Program Overview
Prepare for a leadership position in the health system with Athabasca University’s Master of Health Studies (MHS). 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.
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. A teaching focus is available in the course-based route only.
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.
Tuition and fees
The MHS has:
- an application fee
- a program admission fee
Tuition is then paid on a course-by-course basis.