Applied Health Sciences (MSc)

Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences

Program Website: Applied Health Sciences

Field(s) of Specialization

• Health Sciences

Faculty and Administration

For a listing of program faculty and administrative contacts, please visit the program directory.

Program Description ­

Students receive a unique educational experience which combines mentorship of the student by a faculty supervisor and extensive small group work with fellow students and faculty. Students will gain in-depth training, knowledge and research experience through their thesis work while also benefiting from the broad, cross-disciplinary approach followed in the course work. The advanced course work and strong research experience are intended to prepare students to continue their graduate training at the doctoral level.

Facilities

The Faculty has many labs including behavioural/observation labs, “dry” biophysical labs, “wet” biophysical labs, functional assessment labs and anatomy/physiology teaching labs with specialized equipment. Students have access to a variety of software programs. 

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a four year Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution in a relevant discipline (for example, Health Studies, Nursing and Kinesiology), with an average of not less than 75% (mid-B) over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study. Students with a Bachelor’s degree in such related fields as Psychology, Planning, Sociology, Gerontology, Social Work, Biology and Business may also be eligible, although additional course work may be required. Applicants must have undergraduate preparation in research methods in either quantitative or qualitative data analysis. Applicants who do not have an undergraduate research methods course and/or an undergraduate data analysis course may be admitted to the program as a conditional student. These students, however, must successfully complete, at the undergraduate level, the research methods and/or data analysis course within the first two terms in order to continue in the program. Agreement from a faculty advisor to supervise the student is also required for admission to the program.

Applicants required to demonstrate English language proficiency must meet the standard minimum requirements established for graduate-level study.

The Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and recommend admission for a limited number of candidates.

Admission to part-time study is not normally available. Individuals interested in part-time study should consult with the Graduate Program Director.