Master of Science in Health Sciences in Canada at UNBC Canada

Program Overview for Master of Science in Health Sciences in Canada:

The MSc in Health Sciences offers a combined student-centred and community-oriented approach. 

The MSc strengthens student capacity to progress their research interests, and equips a new generation of researchers to understand and respond to contemporary health challenges, especially those faced by northern, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. 

The interdisciplinary program provides opportunities for those interested in health within a changing health system, to explore and research, and to benefit from the diverse health research strengths in the School of Health Sciences and across UNBC.

These are the international student eligibility for the Master of Science in Health Sciences in Canada

A four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Grade point average of at least 3.00 (B) in the work of the last 60 credit hours (approximately the last two years). A Baccalaureate degree is required for entry. The minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) is based on the UNBC 4.33 scale. The GPA from sending institutions will be assessed and converted to the UNBC scale when being considered for admission. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate course in statistics or biostatistics. In addition to courses taught in departments of Mathematics or Statistics, courses that are included in social sciences programs such as psychology or sociology, and in the curricula of undergraduate health professions, meet this requirement.

An undergraduate course in research methodology. Appropriate courses include those found in social science undergraduate programs, and in the curricula of undergraduate health professions.Other Admission Requirements:

• Statement of Academic Interests: Your academic interests and ambitions, reasons for applying, proposed supervisor, and a tentative selection of courses for the program you intend to take
• Proposed Supervisor’s Name
• Evidence of post-secondary education including official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Names/Email Address Information for Three (3) Academic Referees

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Master of Science in Health Sciences

A four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Grade point average of at least 3.00 (B) in the work of the last 60 credit hours (approximately the last two years). A Baccalaureate degree is required for entry. The minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) is based on the UNBC 4.33 scale. The GPA from sending institutions will be assessed and converted to the UNBC scale when being considered for admission. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate course in statistics or biostatistics. In addition to courses taught in departments of Mathematics or Statistics, courses that are included in social sciences programs such as psychology or sociology, and in the curricula of undergraduate health professions, meet this requirement.

An undergraduate course in research methodology. Appropriate courses include those found in social science undergraduate programs, and in the curricula of undergraduate health professions.Other Admission Requirements:

• Statement of Academic Interests: Your academic interests and ambitions, reasons for applying, proposed supervisor, and a tentative selection of courses for the program you intend to take
• Proposed Supervisor’s Name
• Evidence of post-secondary education including official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Names/Email Address Information for Three (3) Academic Referees

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Science in Health Sciences to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Science in Health Sciences in Canada.

There are many financial awards available for students:

• Teaching Assistantship
• BC Student Assistance Program
• Assistance for Students with Permanent Disabilities