Master of Science [M.S] - Master [less than a year]
$14,670 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Health Administration

  • Dalhousie University offers a Master of Health Administration for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s top research universities that have an ideal learning environment.
  • Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is one of three health administration programs in Canada to receive the prestigious CA+HME accreditation.
  • It is a professional program that builds on student's strengths and interests through courses and a 4-month residency and emerges with experience, networks, and a bright career ahead. 
  • Students have to complete 5 courses per term of preparatory education plus an interprofessional health education course in both year 1 and year 2.
  • The department provides 3 graduate degree program such as:
    • Master of Health Administration
    • Juris Doctor/Master of Health Administration
    • PhD in Health
  • Students receive comprehensive training and develop diverse skills necessary for managing the modern health care system.
  • Students will require to successfully completion of 54 to 66 credit hours.
  • Dalhousie and its School of Health Administration are active in the community and well connected to local and national health systems.
  • In-depth onsite education, strong partnerships, excellent residency placements, and distinguished faculty are combined in this internationally recognized program.
  • In the last year of 2019, 84% of the students were employed at graduation or within the first 3 months of their graduation.
  • The average salary goes up to 56,034 USD after completion of the program.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $12645 $12645
Books and supply $2025 $2025
Total Fees $14670 $14670

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 92 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 300 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test 550 800 2

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students have a four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.33 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required.
  • A Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a 3-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.