Health Sciences(MSc)

About this programme

Are you ready to push the boundaries and expand our collective understanding of health? In Laurier’s Master of Science (MSc) in Health Sciences program, you will learn from leading academics, immerse yourself in research, and develop as a scientist and critical thinker. With a distinctive “cell-to-society" approach, you will integrate biomedical and social perspectives to address today’s most pressing health challenges. Customize your degree through one of two fields: Molecular and Medical Sciences (MMS) or Community, Public and Population Health (CPPH) . We also offer a coursework or thesis option for each to match your career goals. In the coursework option, you will complete your MSc in as little as 10 months through a course-based format designed for advanced study across key areas of health sciences. You will explore timely and relevant topics through a diverse selection of courses while applying our distinctive “cell-to-society" approach. In the thesis option, you will work closely with a faculty supervisor and their research team to design and conduct an original research project. With a strong emphasis on hands-on lab-based and applied research, you will develop advanced research and analytical skills while generating findings for your final thesis. Choose a field of study that aligns with your academic background and career goals:. Both fields are available in either the coursework or thesis option, allowing you to customize your learning experience. Both the coursework and thesis options offer distinct learning experiences tailored to your chosen field of stu