Graduate Programs

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.

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PhD Health Sciences

Take your research skills to the next level with Lakehead University's Health Sciences doctoral program.

The PhD in Health Sciences is designed to be a research-intensive program emphasizing the development of research skills with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. It is a high-quality graduate program in which students, faculty, and staff will be engaged together in intense research and scholarly work, including creative and innovative endeavours. For more information, click the following: Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

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Master of Public Health

Develop your leadership potential with one of Lakehead University’s Master of Public Health programs.

The Master of Public Health program is primarily intended to build on the knowledge foundation of persons currently in the field of public health. The curriculum focuses on current issues in the science and/or service of public health, so that students may gain experience through opportunities in any of the fundamental disciplines that underlie public health. For more information, click the following: Master of Public Health

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Master of Health Sciences

Lakehead University’s Master of Health Sciences program gives you the knowledge and research skills you need.

The overall objective of the Master of Health Sciences program is to provide students with an understanding of the complexities of the health sciences through a focus on individuals, communities, and organizations. The program is primarily intended to prepare skilled graduates who will make a positive impact on health through involvement in research. For more information, click the following: Master of Health Sciences

 
Specializations within the Master of Health Sciences and Master of Public Health programs
  • Epidemiology (MHSc) (MPH)
  • Gerontology (MHSc) (MPH)
  • Indigenous and Northern Health (MHSc) (MPH)
  • Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health (MHSc) (MPH)
  • Nursing (MPH)
  • Nursing with Nurse Practitioner Electives (MPH)