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EHS Management at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Lead the way in emergency health services management with specialized training in theory and practice. Dalhousie’s Diploma of Emergency Health Services Management (DEHSM) provides current and future EHS leaders with the range of knowledge and skills required to effectively lead in a variety of Emergency and Disaster contexts.

Faculty: Health  |  Department: School of Health Administration  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September, January or summer semester  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The DEHSM is a 10-credit, one-year program that is delivered completely online. In your first semester you’ll start by exploring topics related to healthcare planning and finances as well as laws pertaining to health. In your second semester you’ll dive into more in-depth topics such as management processes and human resources issues pertaining to EHS.

Career pathways

The DEHSM was designed by EHS professionals and is geared towards developing the essential management skills to required to work in this field or to advance in your EHS career.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to meeting Dalhousie’s general admission requirements and completing the online undergraduate application form, applicants must provide: Official transcripts for previous academic study One letter of reference (academic or professional) Resume/curriculum vitae Mature students: Include a letter indicating your activities since leaving high school and how you plan to successfully complete the Diploma in Emergency Health Services Management if you are admitted. International students: If your first language is not English, you must provide proof that you meet Dalhousie’s English Language requirements. Learn about admissions requirements for international students

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: September, January or summer semester

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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