Overview

It provides students with opportunities to develop a comprehensive understanding of current professional practice in health science pedagogy and research principles in health science education.

Key Features

This master’s program leads to the degree Master of Science in Health Science Education for health science clinical educators (physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, midwives, physician assistants, etc.), and others who teach in health sciences education, research, and academic clinical care, and who lead in health care settings.

The Health Sciences Education program from McMaster University builds on the internationally renowned signature pedagogies in health science education developed and pioneered at McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, (Problem-Based Learning, Self-Directed Learning).

Programme Structure

The program offers two completion pathways: a course-based option or a thesis-based option. The program will be highly accessible through a blended delivery format of online and classroom formats.

The program will act as a strategy to enhance collaborative, patient-centred care by engaging learners in inter- and intra-professional practice; to shape the future of education in health science professional programs; and to foster health professions leadership and succession planning.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Health Sciences Health Education View 118 other Masters in Health Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year undergraduate degree with at least a B+ from an AUCC Member School (equivalent to a McMaster 8.5 GPA out of 12.0) in the final year in all courses in the [health science related] discipline

An official transcript of academic work completed to date at all post-secondary institutions attended, sent directly from the issuing institution(s).

Two confidential letters of recommendation from recent mentors

Curriculum Vitae to include work experience and list of educational experiences.

Written answers to a series of pre-determined questions concerning the applicant’s interest and goals for studying in the Health Sciences Education Graduate Program

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24424 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4536 CAD / year

≈ 4536 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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Funding

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Duration

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English requirements

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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

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