Graduate Co-op

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Students participate in UVic's world class co-op program to gain practical work experience.

We are combining the work experience with coursework and research/thesis skills to fully prepare our graduates to work in the field of Health Information Science. 

Our Graduate students will complete two (MSc) or three (PhD) work-terms of 12 – 16 weeks duration each over the course of their degree.  Normally these will be alternating with academic terms, but back-to-back work-terms are possible.

Learn more about co-op for graduate students

MSc in Health Informatics

We offer our graduate students enrolled in the MSc in Health Informatics program optional co-op opportunities which provide paid, hands-on employment experience in health informatics.

Eligibility

  1. Contact your thesis/project supervisor to ensure that you have their permission to go on a co-op work term.
  2. Schedule a meeting with the HINF Co-op Coordinator to go over your goals and help you create a resume that will appeal to employers in this particular field.
  3. Complete the mandatory Introduction to Professional Practice online module prior to viewing jobs.

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The balance between people, technology, and the business of the healthcare sector that a Health Information Science career offers has been key in keeping me engaged and passionate about the work I do.  — Zen Tharini, CEO of Xenex Consulting Inc.