Health Evaluation - Master of Health Evaluation (MHE) (Online) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

The Master of Health Evaluation (MHE) program is designed for professional evaluators and practicing health professionals seeking exciting careers in future healthcare decision-making. The first of its kind in Canada, this unique program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and field experience you need to address complex health challenges on both a national and global scale. Upon graduation, you’ll be adept at evaluative thinking, well-versed in systems science, evaluation theory and methods, and possess excellent skills in communication and stakeholder engagement.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Public Health Sciences | Duration: 16 months (full-time); 40 months (part-time) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September); Note: In order for an application to be considered, all required documentation, including academic references, must be submitted on or before this date. | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Coursework.

Career pathways

The Master of Health Evaluation (MHE) program is designed for professional evaluators and practicing health professionals seeking exciting careers in future healthcare decision-making.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An overall 75% average in a four-year undergraduate degree program in a health or related field from a recognized university. Examples of backgrounds would include, but not be limited to, nursing, social science (e.g., psychology, social work), environmental health, medicine, physical and occupational therapy, pharmacy, optometry, and public health. Minimum of one year work or volunteer experience in an area relevant to public health, health promotion, health care, health systems, or program evaluation. Students must have a suitable background in statistics to meet prerequisite standards for all graduate level courses, before beginning coursework. An undergraduate course in statistical methods completed within the past five years with a minimum grade of 75% is required. Exceptions to this requirement may be made on occasion by admission committees considering student background and demonstrated analytic abilities. A statement of interest explaining the student's goals, aspirations, and potential for future leadership in the field.

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.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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