Program Overview
The Health at McMaster University is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Social Science Perspectives on Health and Aging
- Social Systems, Services and Policy: Critical Perspectives
- Special Topics in Aging
- Special Topics in Health
- Independent Study
- Reading Course
- Health and Aging in a Global and International Context
- Socio-Cultural Aspects of Health and Aging
- Health, Aging and the Media
- The Health Care System and the Older Person
- Globalization and Health
- Critical Perspectives on Aging
- Qualitative and Historical Methods in Studies of Health and Aging
- Critical Perspectives in Health Studies
- Quantitative Research Methods in Studies of Health and Aging
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Honours Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a related field
- An average of B+ or better in the final two years of full-time undergraduate studies (or equivalent)
- Strong interest in health and/or aging studies
Only COMPLETE applications will be reviewed by the Department.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McMaster University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
