Applied Health Sciences (MA/MSc)

Students in this program take part in a unique educational experience. It combines mentorship of the student by a faculty supervisor and extensive small-group work with fellow students and faculty. Students will gain in-depth training, knowledge and research experience through their thesis work while benefiting from the broad, cross-disciplinary approach followed in the course work. The advanced coursework and robust research experience are intended to prepare students to continue their graduate training at the doctoral level. Students will also be prepared to pursue a wide variety of career possibilities in health, kinesiology, recreation and sport management.

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 Science
  • Kinesiology

Entry point:

  • September

Duration:

  • Thesis – 6 terms (2 years)

Application deadline:

  • February 15

Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.


Admission requirements

  1. Check the university requirements and the program requirements.
  2. Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee.
  3. You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
    • Two references are required.
    • A statement of intent, a free-form letter or essay of no more than two pages in length, in which applicants indicate their career aspirations/plans, specific research interests, and experience relevant to the program
    • Prospective students are required to make personal contact with potential supervisors as part of the application process

Career outcomes

  • PhD in Applied Health Sciences
  • Health researcher
  • Health and sport administrator
  • Health professional
  • Health and sport analyst
  • Positions in hospitals and clinics
  • Sports teams