Master programs
Health Evaluation MHE
Full- or part-time | Online | Course-based
TheÌýMaster of Health Evaluation (MHE)ÌýprogramÌýis designed for professional evaluators and practicing health professionals seeking to grow their careers and improve health-care systems and practice. Graduates from the MHE program areÌýadept at evaluative thinking;Ìýwell versed in systems science, evaluation theory and methods;Ìýand have strengthsÌýin communication and stakeholder engagement.
Offered online, theÌýMHEÌýoffers flexibility for the working professional and can be completed in 2 to 4 years. Students completeÌýa four-month professional practicum.
Health Informatics MHI
Full- or part-time | Online | Course-based
The Master of HealthÌýInformatics (MHI) programÌýis designed for professionals with backgrounds in public health and/or health care who seek to grow their expertise in computer science and healthÌýinformatics. Students develop skills that will allow themÌýto identify, design and manageÌýinformaticsÌýsolutions relevant to health and health systems.
Offered online, theÌýMHIÌýoffers flexibility for the working professional and can be completed in 16 months to 4 years. Students completeÌýa four-month professional practicum.
Public Health MPH
Full- or part-time | Online | Course-based
The Master of Public Health (MPH)Ìýprovides the knowledge, toolsÌýand skills for management and leadership roles in public health settings. The program teachesÌýevidence-informed practice in public health,ÌýsociobehaviouralÌýhealth, environmental healthÌýand public healthÌýinformatics.
Offered online, the MPH offers flexibility for the working professional and can be completed in 2-4 years. On-campus attendance is required for two 2-week block courses. Students completeÌýa four-month professional practicum.
Public Health Sciences MSc
Full- or part-time | On campus | Thesis-based
TheÌýMSc in Public Health SciencesÌýprogram provides a trans-disciplinaryÌýpopulation health approach to addressing public and population health challenges in Canada and around the world. Our approach focuses on improving the health of the population across the lifespan and on reducing inequalities affecting the health of various subpopulations. You'll learn how to use research to improve the management and accountability of health promotion programs, health and healthcare systems.
Students in the MScÌýprogram can exemplify an area of expertise by pursuing a field in epidemiology and biostatistics, health evaluation, health informatics, health and environment, global health or aging and health.
Public Health Sciences (MSc) program detailsÌý|ÌýFaculty members in School of Public Health Sciences
Kinesiology and Health Sciences MSc | MKin
Full- or part-time | On campus | Thesis- or course-based
TheÌýMaster of Science (MSc) inÌýKinesiology and Health Sciences and MKin Kinesiology degrees focusÌýonÌýoptimizingÌýhealth, preventing injury and illnessÌýand extending years of high-quality life by examiningÌýcellular to societal implications of physical activity, nutritionÌýand lifestyle. Your coursework and research can be focused in one of three areas:Ìýbiomechanics, neuroscience or physiology and nutrition. Not only will you become an expert in your particular area, you will gain an understanding of how your area of research impacts other aspects of human health.
Program details: MKin Kinesiology (coursework) | MSc Kinesiology and Health Sciences (thesis)
Faculty members in Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Recreation and Leisure Studies MA
Full- or part-time | On campus- or Online | Thesis- or course-based
The Master of Arts (MA) in Recreation and Leisure Studies (RLS) examines the implications of leisure and leisure behaviour on individuals, communities and society. Students will understandÌýtheories and concepts related to leisure and examineÌýperspectivesÌýfromÌýsocial sciences and humanities.ÌýFaculty and graduate students in RLS have a wide range of expertise spanning social justice, aging and well-being, tourism and sustainable development, events, business, sport management, leisure and health and more.
Program details: MA Recreation and Leisure Studies (coursework) | MA Recreation and Leisure Studies (thesis)Ìý|ÌýFaculty members in Recreation and Leisure Studies
Social Work MSW
Full- or part-time | Primarily online | Course-based
Canada’s first health-focused online Master of Social Work (MSW)Ìýprogram is offered by the School of Social Work atÌýRenisonÌýUniversity College in collaboration with the Faculty of Health. The program provides students with knowledge and skills in advanced social work practice within a focus on health, research and scholarship, professional leadership, and social work supervision. This graduate program is delivered primarily onlineÌýallowing students to continue to participate in their home community while pursuing a graduate degree in social work. StudentsÌýattend two mandatoryÌýintensive 'Summer Institutes' (one-weekÌýcourses that take place on-campus)Ìýand completeÌý462 hours of MSW-supervised practicum.ÌýA Bachelor of Social Work degree is a mandatory admission requirement.
Aging, Health and Well-being PhD
Full- or part-time | On campus | Thesis-based | Collaborative
TheÌýPhDÌýin Aging, Health and Well-being provides you with an interdisciplinary platformÌýto investigate a broad range of issues related to the health and well-being of our aging population. StudentsÌýcan apply throughÌýany of the academic units in the Faculty of HealthÌýand access courses and resources across the Faculty, including dissertation committee membersÌýwho can add diverseÌýperspectives to approaching research problems.
Aging, Health and Well-being program detailsÌý| Aging, Health and Well-being researchers
Public Health Sciences PhD
Full- or part-time | On campus | Thesis-based
TheÌýPhDÌýin Public Health SciencesÌýprogram offers a wide-lens approach to addressing public and population healthÌýchallenges in Canada and around the world. The program will provide you with an interdisciplinary focus, specialized trainingÌýand advanced research skills.Ìý
Students in the PhD program can exemplify an area of expertise by pursuing a field in epidemiology and biostatistics, health evaluation, health informatics, health and environment, global health,Ìýaging and health or work and health.
Public Health Sciences (PhD)Ìý|ÌýFaculty members in School of Public Health Sciences
Kinesiology and Health Sciences PhD
Full- or part-time | On campus | Thesis-based
The doctoral program inÌýKinesiology and Health Sciences focusesÌýonÌýoptimizingÌýhealth, preventing injury and illnessÌýand extending years of high-quality life by examiningÌýcellular to societal implications of physical activity, nutritionÌýand lifestyle. You may specializeÌýin one of three areas:Ìýbiomechanics, neuroscience or physiology and nutrition. Our comprehensive research program is complemented by opportunities for teaching experience. Our laboratories, including the School of Anatomy, are among the best-equipped in North America.
Kinesiology and Health SciencesÌý(PhD) program detailsÌý|ÌýFaculty members in Department ofÌýKinesiology
Recreation and Leisure Studies PhD
Full- or part-time | On campus | Thesis-basedÌý
The PhD program provides opportunity for advanced study and research in the field ofÌýRecreation and Leisure Studies. The degree culminates in the completion of a doctoral thesis, which is expected to make an original and substantial contribution to knowledgeÌýin areas such as sport, therapeutic recreation, tourism and events. Students are also provided with opportunities for teaching and research assistantships, and are encouraged to participate in undergraduate teaching.
Recreation and Leisure Studies (PhD) program detailsÌý|ÌýFaculty members in Recreation and Leisure Studies