Master of Health Studies

Program overview

Prepare for a leadership position in the health system with Athabasca University’s Master of Health Studies. This online program will give you the skills to discern emerging trends, anticipate future directions in health services, and provide leadership in:

• planning
• implementation
• evaluation
• change management
• policy development

You will also learn how to develop successful research and project proposals. If you’re interested in teaching, a teaching focus route is available.

Why take the Master of Health Studies?

The rapid pace of change in health services requires health professionals to be leaders, equipped to address new challenges. The MHS will prepare you take on these challenges.

Program details

The Master of Health Studies is a 33-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 18 credits through Athabasca University.

There are 3 intakes each year: in September, January and May.

• Application deadlines

All courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates.

Routes and options

You can choose from a course- or thesis-based route with the option of a teaching or leadership focus. A health research focus is also available in the course-based route only.

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Completion times

You can take up to 7 years to complete all requirements.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements include a 4-year health-related baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA), or a 4-year non-health-related credential and experience in the health care field.

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Required courses

Detailed information about courses in this program can be accessed using the following links:

Tuition and fees

The Master of Health Studies has:

• an application fee
• a program admission fee

Tuition is then paid on a course-by-course basis.

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Application deadlines and start dates