Health Sciences (MSc)

Program Overview

The MSc in Health Sciences program at the University of Lethbridge equips students with applied research skills and hands-on experience through core courses and a supervised thesis. The program emphasizes research in health, wellness, and quality of life, with a specialization option in Public Health. Graduates are prepared for research careers in various sectors, including government, healthcare, and academia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Objective:

• The program enables students to acquire applied research skills and hands-on research experience necessary to pursue research careers in government, industry, the health-care system, non-profit organizations, and universities.

Program Description:

• The University of Lethbridge is recognized as one of the most research-intensive universities for its size in Canada.
• Faculty members in Health Sciences actively engage in research programs that examine health, wellness, and quality of life within various populations, health systems, services, and policies.
• MSc students are actively involved in research activities and provided mentorship in a wide range of methodologies.

Outline:

• Program Components:
• - Students complete four core courses and a thesis under the supervision of an academic supervisor and thesis committee during the 2-year program.
• Core Courses:
• -- Health Sciences 5100 - Research Methodologies
• -- One of:
• --- Health Sciences 5300 - Advanced Statistics
• --- Health Sciences 5400 - Advanced Qualitative Analysis
• -- Additional courses to be selected in consultation with the student's supervisor.
• Public Health Specialization Option:

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• - Research careers in government, industry, the health-care system, non-profit organizations, and universities.