Program Overview
The MSc Interdisciplinary Health at Laurentian 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 MSc Interdisciplinary 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: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Greater Sudbury, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Interdisciplinary 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
- Thesis
- Major Paper
- Theoretical Perspectives in Interdisciplinary Health
- Research Design and Methods in Interdisciplinary Health
- Health and Development Over the Life Span
- Advanced Topics in Socialization and the Family
- Sociology of Language
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students accepted into the program typically have an Honours Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Human Kinetics, or Sociology (or a related field) with an overall average of at least B+. Should a student not meet the minimum academic standing, the student has the option of successfully completing a qualifying year in one of the three academic disciplines.
Students will have their qualifications examined and may be required to complete additional course work or a qualifying year.
Those students looking to pursue the M.Sc. path are required to possess a B.Sc. degree in one of the parent disciplines or a related field. At Laurentian, for instance, the parent disciplines are Kinesiology or Behavioural Neuroscience. A related field at Laurentian would be Nursing or Biology.
Application Process:
Application forms are now on-line. A supplementary form needs to be completed and sent to the Admissions office.
Applicants wishing to accept the offer of admission must return the response document to the Office of Admissions. Failure to return the response document will mean that applicants will not receive a registration package.
Any initial inquiries about the program should be made to the program coordinator or the Office of Admissions
Language Requirements
For admission to a degree program, a student must meet one of the language requirements listed below in addition to the academic requirements:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum score: 230 computer-based, 570 paper-based, 88 Internet-based)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)(minimum score: 6.5)
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) (minimum score: 85)
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment Test (minimum score: 70, with 60 in writing proficiency)
- Cambridge English Proficiency (minimum result: C)
- Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) (minimum score: 60)
- Three years of full time senior-level studies in an English-language secondary school or post-secondary institution (official documents required) (evaluated on an individual basis; at the Admissions Committee\'s discretion)
- Laurentian EAP Level 3 exam with a score of 70% or higher
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Laurentian 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 Laurentian University
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Canada
mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
