Program Overview
The Health Policy at University of Toronto is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 Policy 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Policy 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
- undertake clinical and health care research as an independent investigator and to compete for peer-reviewed funding.
- assess critically the results of clinical and health care research reported in the medical literature, to use the results of research in daily clinical practice, and to teach evidence-based practice in clinical-training programs.
- play a leadership role in translating the results of effectiveness and efficiency research into: clinical practice policies (practice guidelines), health policies, and reimbursement policies (e.g., the decision-making process of drugs and medical-devices approval).
- teach the principles of clinical and health care research to graduate students in research training programs.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
4-year undergraduate degree in a health profession from an accredited University (BScN, BScOT, BScPT, DMD, MD, MScN, etc.). MSc applicants should have graduated from a 4-year undergraduate program with at least a B+ standing in the last two years of study.
Statement of intent which identifies an area of research interest compatible with the expertise and interests of potential thesis advisors.
Two confidential letters of reference from academic and/or professional supervisors or other appropriate contact.
Relevant research experience.
Minimum release time of 3 weekdays.
Commitment to a career in research as an independent investigator able to compete for peer-reviewed funding.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Nov, 2026
About University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
public research university in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
