At Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Canada, MA/MS in Health Sciences is offered as a master's degree in Health Sciences programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,708 per semester (CAD 2,749 per semester for local students).
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Health Sciences
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,749 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,708 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: lakeheadu.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) at Lakehead University is a thesis-based, on-campus program designed to prepare students to undertake a supervised research study in a relevant area of health. Students may pursue specializations in Epidemiology, Indigenous and Northern Health, Gerontology, or Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health. The curriculum combines required core courses with elective coursework chosen to support the student's research focus, and students are expected to demonstrate beginning competence in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Full-time students normally complete all degree requirements within six terms of continuous registration, while a flexible full-time option allows up to twelve terms. Admission requires a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with at least second-class (B) standing; preference is given to applicants who have completed prior coursework in research methods, such as statistics, qualitative inquiry, or epidemiology. Applicants submit a CV, a statement of goals and intentions, and two references.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute, holding a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second-class standing (B). Preference is given to applicants who have successfully completed research methods coursework, such as statistics, qualitative inquiry, or epidemiology. Applicants must submit a CV, a statement of goals and intentions, and two references. English language proficiency test results are required of applicants whose first language is not English.
