Health Sciences
The Department of Health Sciences provides students with an understanding of the complexities of public health and health sciences through a focus on individuals, communities, and organizations. Our graduate programs will ensure students emerge as professionals and health researchers who will contribute to the enhancement of the overall health of Canadians.
The Department of Health Sciences also offers an undergraduate Minor in Aging and Health to all students. Our undergraduate Minor in Aging and Health allows students to understand the needs and issues facing older adults, aging throughout the course of life, the impact of aging on populations and society, as well as the impact of society on people as they age.
PhD Health Sciences
Take your research skills to the next level with Lakehead University’s Health Sciences doctoral program. Work with faculty and the community to better the health of at-risk populations through high-quality applied health research.
The September 2022 application cycle for the PhD in Health Sciences program is CLOSED!
Please note, you must have a potential supervisor identified before you apply. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Click here to learn how to apply to our PhD in Health Sciences program
Build capacity as an engaged health researcher
Master of Public Health
What are the core competencies of public health professionals in Canada?
The Public Health Agency of Canada "Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada, Release 1.0 informs on the required knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to practice public health in Canada. The 36 core competencies represent the foundation on which effective public health practice is built, and are organized into 7 categories: (1) Public Health Sciences; (2) Assessment and Analysis; (3) Policy and Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation; (4) Partnerships, Collaboration and Advocacy; (5) Diversity and Inclusiveness; (6) Communication; and (7) Leadership. Note that these core competencies form the basis of evaluation in our Master of Public Health programs (including programs with Thesis or specializations).
Please review the document carefully to learn about the core competencies for public health practice in Canada to understand what is expected of students and professionals in the field of public health: Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada.pdf
Develop your leadership potential with one of Lakehead University’s Master of Public Health programs. Whatever your schedule, our distance learning environment with flexible full-time study, or on-campus with full-time study gives you the opportunity to take your career to the next level.
The September 2022 application cycle for the Master of Public Health programs is NOW OPEN! Complete applications are due by February 1, 2022.
Please note, if applying to the thesis-based program, you must have a potential supervisor identified before you apply. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Click here to learn how to apply to our Master of Public Health program
Broaden your horizons as a public health professional!
Master of Health Sciences
Lakehead University’s Master of Health Sciences Program gives you the knowledge and research skills you need. Offering the only MHSc program between Winnipeg and Southern Ontario, this innovative program prepares you to be a part of the change
The September 2022 application cycle for the Master of Health Sciences programs is NOW OPEN! Complete applications are due by February 1, 2022.
Please note, you must have a potential supervisor identified before you apply. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Click here to learn how to apply to our Master of Health Sciences program
Make a positive impact through involvement in health research
EVENTS
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Jan 27 |
HEALTH RESEARCH SPEAKER SERIES: Implementing and evaluating socially accountable learning health systems in Northern Ontario 3:00 PM Online |
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Mar 24 |
HEALTH RESEARCH SPEAKER SERIES; Let’s do better: Non- COVID-19 research should advance during the pandemic 3:00 PM Online event via Webex |
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May 26 |
HEALTH RESEARCH SPEAKER SERIES: Health human resource planning using data analytics and administrative datasets 3:00 PM Online event via Webex |
NEWS
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Jan 19 |
Government of Canada renews one of Lakehead University’s Canada Research Chairs The Government of Canada recently announced a new investment of more than $151 million to support 188 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs,... full story |
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Dec 20 |
Lakehead University professors receiving $818k from SSHRC for exciting research with community partners Lakehead University research teams are receiving more than $818,000 in Partnership Engage Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research... full story |
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Sep 28 |
Lakehead University research team will examine critical issues with Ontario’s food systems Dr. Charles Levkoe is receiving $100,000 from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and $50,000 from Lakehead University to offer critical... full story |
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Aug 11 |
Lakehead University and TBRHRI researchers receiving more than $244,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation Lakehead University and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute scientists are receiving a total of more than $244,000 in research grants... full story |