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 Health Sciences (MSc)
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SchoolUniversity of Northern British Columbia - Office of Graduate Programs
LocationPrince George, BC, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 3,524
Full-time Graduate: 736
DegreeMaster
Honours
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Prerequisites
Prerequisites NotesApplicants must have completed an undergraduate course in statistics or biostatistics. In addition to courses taught in departments of Mathematics or Statistics, courses that are included in social sciences programs such as psychology or sociology, and in the curricula of undergraduate health professions, meet this requirement. An undergraduate course in research methodology. Appropriate courses include those found in social science undergraduate programs, and in the curricula of undergraduate health professions. Official information can be found here: http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/health-sciences-msc-program.
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DescriptionThe aim of this Program is to provide opportunity for health professionals and others interested in working in the health fields with the knowledge and skills to conduct community-based research, and to develop an enhanced understanding of health care systems and policy. The program provides students with relevant health research and critical appraisal skills, and opportunities to engage in a variety of health-related topics. Current students in the Program come from a wide variety of backgrounds. These include health professionals such as nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and physicians, as well as graduates from Science and other related programs.
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