Program Overview
The Health Promotion at Dalhousie 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 Promotion 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 7
- Tuition: CAD 19,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,108 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Promotion 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
- Advanced Research Methods in the Social and Natural Sciences OR comparable course approved by the thesis advisor
- Intermediate Statistics for Health Sciences Prerequisite: Before entering HPRO 5503.03, students must have completed an introductory course in statistics with at least a B grade.
- Current Frameworks in Health Promotion OR HPRO 5516.03: Theoretical & Scientific Bases of Health Promotion.
- Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Promotion.
- Thesis
- Womens Health and the Environment
- Independent Studies. Open to independent completion of study. Interested students should consult the Graduate Coordinator prior to registering in the course.
- Topics in Biopsychosocial Health. Cross-listed with PSYO 6809.03.
- Qualitative Research Methods.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four-year Bachelors degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 19,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,108 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 19,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,108 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dalhousie 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 Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
