Offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, MA/MS in Health Administration is a master's degree in Healthcare Administration programme. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 41,782 per year (CAD 17,097 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Healthcare Administration
Duration: 16 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 17,097 / year
International tuition: CAD 41,782 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Health Administration is a graduate program delivered in person at Dalhousie's Halifax campus, running 16 months or longer and open to full-time or part-time study. It is CAHME-accredited and fulfils requirements toward the Certified Health Executive designation. The curriculum builds leadership, management, and analytical skills for health systems, uses Canada's LEADS in a Caring Environment framework, and includes interprofessional education alongside students from other health disciplines. Students choose between a course-based, professional track or a thesis option supervised by faculty, and complete a four-month residency placement that provides practical work experience. Cohorts are described as blended, mixing experienced practitioners such as nurses, surgeons, dentists, and pharmacists with recent graduates who have no prior health administration background. The program suits candidates from any discipline aiming for leadership roles in health system planning, operations, quality improvement, or policy, whether or not they already work in healthcare.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a minimum B average (GPA 3.0) in the last 60 credit hours of study. Quantitative proficiency must be shown through a 3.0-credit statistics course with a grade of A- or higher, or acceptable scores on the GMAT, GRE, MCAT, or LSAT (for example, a GMAT Focus score of 515 or higher). Non-native English speakers need a TOEFL iBT score of at least 92 or an IELTS Academic score of at least 7.0. The application deadline is January 31, 2027, for a September 2027 start; the program runs 16 months or longer.
