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
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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
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Women and Men's Health
- Children's Health
- Adult Health
- Mental Health
- Older Adult Health
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Athabasca, Canada
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- We believe in education and learning opportunities for everyone. That’s why Athabasca University programs are made to work for our students regardless of level of experience, previous grades or degrees.
- It’s our priority to ensure that our post-secondary online education is accessible and flexible, so our admission policy accepts undergraduate students to a program as long as they pass the minimum age restriction of 16 years of age.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents10121 CAD / year≈ 10121 CAD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents8966 CAD / year≈ 8966 CAD / year
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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