Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Monthly; enrol any time
Health Sciences
Prepare for a leadership position in the health system with Athabasca University’s Master of Health Studies. This online program will give you the skills to discern emerging trends and provide leadership to health systems and organizations.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines | Study mode: online | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In the Master of Health Studies program, you'll start with core courses that lay the foundational knowledge in health disciplines and inquiry methods. As you advance, you'll have the flexibility to choose from a diverse range of curriculum courses, covering everything from leadership roles in health to policy analysis, allowing you to tailor your education to your professional interests.
After completing the Master of Health Studies program, you'll be well-equipped to step into leadership roles within a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Your newfound expertise in planning, implementation, and policy development will also open doors to roles like healthcare administrator, health policy analyst, or even an educator in health disciplines.
Admission requirements include a 4-year health-related baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA), or a 4-year non-health-related credential and experience in the healthcare field.
Domestic applicants: CAD 21,329 for the whole programme (2026). Estimated programme tuition stated by the source as 'Estimated program cost for MN and MHS students' for a student living in Canada taking all courses at AU (11 three-credit course equivalents), 2026-2027. AUGSA fees included; application and admission fe Source
Master of Business Administration: three intakes per year (fall start in August, winter start in January, spring start in May).
Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).
Master of Science – Earth System Science: monthly intakes.
Master of Counselling: September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: starts in May, September and January.
Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner: starts in May 2027, January 2028, September 2028 and January 2029.
Master of Business Administration: apply by June 15 for a fall start, Oct. 15 for a winter start and March 15 for a spring start. Program application fee $238; program admission fee $950 after acceptance (non-refundable).
Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Science – Earth System Science: monthly intakes; application fee payable with the online application. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Counselling: apply by Jan. 15 for a September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: apply by Nov. 1 for May, March 1 for September and July 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner: apply by Dec. 1, 2026 for May 2027, June 1, 2027 for January 2028, Feb. 1, 2028 for September 2028 and June 1, 2028 for January 2029. Late applications are not assessed. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Apply through the official page: https://www.athabascau.ca/applications-admissions/apply-au/index.html
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
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