Visualize your science The University of Toronto’s Biomedical Communications Program invites you to collaborate with our master’s students as a content supervisor for their Master’s Research Projects (MRPs). The Master of Science in Biomedical Communications (MScBMC) program, offered through the Institute of Medical Science, trains a select group of science-savvy visual communicators to create stunning and effective animations, illustrations, and interactive experiences. Each year, our students partner with researchers and clinicians to bring compelling health and science information to life for a variety of audiences.
See examples of previous work: For other examples of student MRPs, please visit here or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/mscbmc
Submit Your Master’s Research Project Idea We are seeking content supervisors to propose topics for our students’ second-year Master’s Research Projects. If you have intriguing science or health messaging that you’d like to see visualized, please complete the form at the following link (it shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes): https://forms.office.com/r/PxigyLPf9h
Deadline: February 12, 2025 (11:59 PM) What’s Involved?Your Role: As a content supervisor, you’ll guide students on the target audience, communication goals, and scientific content. You’ll attend three committee meetings and provide periodic feedback throughout the project.
Timeline: Students select their topics by April 2025. Projects are completed by July 2026.
Funding: While not required, offering funding can make your project more appealing to students.
Frequently asked questions What are the timelines for these projects?The MScBMC program is two years long. Students pick MRP topics at the end of their first year of study and complete the project at the end of their second year of study. If your project is selected, it would be complete by July 2026.
Is funding required to propose an MRP?As a professional program, student stipend funding for these projects is not a requirement. However, if you have funding available, it will make projects more attractive to the students.
What if my project is not selected by a student?Unfortunately, not all projects are selected by students. With only 16-18 students per year, some projects inevitably go unmatched. If your project idea is not chosen, it will remain in our database for future consideration. We encourage you to resubmit updated ideas in subsequent years.
Are there specific deliverables I can expect from the project?Deliverables vary based on the project but often include animations, illustrations, interactive modules, or other visual communication tools. You can discuss specific deliverables with the student once the project begins.
Who is involved in a Master’s Research Project (MRP) committee?Each MRP committee consists of the MScBMC student, who is responsible for developing and completing the project; a Biomedical Communications faculty member from the University of Toronto, who provides academic oversight and ensures the project meets program standards; and the content supervisor, who offers subject matter expertise, defines communication goals, and ensures the scientific accuracy of the work. Occasionally, other individuals, such as external collaborators or co-supervisors, may join the team, depending on the project’s nature and scope. For general information about the MScBMC program, please see our web site at:http://www.bmc.med.utoronto.ca/ We look forward to collaborating with you to bring your science to life. For any questions or further information, feel free to contact us directly at s.saharan@utoronto.ca. Interested in submitting an MRP topic?
Please complete the form at the following link (it shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes): https://forms.office.com/r/PxigyLPf9h