Health Promotion (MA)
Addressing complex questions around health.
Why choose this program?
The Master of Arts Health Promotion (MA Health Promotion) program focuses on understanding and challenging inequities in health across diverse settings and populations.
If you have an interest in solving important social health issues and conducting research that may influence health and well-being, this program will provide the challenges, skills, opportunities, and support to help you reach your goals.
Through valuable connections to government agencies, and community-based and not-for-profit organizations, you will have opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to research, policy, and practice.
Some benefits of the MA Health Promotion program:
- Challenge your thinking about the causes and consequences of ill-health in contemporary society.
- Learn about and develop solutions for some of the most pressing challenges that impact population health and well-being.
- Benefit from small class sizes and opportunities to apply your learning in innovative ways.
- History of success in research funding awards for graduate students.
Careers
With your MA in Health Promotion, you’re well-equipped for impactful careers in health-related fields including in international health agencies, health systems, community organizations, government agencies, private industry, or academic institutions.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
