As an MSc student in our program you will learn applied research skills and gain the hands-on research experience you need to compete for research careers in government, industry, the health-care system, non-profit organizations, and universities. During our 2-year program, you will complete 4 core courses and a thesis under the direction of an academic supervisor and thesis committee. Full-time or part-time study is available to students. Four courses are required in the first year: HLSC 5100: Research Methods (Fall term); HLSC 5200: Philosophy of Inquiry (Fall term); HLSC 5300: Advanced Statistics (Spring term); HLSC 5400: Advanced Qualitative Analysis (Spring term). Students can take up to 2 additional graduate-level courses if desired as part of their MSc degree.

Hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline; Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on the uLethbridge 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses; Demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) for graduate students. Because the capacity of the program is limited, not all students who meet the minimum admission requirements can be admitted. Criteria used for admission include: your record and letters of recommendation; your proposed supervisor’s record of scholarship, completed and current, especially in relation to your proposed work; the feasibility of your project in the light of available resources; your financial support.