At the School of Health Administration at Dalhousie University, students can obtain a Master of Health Administration degree either on-site in approximately two years or online in approximately three years. Courses include subjects like managerial epidemiology, management control and funding systems in health care and health care law. Online students can choose from many of the same classes as their traditional-learning classmates. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum B+ grade average.
Dalhousie University
5161 George Street
Halifax
Nova Scotia B3J 1M7
Canada
902-494-7097
dal.ca
The University of British Columbia offers a Master of Health Administration degree. Its competitive program emphasizes the need for students to have work experience before applying; the average age of students is 33 years old. The 24-month intensive program includes classes on weekends and prepares students for careers in hospital administration, pharmaceuticals, residential care or research facilities.
University of British Columbia
5804 Fairview Avenue
Vancouver
British Columbia V6T 1Z3
Canada
604-822-2366
ubc.ca
Students can choose to study in either English or French, Canada's two official languages, at the University of Ottawa. The Master of Health Administration program at the Telfer School of Management is offered solely in English. Students are required to complete a 16-week residency at a local hospital, clinic or nursing center to gain real-world experience before graduation. The program is broken up into blocks, with two blocks of classes offered each semester and examinations in between.
University of Ottawa
55 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa
Ontario K1N 6N5
Canada
613-562-5731
uottawa.ca