Master of Science (MSc)
The MSc program in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research emphasizes knowledge, analytical skills and formal evaluative methods with application to disease prevention, health promotion, patient-centered outcomes, and assessment of health service and system needs.
Admission Requirements
The typical MSc student has had undergraduate training in a scientific and/or health professional discipline, and often has experience in research or other work related to health. Admission standards are consistent with those of Dalhousie University's Faculty of Graduate Studies, with the exception of higher minimum requirements as follows: GPA 3.3, TOELF (iBT) 100, IELTS 7.5. The Epidemiology and Applied Health Research program requires the development and mastery of substantial quantitative skill. To ensure that applicants are likely to be successful in the program, we require evidence of quantitative proficiency, demonstrated by strong performance in a recent math or statistics course, or other evidence of quantitative skills. Enrolment is limited. Limited numbers of part-time students are accepted. Selected applicants will be interviewed as part of the admissions process.
Application Deadline
January 31 (for September start) is the deadline for completed applications.
Students planning to apply for Dalhousie University Scholarships or for external funding should be mindful of deadlines and should submit their program application materials well before this deadline to be reviewed for eligibility.
Curriculum
The program requires four core courses, three elective courses, a thesis development seminar, and a thesis. The four core courses are: Principles of Epidemiology and Population Health; Principles of Biostatistics; Advanced Epidemiology; and Biostatistical Modeling. The Master's thesis is a major part of the MSc program. A thesis includes the design and execution of an applied research project in the field of Epidemiology and Applied Health Research. Full-time students are expected to complete the program within two years.