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Master of Health Sciences

Lakehead University

  • Thunder Bay, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Lakehead University campus

About the program

A health sciences degree with four specialization tracks.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Health Sciences. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Health Sciences Specialist
  • Health Sciences Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Four tracks: Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning
  • Pre-Physical Therapy (preparing for DPT applications)
  • A pre-professional track for athletic training
  • Occupational therapy
  • Chiropractic and physician assistant programmes
  • And Public Health. A five-year B.S. To M.S. Option exists in public health education and promotion.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least B (second class) standing in the last 20 half courses; The academic unit must recommend admission; Programme-specific degree and documents apply.

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised institution with at least second class standing (B) in the last 20 half courses; Academic unit must recommend admission; Qualifying Year possible

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Undergraduate transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Health Sciences. Prepare degree certificates
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. Language evidence
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Lakehead University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$47,460, $35,679 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusThunder Bay
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Graduate Studies
DepartmentHealth Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteLakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left

Scholarships

Lakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.