Master Of Health Sciences

The Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) program offers students the opportunity to specialize in various fields, including Kinesiology, Community, Public, and Population Health, and Health Informatics. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to high-quality health research or work in advanced health roles.

Students can choose between a thesis-based or course-based stream, with both options providing a strong foundation in health research, practical application, and professional development. The course-based stream emphasizes a combination of coursework, seminars, and a capstone project, while the thesis-based stream focuses on in-depth research to contribute to the health sciences field.

What You Will Learn:

As a student in the MHSc program, you will:

Program Features:

Is This Program Right for You?

The MHSc program is perfect for individuals who:

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Master of Health Sciences program are well-prepared for roles such as:

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent. Undergraduate preparation in research methods in either quantitative or qualitative analysis. This should include experience and training in statistics. Applicants planning to study in the field of Health Informatics should also have training or experience with computing or information technology within the health care domain. Applicants planning to study in the field of Kinesiology will be expected to have an honours undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, or a related field. Students applying to the MHSc Thesis stream must make reference to a potential supervisor in their application for admission.
  • ELP Requirement: Duolingo: 130, IELTS 7.0, TOEFL (Internet-based): 92 overall for most programs. Minimum sub-scores for all programs: Listening - 20 Reading - 20 Speaking - 19 Writing – 20
Refund Policy

Under Graduate Students

How do I receive a 100 per cent refund?

You have 10 business days from the first day of classes to decide if you want to change your course load or withdraw and receive a 100 per cent refund.   

How do I receive a 50 per cent refund?

You have 20 business days from the first day of classes to decide if you want to change your course load or withdraw and receive a 50 per cent refund. The 50 per cent refund is applicable to your tuition fees only and does not include:

  • Compulsory ancillary fees
  • Flat fees
  • Course-and program-specific fees (if applicable)

Withdrawing from the university

If you are considering withdrawing from the university, we encourage you to talk to your Academic Advisor.  After meeting with your advisor, if you choose to withdraw from the university you are responsible for completing the undergraduate withdrawal process by the posted deadline.

Graduate Students
You may drop classes through MyOntarioTech. After the tenth day of the term, drop requests must be completed using the Add/Drop Form. Please check Important Dates for more information.

Withdrawing from the university

If you are considering withdrawing from the university, we encourage you to talk to your Graduate Faculty Office and your supervisor (if applicable). After discussing with your faculty, if you choose to withdraw from the university you are responsible for completing the graduate student withdrawal form. 

Note: Important deadlines can be checked by clicking here (Check deadlines)

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $110
  • LOA Deposit: $2,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $20,124.30
  • Total Tuition Fee: $40,248.60
  • Course Duration: Approximately 24 months
  • Credentials: Masters
  • Intake: September
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Checklist

• CV/Resume

• Statement of Intent (Must cover the below questions) 1-2 Page

1. Why are you interested in your chosen field and program?

2. Why is Ontario Tech University’s program a good fit for you?

3. What are your career goals and interests?

• Passport

• Academic documents

• Agent Declaration Form (attached) Leave the Student number, OUAC reference no, agent information blank.

 

• Recommendation/Reference – 2

1. Referee First Name

2. Referee Last Name

3. E-mail

4. Contact no

5. Organization Name

6. Organization Address

7. Position

8. Relationship with student

Note: Only official id's are acceptable, Gmail,Yahoomail, Hotmail are not accepted. Also letters are required

  • IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa
  • LOI
  • Study permit
  • Canadian Address:
  • Canadian Contact No:

 

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