Occupational Science (MSc)
Occupational Science is an interdisciplinary field in the social, health, and behavioral sciences that studies the nature and function of human occupation.
Why choose this program?
The MSc in Occupational Science is an online graduate degree, involving a thesis or major project, that will teach you to engage in scholarship related to the science of doing, with a particular focus on critical thinking, research methodologies, and social change.
With this program, you can:
Study a topic of special interest to you.
Connect with faculty who have strong international reputations in occupational science.
Receive mentorship to develop research skills.
Embrace opportunities to share knowledge in creative and innovative formats.
Join from anywhere in the world.
Engage in a rigorous, high quality master's program.
Develop knowledge and skills invaluable for your future endeavours.
Careers
Apply your MSc in occupational science to careers in health, science, government, policy, recreation, mental health, disability, therapy, organizational management, and leisure and recreation.
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: Dalhousie’s MSc in Occupational Science research thesis stream gives you the opportunity to research what you love, with the mentorship of experienced faculty.
Course-based: Engage in a major capstone project of special interest to you.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
