Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Health Evaluation (MHE) program is designed for professional evaluators and practicing health professionals seeking exciting careers in future healthcare decision-making. This unique program will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and field experience needed to address complex health challenges on both a national and global scale.

Program Highlights

• Hands-on experience in a professional setting through an experiential practicum.
• A strong curriculum based on the core competencies for evaluation practice established by the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES).
• Online program with the flexibility of a full- or part-time workload so that the degree can cater to professional and academic goals.

Program Details

Department/School

The program is offered by the School of Public Health Sciences.

Faculty

The program is part of the Faculty of Health.

Admit Term(s)

The program admits students in the Fall term (September - December).

Delivery Mode

The program is delivered online.

Program Type

The program is a Master's, Professional degree.

Length of Program

The program can be completed in 16 months (full-time) or 48 months (part-time).

Registration Option(s)

Students can register as full-time or part-time.

Study Option(s)

The program is offered as coursework.

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)

Admission Requirements

• An overall 75% average in a four-year undergraduate degree program in a health or related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of one year work or volunteer experience in an area relevant to public health, health promotion, health care, health systems, or program evaluation.
• Students must have a suitable background in statistics to meet prerequisite standards for all graduate level courses, before beginning coursework.
• A statement of interest explaining the student's goals, aspirations, and potential for future leadership in the field.

Degree Requirements

Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that can be anticipated as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Indicating past academic and professional experience.
• Program-Specific Questions (PSQ): These are questions specific to the program being applied to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Two references are required. One from an academic source, unless more than 5 years have elapsed since the applicant last registered in a university course, in which case both references can be from professional sources. At least one of the professional referees must be asked to comment specifically on the applicant's academic abilities.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and Fees

Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for the program. Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.