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 are two-year, research-based graduate degree opportunities.
The MA and MSc programs allow students to work closely with a faculty supervisor who shares similar research interests and 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 knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories, and practices; and enhance your abilities to disseminate new knowledge to a broad audience.
Specializations:
Master of Arts
- Community Health
- Health and Physical Education
- Leisure, Health and Wellbeing
- Nursing
- Recreation, Sport and Community
- Sport Management
Master of Science
- Health Sciences
- Kinesiology
Beginning October 2023, applications for the September 2024 intake will be accepted. Applications are due on February 15, 2024. There is no January intake.
Before you apply,
1. Please review our faculty directory to learn who shares your research interests. The asterisk beside each faculty name denotes the graduate degree program they supervise.
2. Contact possible supervisors to discuss mutual research interests.
A doctoral degree in Applied Health Sciences is a four-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 in course work and 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 of Applied Health Sciences’ five departments at entry.
Beginning October 2023, applications for the September 2024 intake will be accepted. Applications are due on February 15, 2024. There is no January intake.
Before you apply,
1. Please review our faculty directory to learn who shares your research interests. The asterisk beside each faculty name denotes the graduate degree program they supervise.
2. Contact possible supervisors to discuss mutual research interests.

