Master of Science in Health Sciences

About this program

Master of Science in Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University (founded in 1965), ranked #318 globally by QS (2024). This 2 years Master's degree program in Canada offers On Campus study options with excellent career prospects. Tuition: CAD 6,198. Apply now for world-class education.

Entry requirements

• Academic requirement: Master's Degree
• Language requirement: IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/DUOLINGUO
• Age requirement: Less than 30 Years old

Why study Master of Science in Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University

• SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) applies a “cell-to-society” approach—integrating lab science with social science to address health equity, Indigenous health, mental health, environmental health, infectious disease, and health policy. This integrated approach prepares students to tackle real-world health challenges from multiple perspectives.
• The MSc is fully research-based, combining coursework and a thesis over 6 terms (~2 years). All admitted MSc students receive guaranteed financial support (minimum CAD 21,000/year), and may access scholarships, research assistantships, or teaching positions.
• You’ll work with experienced faculty in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, global health, and social determinants of health. SFU is recognized for significant research in HIV, mental health, harm reduction, Indigenous health, and policy—making it a leader in socially conscious health scholarship.
• SFU’s co-op program—one of Canada’s largest—supports Health Sciences students with paid placements in government, NGOs, research labs, or healthcare agencies. The university’s Career & Volunteer Services support resume-building, interview prep, and leverage strong employer partnerships.