University of Ottawa campus

Health Sciences

Graduate Diploma in Health Education at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Health Education provides expertise in health education for health professionals involved in training others as professors, preceptors, clinical instructors or managers. It is offered in French jointly by the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Education, full-time or part-time (online applications currently accepted).

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Faculty of Education and Faculty of Medicine  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

15 credits: two compulsory 3-credit courses (Enseigner en santé parts 1 and 2) and three elective courses from the Health Education concentration, covering teaching strategies, programme design, learning assessment, programme evaluation, simulation, interprofessionalism and clinical placements.

Career pathways

Teaching, supervision and management roles in health professions training.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

To be admitted, one must : Hold a bachelor's degree in science, health sciences or a related field, or an undergraduate doctorate in medicine or pharmacy or have relevant work experience have an overall average of at least 70% (B) calculated according to Graduate Studies guidelines understand and be fluent in the language of instruction, which is French Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, qualified students meeting admission requirements could apply to one of the related master's programs (Master of Education, Health Education concentration; Master of Arts in Education Health Education concentration), and, upon admission, complete the requirements for those programs with credits granted

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00. Graduate certificate and diploma applicants may be required to pay a non-refundable admission deposit by the date in the offer, credited to tuition; international graduate diploma applicants need a provincial attestation letter, guaranteed once the offer is accepted and the deposit paid by the deadline.

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.