Program Overview

Master of Health Evaluation

The Master of Health Evaluation (MHE) program is designed for professional evaluators and practicing health professionals seeking exciting careers in future health care decision-making. Graduates will be adept at evaluative thinking, well versed in systems science, evaluation theory and methods, and possess excellent skills in communication and stakeholder engagement.

Program Overview

• Innovative program design - this is the first MHE professional graduate program in Canada
• Strong curriculum - the program is based on the core competencies for evaluation practice established by the Canadian Evaluation Society
• Meets the demands of the field - provides students with the knowledge, skills, and field experience required to address complex health challenges in Canada and across the globe
• International perspective - includes national and global perspectives of health policy and evaluation
• Creates opportunities - the MHE encourages collaboration with health sector stakeholders and applied researchers through coursework and the practicum component
• The MHE program is flexible for the working professional and is completed online as a part-time or full-time student.

Admission Requirements

• The minimum Graduate Studies application standard for admission is a CGPA of 3.0 or 75%.
• Successful applicants in the professional programs in 2023/2024 had an average GPA of 78%.
• Application deadline: February 1
• In order for an application to be considered, all required documentation, including academic references, must be submitted on or before this date.

Course Offerings and Program Sequence

As a student in the program, you'll be required to take ten graduate-level courses. The program consists of seven required courses, two elective courses, and an applied professional practicum course (HLTH 640) component of at least 420 hours.

Professional Practicum

Gain work experience by completing a 420-hour professional practicum at a hospital, health unit, provincial or federal governmental agency, or non-governmental organization. Working closely with the Experiential Learning and Communications Specialist, you will lead your search to find a meaningful practicum that will provide you with an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a professional setting and to connect with future employers.

Previous Practicum Sites and Projects

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: Create and implement an evaluation plan for the wellness centre
• The eHealth Centre for Excellence: Support the evaluation of the pilot eConsult/eReferral project
• Parachute Canada: Evaluate impact of Parachute Brain Waves program
• SickKids Hospital: Develop evaluation framework for virtual care strategy
• Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario: Develop best practice and evaluation guidelines

Funding and Awards

A variety of scholarships, assistantships, and other forms of financial aid are available for graduate students in any professional graduate program. Most of these awards are for full-time graduate students only.

Career Outcome

By the numbers, career outcome, and alumni stories are available to provide insight into the program's success and the opportunities available to graduates.