Applied Health Sciences (MA or MSc)

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Master of ArtsMaster of Science

  • Main Campus

This program 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 coursework. The advanced coursework and robust research experience are intended to prepare students to continue their graduate training at the doctoral level and to pursue a wide variety of career possibilities.

Specializations:

Master of Arts

  • Community Health (specialization not recruiting for 2027 entry; see instead new MA Community Health)
  • Leisure, Health and Wellbeing
  • Nursing (please note: the nursing specialization is paused indefinitely)
  • Recreation, Sport and Community

Master of Science

  • Health Sciences (specialization not recruiting for 2027 entry; see instead new MSc Health Sciences)

Entry point:

  • September

Duration:

  • Thesis – 6 terms (2 years)

Application deadline:

  • February 15

Applications may be considered after the deadline on a first come, first served basis until the program is full. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

General program inquiries
Graduate program director
Paul LeBlanc
Graduate program coordinator
Joanna Amodeo

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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