The MSc in Health Sciences will be a new thesis-based master’s program situated within the Department of Health Sciences (HE), in the Faculty of Science. The program will have two fields of study: (1) Molecular and Medical Sciences (MMS) and (2) Community, Public and Population Health (CPPH).  Each field of study will have similar, yet unique program requirements; students in the Molecular and Medical Science field of study will be required to take 1.0 credits of required courses, and to complete a master’s thesis (1.0 credits). For students in the Community, Public and Population Health field, program requirements will include 1.5 credits of required courses, and a master’s thesis (1.0 credits). Given the course-light nature of the degree, students in both fields are expected to have opportunity for significant laboratory/research group experiences, and intensive mentoring by a direct supervisor.

Our interdisciplinary faculty bring the most up-to-date knowledge, methods and theoretical approaches in health sciences including health equity issues, the social determinants of health, illness pathways, epigenetics, advances in immunology, cancer biology, virology, stem cell research, neuroscience, nutritional sciences, Indigenous People’s health, workplace occupational stress, neighbourhood stress, social marginalization, and population health. Our faculty are also experts in knowledge translation, contributing innovative solutions to complex health problems. They are research-intensive and have highly active and impressive research groups/laboratories. The interdisciplinary MSc in Health Sciences will attract high-achieving students, preparing them for research, policy, and direct service careers in the broader health sector, or opportunities for further graduate or professional education.