Health Services Administration
Advance your career in health services with expertise in administration, policy, and management.
Why choose this program?
Whether you are looking to get your foot in the door working in the healthcare industry or you are looking to formalize your education, Dalhousie’s Diploma of Health Services Administration (DHSA) is a great way to get you to the next step in your career. You’ll get the skills you need to succeed or move up the ladder in your current career towards a managerial role.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Applicants to the DHSA must meet Dalhousie University's undergraduate admisson requirements, and require university preparation (you may not apply from high school).
Supplemental information
- A letter outlining your life and work experiences since last attending school. You should include a description of your educational goals and your motivation to succeed in this program.
- One letter of reference
- Resume
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
Prepare to begin or enhance your career in the dynamic field of Health Administration. Our faculty have both academic and practical experience in the healthcare system. You'll be learning from senior managers in health administration and government who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
The following Veterinary Technology program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
Diploma in Health Services Administration
What you will learn
The Diploma in Health Services Administration (DHSA) is a one-year program and is completely delivered online. It will provide you with a deeper understanding of the increasingly complex managerial tasks performed in various health environments. You'll dive into tasks such as implementing quality improvement initiatives designing efficient health services systems.
Sample courses may include:
Canadian Healthcare Delivery System
Health Law for Non-Lawyers
Quality Management
You'll receive a balance of political, social, economic, cultural, medical and ethical approaches to understanding the healthcare delivery system with those of the management sciences.
Careers
The DHSA program prepares students for a career in health care at the managerial level. It meets the needs of those currently employed in the health-care sector in a managerial capacity.
The program is a great steppingstone to the Master of Health Administration program, which prepares students with the administrative skills and academic knowledge to assume leadership roles in either the private or public healthcare sectors.
