The Master of Health Sciences (Indigenous and Northern Health) at Lakehead University is a thesis-based graduate program focused on research that improves health outcomes in Indigenous and northern communities. You will develop advanced skills in both quantitative and qualitative research methods and apply them to real-world health issues.
The Master of Health Sciences (Indigenous and Northern Health) program at Lakehead University is a thesis-based graduate program designed to enhance health outcomes in Indigenous and northern communities. This program equips students with advanced research skills, enabling them to tackle real-world health challenges through both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
The curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive foundation in health sciences research, featuring coursework that supports your thesis development. Key topics include:
Thesis component: The program culminates in a supervised thesis based on your chosen research question and methodology, resulting in a written thesis and academic evaluation.
Electives/special topics: Students have the opportunity to select additional graduate courses that align with their interests and enhance their methodological or topical expertise.
Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of B from their previous academic studies. Additionally, international students must demonstrate proficiency in English through accepted language tests.
Graduates of the Master of Health Sciences (Indigenous and Northern Health) program can pursue various career paths in public health, research, policy development, and community health initiatives. The skills acquired through this program prepare students to make significant contributions to improving health outcomes in Indigenous and northern communities.
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