Health Administration combined with JD (JD)(MHA)
Gain both a law degree and a health administration degree on an accelerated pathway.
Why choose this program?
If you have an interest in how the law informs, shapes and structures healthcare and policy, this program is for you. You’ll join a tight-knit, supportive community of health law experts with access to distinguished faculty who are not only leaders in their field but also passionate about training the next generation of health leaders.
Careers
Graduates of the JD/MHA program have successful careers in private practice, public and private sector policy development, as general counsel for health facilities, and as executive leaders in health organizations.
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.
To be admitted to a combined degree program, students must satisfy the entrance requirements of both degree programs and apply for each program separately. For admission requirements, please refer to the listings for both degree programs.
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
Non-thesis: Build your skills and knowledge with our innovative, course-based curriculum.
Residency: During a 4-month MHA job placement, you will gain real-world experience, career insight, workplace references, and build your professional network.
Thesis: Under the direct supervision of exceptional faculty, you will enhance your research skills and build a publication record.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
