Components
Thesis Stream
Courses (18 credit hours):
- MED6800 Health Ethics Theory
- MED6801 Important Cases in Health Ethics
- MED6806 Introduction to the Canadian Health System
- Electives (9 credit hours)
Health Ethics Practicum MED6815
Thesis
There are special requirements for full-time students who intend to research and write a thesis as a final project. Applicants pursuing the thesis route must secure funding (if wishing to have fulltime status). See “Application Process and Further Information” for funding information. Should funding not be available, the student may choose to study part-time. Please visit the Office of Research and Graduate Studies website for details on part-time versus full-time status.
Research Paper Stream
Courses (18 credit hours):
- MED6800 Health Ethics Theory
- MED6801 Important Cases in Health Ethics
- MED6806 Introduction to the Canadian Health System
- Electives (9 credit hours)
Health Ethics Practicum MED6815
Health Ethics Research Papers MED6820
Capstone Stream
Courses (18 credit hours)
- MED6800 Health Ethics Theory
- MED6801 Important Cases in Health Ethics
- MED6806 Introduction to the Canadian Health System
- Electives (9 credit hours)
Health Ethics Practicum MED6815
Health Ethics Capstone Project MED682
The Master of Health Ethics program commences in the Fall semester each year. The following timeline shows the general schedule of courses for students who aim to complete the program in 4 semesters (see below for more detailed program requirements):
- First Semester: 2 required courses; 1 elective
- Second Semester: 1 required course, 2 electives
- Third Semester: register for practicum; begin final project
- Fourth Semester: Complete final project
Please note: The Master of Health Ethics is an on-site program.