The first “needs-first” graduate program in Canada, at the University of Waterloo, in which trainees learn to directly interact with end-users and stakeholders in the patient, medical, biotechnology industry communities to co-discover technology problems and solutions. Program's long-term objective is to produce high-quality personnel capable of thriving in a biomedical technology career.
Trainees will gain skills in the process of innovation through internships and the development of their own research project; gaining hands-on experiences identifying needs gaps and developing biotechnology-based solutions.
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Modules
The minimum training requirements for trainees are summarized below. Each trainee must complete a minimum of 7 hours of combined training per term to remain in the program.
| Types of Training/Modules | UG | MASc | PhD |
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| Module 1: Start-up | A mandatory module within the first term of joining the program. Approximately 7-hour commitment. | ||
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| Module 2: Design Training | Minimum of 21 hours | ||
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Module 3: Biomedical Commercialization |
Minimum of 14 hrs (2/4 courses) | Minimum of 28 hrs (4/4 courses) | |
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| Module 4: Professional Skills | Minimum of 7 hours | ||
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Additional Training:
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1 Published Research Paper | 3 Published Research Papers | |
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The CREATE Program is funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). CREATE grants support the training of teams of highly qualified students through innovative training programs.
