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Occupational Science (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

The MSc in Occupational Science is a 100% online degree from the School of Occupational Therapy, studying human occupation as it relates to health, justice and the earth. It offers a thesis stream or a course stream with a capstone project, full-time or part-time, and does not lead to occupational therapy practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Health / Graduate Studies  |  Department: School of Occupational Therapy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The programme is 24 credits (course stream) or 12 credits plus a thesis equivalent to 12 credits (thesis stream). Full-time students typically take courses in year one, then a thesis or major capstone project in year two.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed four-year baccalaureate degree in an area that can be related to occupational therapy or occupational science; GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.3 scale calculated on the last 20 half credits of the degree; Faculty of Graduate Studies general admission requirements; English language competency (such as TOEFL) as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Thesis students are advised to connect with prospective supervisors.

Domestic applicants: CAD 14,199 a year (2026). 2026-27 Graduate Studies Masters fee schedule, programme fee per year (full-time, Canadian citizens/permanent residents). Tuition only: excludes mandatory incidental, auxiliary and society fees. Non-Canadian master's students pay an additional internation Source

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

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