Master of Science in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation - Health Systems Research

The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) is training Canada’s future health leaders and researchers through its outstanding degree programs.At IHPME, you have the opportunity to learn within innovative research and professional programs that span a wide range of disciplines. IHPME offers the largest graduate programs in health services research, clinical epidemiology, and healthcare research in Canada. Courses are delivered during traditional class hours.The HSR program is at the forefront of research and collaborations that span regional, national, and global contexts. Trainees will build their academic and professional portfolios while collaborating with a network of leading health service researchers in Canada and internationally. The program offers diverse areas of study to lead high-calibre research and prepare trainees for leadership roles in academia, research institutes, as well as in policy and planning positions in both the public and private sectors.

Successful applicants will have an excellent record of scholarship and an aptitude for health services research. MSc applicants should have graduated from a 4-year undergraduate program with at least a B+ standing in the last two years of study.Applicants are required to provide a Statement of Intent (maximum two pages) that includes:an outline of their research interests; a statement of their interest in health services research; and a description of the specific areas of research they would like to pursue. Applicants are also required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and demonstrate proof of English Proficiency (if needed).Transcript (scanned copy). Only students that have been offered admission and accepted will be required to provide original transcripts. You are required to enter contact details for two referees in the application system who can speak to your academic and research abilities. They will receive an email with a link to an online reference letter form.