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Master of Arts Education (Health Professions Education) at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The Health Professions Education concentration prepares professionals who teach, supervise or support the training of health professionals, in research, curriculum and programme development, assessment and evaluation. It is offered online in English.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 24 months full-time or 24-48 months part-time (MA thesis)  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Themes include cultural and individual differences in teaching and learning, curriculum design, health professions teaching strategies, interprofessional education, learning assessment, adult education principles, programme evaluation and technology in education. The MA is a thesis programme.

Career pathways

Roles include clinician educator, clinical instructor, preceptor, residency program director and OSCE coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The requirements for admission listed below are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program. Candidates holding an honours bachelor's degree in education or equivalent, with a minimum overall undergraduate average of 70% (B), may be admitted directly to the master's program. Candidates for the concentration in Health Professions Education (M.A. and M.Ed.) must have: an honours bachelor’s degree in Education or the equivalent (an honours bachelor’s degree in science, in health sciences or in a related field). All candidates must understand and speak English fluently. Application Procedure and Documents Required Before submitting your application, make sure you read and

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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