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Master of Social Dimensions of Health in MSc

University of Victoria

  • Victoria, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Science in Social Dimensions of Health is a full-time graduate degree offered by the Faculty of Health at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.

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 knowledge of Social Dimensions of Health in MSc
  • Interpret scientific evidence
  • Develop discipline knowledge and communicate health-related findings. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
  • Not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

  • Potential pathways related to Social Dimensions of Health in MSc include health-related services
  • Laboratory work
  • Public health
  • Research and further study. Individual roles may require further training
  • Licensing or professional experience
  • Employment is not guaranteed.

Curriculum

  • Research-oriented master's in Social Dimensions of Health combining graduate coursework with a thesis or major project completed under a supervisor. Required courses include Social Dimensions of Health Perspectives Colloquium I and Social Dimensions of Health Methods Colloquium II. Department focus areas: Social determinants of health
  • Health policy
  • Law and bioethics
  • Health of populations and History of medicine.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution with the equivalent of a B average over the last two years
  • Plus any programme-specific requirements
  • English proficiency by test unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

4-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by UVic, Programme-specific requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0
  • PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests)
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$8,814 CAD
Application fee$187 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusVictoria Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentSocial Dimensions of Health Program
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarships may be available for eligible applicants, Award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.