Overview

Learning outcomes

This online program in Health Studies from Athabasca University 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.

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.

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

Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athabasca, Canada

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 18 other Masters in Health Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

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 Fee

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International

2109 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2109 CAD per module during 84 months.
National

1864 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1864 CAD per module during 84 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Health Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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