Master of Science [M.S] (Health Sciences)
Field of Study:
CA$60,768/Yr
- 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.
Important Dates
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Application Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$60768 (CAD 60768) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room And Board | CA$4755 (CAD 4755) |
Food | CA$3330 (CAD 3330) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$8421 (CAD 8421) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
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.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
- Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
Following are the Job opportunities for MSc Health Sciences students:
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Clinical Management
- Project Manager
- Occupational Health
- Informatics
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,222/Yr$1,222 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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