Why study this program?
The Master of Education in Health Sciences Education (MHSE) is designed for health professionals or health professional educators working full time in a wide number of disciplines. You will integrate your area(s) of interest throughout your studies and explore the challenges and opportunities associated with health professional education. This program covers foundational theory in the areas of educational pedagogy, education research and interprofessional leadership that can be readily applied in the health professional workplace.
To optimize the learning experience, the program is cohort-based. Students come from medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nutrition, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, speech-language pathology and paramedicine — to name a few — diversity which supports rich learning conversations and insights about HSE.
More information about the MHSE degree can be found on the Faculty of Education’s MHSE web page.
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Length of Program
The maximum time to complete the course-based MHSE program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is six years.
The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MHSE program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is four years.
Schedule: Part-Time, Synchronous
Approx Workload: 12 - 15 Hours/Week
Average Time to Complete: 3 Years
Application Period
- Applications Open: November 1
- Applications Close: May 31
The MHSE program can be taken as a course-based program or a thesis-based program.
For the course-based program, students are required to complete 33 units in graduate-level coursework, including 24 units of required courses, 6 units in elective courses, and a 3-unit capping exercise.
For the thesis-based program, students are required to complete 24 units of required coursework and a thesis.
Required Courses (24 units)
- EDHS 501 - Philosophy of Teaching
- EDHS 502 - Learning and Teaching at the Adult Level
- EDHS 503 - Introduction to Methods of Educational Research
- EDHS 504 - Curriculum Studies in the Health Sciences
- EDHS 505 - Program Evaluation
- EDHS 506 - Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum
- EDHS 507 - Assessment in Health Sciences I
- EDHS 508 - Assessment in Health Sciences II
In addition to the required courses, students must complete the following:
Course-based Program
Elective Courses (6 units)
- Two graduate-level (500 or higher) elective courses, to be selected in consultation with their advisor.
Capstone Exercise
Thesis-based Program
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Registration in 900-level THES.
Professional Development Requirement
Students in the MHSE program fulfill the GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement through their program.
At the University of Alberta, tuition differs between Canadian and international students, as well as between the type of program chosen (thesis-based or course-based).
For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies site.The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $35 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students. Opportunities vary by faculty.
Please note: there are limited funding opportunities available to students pursuing part-time graduate studies or those completing a certificate program.
Please refer to the detailed program information or email medhse@ualberta.ca.
General inquiriesPlease check out some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQS) to see if your question has been answered, or contact the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) during our office hours.
Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS)
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
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University of Alberta
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