Master Of Science - Health - Science, Technology And Policy

Academic Requirements

The Master of Science (MSc) in Health, Science, Technology and Policy has specific Academic Requirements that prospective students must meet to be considered for the program.

Here are the key requirements:

• 4-year (honours) bachelor degree or equivalent professional degree
• Minimum B+ (77%) average over the last 2 years of study (or last 20 one-term courses)
• One (1) university-level course in statistics

For those interested in the Advanced Completion pathway (1-year course-based MSc in HSTP), it is essential to demonstrate at least three years of full-time professional work experience in a health-related field.

Note: Applicants judged to be generally acceptable but deficient in some aspect of preparation may be asked to complete coursework in addition to the program requirements.

The Graduate Program Committee will provide the terms of reference (conditions of admission) for each student, defining any courses required to overcome deficits and whether these courses will be part of the degree (electives) or extra to the degree. Given the broad range of disciplinary backgrounds that students applying to the program are expected to represent, these decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For any clarification and support regarding the admission process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• Presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• Showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• Presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please note that some graduate programs may require a higher level of understanding of the English language and will have higher ESL requirements. It is your responsibility to review and meet the minimum requirements of the program to which you are applying. The Graduate Studies reserves the right to require further documentation or additional testing if they feel it necessary to demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency.

Carleton University is committed to ensuring that all students have fair access to English Language testing, including those students who require accommodations to complete the test. All tests accepted by Graduate Studies offer accommodations to students who require it, including but not limited to students with disabilities, and nursing mothers. Please note that arranging accommodations for an ESL test may take up to six weeks.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.