Master of Science [M.S] Health Sciences
- Simon Fraser University offers MSc in Health Sciences for a duration of 2-3 years.
- It is an academic, research-based degree program at SFU that allows students to complete it in 6 to 9 terms.
- The MSc program is also an on-campus, thesis-based graduate degree offered on a full-time basis.
- The Major components of the Health Science program are:
- Diagnostic services
- Health informatics
- Support services
- Therapeutic services
- Biotechnology research and development
- This program consists of 3 options: course work, thesis, or project option for a minimum of 30 units.
- Students involved in research have to complete 12 credits of coursework and a thesis proposal.
- Faculty of Health Sciences offers 3 graduate programs, allowing a diverse approach to advanced education in health sciences are:
- Master of Public Health (Full-time, completed in 5 terms)
- MSc in Health Sciences Full-time, completed in 6-9 terms)
- Ph.D. in Health Sciences (Full-time, completed in 12–15 terms)
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- The student-faculty ratio is 27:1, which helps to increase interaction between professors and students.
- The FSH organized research seminar series, focuses on the research of the faculty and related researchers held in the fall and spring semesters.
- The department approaches both the research and educational programs in a multi-disciplinary way, encouraging researchers, students, and professors from different disciplines to collaborate.
- MSc Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University ranks 2nd in Research according to QS ranking 2019 in Canada.
- The Research Faculty of Health Science department has received many awards like Graduate Fellowships, SFU Donor Awards, etc.
- Job opportunities after MSc Health Sciences as Nursing Home Administrator, Clinical Management, etc and the average salary is 52,200 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | $45576 | $45576 | $45576 |
| Health Insurance | $632 | $632 | $632 |
| Total Fees | $46208 | $46208 | $46208 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's degree in science or any related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.33 is required to be eligible for the program.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students may be admitted with lower formal qualifications when there is significant experience relevant to the proposed area of scholarship.
- For the thesis-based M.Sc program, admission is offered based upon participation in research projects, and academic awards.
- If students have any work experience then the chances of accepting the applications are more.
Others:
Students may be admitted with lower formal qualifications when a student has significant experience relevant to the proposed area of scholarship.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree in any field from a recognized University
- Students have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) or a minimum of 3.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits of UG coursework.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.
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 to get admission to this program.