Program Overview
The Health Sciences Education at University of Alberta is a MEd programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 Sciences Education 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Edmonton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Sciences Education 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
- Interprofessional communities of practice/learners, facilitating regular opportunities for engagement, practice and critical reflection. Instructors and learners come from different professional backgrounds, contexts and perspectives and course subject matter will be interprofessional in nature;
- Clinically and professionally relevant educational content;
- Exposure to new technologies used in teaching, research and practice (eg. simulations, digital media in health care, blended learning environments);
- Practical considerations of the learning needs of health providers/educators to continue full-time employment while studying;
- Instructors and supervisors from the Faculty of Education and health sciences faculties.
- EDPY 597 Philosophy of Teaching (3)
- EDPY 501 Introduction to Methods of Educational Research (3)
- EDPS 521 Learning and Teaching at the Adult Level (3)
- EDPY 597 Curriculum studies in the Health Sciences (3)
- EDPY 597 Advanced Research Methods (3)
- EDPY 597 Assessment and Evaluation in the Health Sciences Classroom and Clinical Setting (6)
- EDPY 597 Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum (3)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students admitted to the program come from a variety of health disciplines and meet the following minimum admission requirements:
a four year undergraduate degree (normally in a health related discipline) with a cumulative average of a minimum of 3.0 GPA (on a four point letter grading scale), or equivalent, in the last *60 of the program;
three letters of reference (two of which must be from someone knowledgeable about the applicants abilities and potential to pursue academic work.);
teaching experience in a health related discipline;
a Statement of Intent which includes scholarly interests and relevance of work and teaching experience (500-800 words):
- explanation of what is desired from this degree,
- areas of interest in scholarly work or research,
- professional interests,
- interest in interprofessional teamwork in education and practice
Curriculum Vitae
Official transcripts from all accredited post-secondary institutions attended. Applicants from other countries must provide an official degree certificate accompanied by marksheets in original language and English translation outlining all courses taken and grades obtained for all postsecondary institutions attended; and
where applicable (see §203.24), a TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper-based) with a score of 25 for "speaking" and not less than 22 in the other categories (internet-based).
Admission decisions are made based on:
previous academic record,
relevant practical experience,
letters of recommendation, and
statement of intent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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