final oral examination.

PhD in Computer Science

Similar to the PhD in Computer Science, the collaborative specialization in One Health is a full­time, four-­year program (12 semesters). During the program, students will complete the required Technical and Communication Research Methodology course (CIS*6890), 2 additional graduate courses, the Doctoral Seminar in One Health Course (ONEH*6200) and the One Health Approaches to Research Course (ONEH*6000). Students will also give two public seminars, pass a qualifying exam, conduct research and successfully defend a written PhD thesis at the final oral examination.