Graduate studies in Applied Health Sciences at Brock means you’ll study with some of the best academics and professionals in their fields.
We provide unique opportunities for small group learning, interaction with faculty and hands-on research experience.
Our students gain in-depth training, knowledge and research experience through their thesis work or practicums while also benefiting from the broad, cross-disciplinary approach followed not only in the course work, but also in the scope and diversity of the research options available.
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The Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) programs in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences is a two-year, research based graduate degree opportunity.
The MA/MSc program allows students to work closely with a Faculty advisor that shares similar research interests who will mentor and guide you through the process of earning your Master’s degree.
You will gain in-depth training, knowledge and research experience through thesis work, while also benefiting from the cross-disciplinary approach in course work.
Completing your MA or MSc at Brock will foster your ability to conduct high quality research in your respected discipline, expand your understanding of concepts, theories and practices, gain knowledge and enhance your abilities to disseminate new knowledge to a broad audience.
We are currently accepting applications for the September 2023 start date. Applications are due on February 15.
Before you apply,
- Please review the supervisor web profiles under each degree stream to learn who shares your interests.
- Prospective students are to contact possible supervisors to discuss mutual research interests before applying.
Master of Science
There are two degree programs, they are:
Health Sciences
Kinesiology
Master of Arts
There are six degree programs, they are:
Community Health
Health and Physical Education
Cosby, Jarold (on leave)
Leisure, Health, and Wellbeing
Nursing
Vanessa Silva e Silva
Recreation, Sport, and Community
Sport Management
There is no January intake
A Doctoral degree in Applied Health Sciences is a 4-year program in one of the following fields.
- Behavioural and population health,
- Health biosciences,
- Social and cultural health studies
Our students will gain in-depth training, knowledge, and research experience through their thesis work while also benefiting from the broad, cross-disciplinary approach followed not only in the course work but in the scope and diversity of the research options available.
All doctoral students are provided with a Brock Graduate Scholarship, a Research Fellowship, and a Teaching Assistantship in one of the Faculty’s five Departments at entry.
We are currently accepting applications for the September 2023 start date. Applications are due on February 15.
Before you apply,
- Please review the supervisor web profiles under each degree stream to learn who shares your interests.
- Prospective students are to contact possible supervisors to discuss mutual research interests before applying.
Behavioural & Population Health (AHBP)
Health Biosciences (AHHB)
Social & Cultural Health Studies (AHSO)
Cosby, Jarold (on leave)

