Overview

The Master of Health Studies at Athabasca University is a comprehensive graduate programme designed to prepare health professionals for senior leadership positions within the evolving healthcare landscape. This online degree equips students with the essential skills required to anticipate emerging trends and provide strategic direction to diverse health organisations and systems.

Through this curriculum, students develop expertise in critical areas such as change management, evaluation, and the creation of successful research and project proposals. The programme is structured to accommodate working professionals, offering three annual intakes and a choice between course-based or thesis-based routes to suit individual career objectives.

Why Health Studies at Athabasca University?

Athabasca University provides a flexible learning environment that allows students to balance their professional commitments with advanced academic study. The programme is specifically tailored to address the rapid pace of change in health services, ensuring that graduates are equipped to lead through complex challenges in planning and implementation.

Students benefit from a variety of specialised focus areas, including leadership, health research, or teaching. This versatility ensures that the educational experience aligns with specific professional interests, whether in clinical management, policy analysis, or academic instruction within health disciplines.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 2147 per credit
• National fee: CAD 1902 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum begins with core foundational knowledge in health disciplines and inquiry methods before allowing for specialised study. Modules may include:

• Health Studies
• Nursing
• Leadership Roles in Health
• Policy Analysis
• Inquiry Methods
• Health Disciplines

Careers with Health Studies

Graduates of the programme are prepared for high-level leadership roles across various sectors, including government agencies, hospitals, and non-profit organisations. The expertise gained in policy development and health system evaluation opens doors to diverse professional pathways.

Potential career roles include:

• Health Care Administrator
• Health Policy Analyst
• Clinical Manager
• Public Health Advisor
• Health Services Manager
• Health Educator
• Research Coordinator
• Community Health Organizer
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Health Care Consultant