MSc in Occupational Science

Admissions to the MScOS program are suspended until further notice. The School's application for suspension is currently under review. Students interested in studying occupational science can visit our website for updates. Alternative options for students interested in this field of study include: 

• Canada, Western University; Masters in Health and Rehabilitation Science with Occupational Science as a stream/field of study
• Canada, University of Toronto; MSc in Rehabilitation Science with Occupational Science as a field of study
• Canada, University of British Columbia; online Masters in Rehabilitation Science, with an elective in Occupational Science

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Occupational Science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the nature and function of human occupation (the things people do in their everyday lives) as it relates to health, justice, and the earth. Occupational Science produces important insights that inform social change and impact every day lives.

This 100% online Master of Science - Occupational Science program prepares students to conduct innovative projects and use critical ways of knowing to develop theoretical perspectives on occupation. Students draw on and contribute to knowledge from a wide range of disciplines and professions. Students have the opportunity to conduct a research thesis or undertake a capstone project related to occupation within environmental and societal contexts. This degree is well suited for students with diverse undergraduate degrees or professional degrees, who are committed to exploring the science of everyday doing.

• Apply occupational science related concepts to analyze human doing, policies, theories, and social norms.
• Examine the potential for occupational science to transform epistemologies, policies, and procedures across diverse contexts.
• Research-thesis stream students will apply research methodologies to explore occupation and related topics.
• Course-stream students will undertake a major capstone project, drawing on current evidence.

Students may enroll in this innovative online program either full-time or part-time. In the thesis stream, full-time students typically complete courses in year one, followed by a thesis in year two. In the course stream, full-time students typically complete courses in year one, followed by a major capstone project in year two. See our research page for links to our current research.

More information about this program, including admissions requirements, application process, and funding opportunities can found on the academic graduate Master of Science - Occupational Science webpage. 

Please email MSc.OccScience@dal.ca for additional information.