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Master of Health Sciences
- Waterloo, Canada
- 0.83 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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 (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): 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 honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field
- usually with a B to B+ average in the last two years; some programmes ask for work experience
- GMAT/GRE
- a portfolio
- audition or interview as stated on the programme page.
Accepted academic background
Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field, MSW and MBA also look for relevant work experience
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 83 (20 per skill
- TOEFL PBT 4.5 overall and 4.0 per band from January 2026)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560
Documents you’ll need
- OUAC Application Summary
- Postsecondary Transcripts
- Confidential References
- English Proficiency Evidence if Applicable
- Program-Specific Statement of Intent or Resume if Required
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline (international deadlines are usually March 30). Apply online through OUAC and pay the non-refundable application fee
- 130 CAD standard and 105-230 CAD by programme. Upload the documents in the programme checklist to the application portal. Accept the offer and pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks (credited to first-term tuition). Apply for the study permit. Graduate students need no provincial attestation letter from 2026-01-01.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,104 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
2 scholarships connected to this program.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.83 years.
Tuition is $27,104 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 83 (20 per skill, TOEFL PBT 4.5 overall and 4.0 per band from January 2026), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560.
2 scholarships are connected to this program.