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PURSUING A RESEARCH MASTERS

Exploring a research master's degree offers valuable insights and skills beyond physiotherapy, delving into areas like sociology, health, and biomechanics. The journey involves identifying your research interests, finding potential advisors through online searches, and communicating professionally. Unlike undergraduate programs, choosing the right advisor is paramount. Master's programs typically include flexibility in thesis topics, coursework, and potential funding avenues such as grants. Also, successful alumni share their experiences, showcasing the varied applications of research across disciplines.

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PURSUING A RESEARCH MASTERS

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  1. PURSUING A RESEARCH MASTERS 2013

  2. WHY? • There is more to HK degree than Physio. • Research is fun!

  3. Steps • Decide what area: ex phys, sociology, health, biomechanics, philosophy, etc….. • Web searches for advisor. • Talk to “us” • Contact potential advisor: Avoid: “hey you got room?” lingo. Professional. • Apply to program + apply for scholarships • Ask to speak to current students • Tip: picking advisor, not university –diff. than undergrad.

  4. Master of Arts (MA) • Flexibility with thesis topic • 3-5 courses • 3 hour classes/ seminar setting • Funding via Advisor grant, TAing, RAing. • OGS / SSHRC • Philosophy, sociology, history, “combo” , anthro, *some sport psych, coaching, *some sport management/marketing • If do MA cannot do PhD in Ex Phys • Independent work. Motivation. • TRAVEL via Conferences.

  5. Master of Science (MSc.) • STATS ! STATS!

  6. X success stories • Jeff Carron (2008) MA/PhD McGill- SSHRC • Olivia Durst (2009) MA Manitoba- CCES • Lizzy Hardy (2010) MA Manitoba/SSHRC- 10gs • Duncan Raymond (2008) Msc- Alberta- 10gs • Bridgett (2009)- Msc +PhD- Queens • Mark Levangie, (2009) McGill, hockey, NSSRC • Brooke Lenser (2013), IOA, M.A. Greece

  7. Important • Play with the cool kids, but… • Don’t do drugs!

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