The Master of Science (5 credits) and PhD (10 credits) in Health Sciences build upon the current BSc in Health Sciences and Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy offered by the Department of Health Sciences to provide graduate students with greater theoretical knowledge and research expertise in the area of health sciences.

These new interdisciplinary research-intensive programs, which will be housed in Carleton’s new Health Sciences building, allow graduates to acquire the skills and proficiencies necessary to excel in health careers including health research and education, across public, private and non- governmental health sectors. To encourage interdisciplinarity and enhance the student’s sense of belonging to a community of health scientists, there is a common core course (0.5 credit) that will be required for all enrolled graduate students. This course will bring students together to foster knowledge translation across health disciplines and between students with different backgrounds, to discuss topical and complex health problems, advances, and solutions. In addition to this common course, MSc students will complete one more core course (0.5 credit) and a thesis (4.0 credits), and PhD candidates will complete two other core courses (1.0 credit) and a dissertation (8.5 credits). Students may also enroll in the Data Science specialization, a collaborative specialization currently offered at the Master’s level.

Despite the great demand for health sciences education at the graduate level, and the growing need for such programs to position graduates for success in the rapidly changing job market and in subsequent professional programs, few stand-alone graduate programs in health sciences exist, and fewer still are interdisciplinary as are Carleton’s new programs. Carleton’s programs are also distinct from those currently offered at other universities, because of the relationships the Department of Health Sciences has with local, national, and international organizations. Through these partnerships and collaborations, students will be exposed to and engage in internationally recognized, high-impact research.