Overview

The MSc in Health Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia students capacity to progress their research interests and equips a new generation of researchers to understand and respond to contemporary health challenges, especially those faced by northern, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. The interdisciplinary program provides opportunities for those interested in health within a changing health system to explore and research and to benefit from the diverse health research strengths in the School of Health Sciences and across UNBC.

Key facts:

Students pursue health research approaches that fit with their interests, learning from a range of research expertise spanning but not limited to biomedical, epidemiological, community health and ecohealth approaches. Our students also benefit from active research partnerships across and beyond the university that create opportunities for applied and community-oriented research, with direct experience working with and learning from a range of community partners.

The research-based Masters degree equips students for a thriving career in health research (including applications for PhD programs), and is well suited for established health professionals seeking a research-oriented program that will build on existing practice and skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Research Design and Data and Analysis

Univariate Statistics

Principles of Epidemiology

Advanced Techniques in Epidemiology

Qualitative Research Approaches in Health and Human Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences Occupational Health and Safety Health Education View 14 other Masters in Occupational Health and Safety in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate course in statistics or biostatistics. In addition to courses taught in departments of Mathematics or Statistics, courses that are included in social sciences programs such as psychology or sociology, and in the curricula of undergraduate health professions, meet this requirement.

In addition to meeting the admission application requirements outlines in Section 1.0 of the Graduate Admissions and Regulations, all applicants to the Health Sciences MSc Program are required to submit a Criminal Record Check search prior to the first day of classes in their entry semester.

Tuition Fee

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International

6466 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3233 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

4618 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2309 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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