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University of British Columbia · Vancouver, Canada

Master of Health Science

Postgraduate · Medicine

Master of Health Science

University of British Columbia · Vancouver, Canada

About this programme

The Master of Health Science (MHSc) degree is a degree designed to give the graduate strong clinical research methodology skills that can be applied to their academic and clinical interests. The program is adapted towards students who have an MD or equivalent (e.g., dentistry or veterinary medicine), and want to gain skills in applying epidemiological and statistical methods to evaluating and conducting clinical research. Students pursue course work in clinical research skills. These skills will include epidemiological design and analysis, systematic reviews, clinical trial design, data analysis and presentation. Qualitative as well as program and economic evaluation methodology courses are available. The underlying precepts for all courses are critical thinking skills. There will be an opportunity to explore health policy and population

Level
Postgraduate
Field
Medicine
Tuition
C$28,097 / year
English
IELTS 7
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
September

Visa

Visa required
Study Permit
Application fee
CAD 150
Proof of funds
CAD 22,895
Processing time
16 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (2)

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