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University of Alberta Calendar 2019-2020 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences Education [Graduate]


6-102 Education Centre North
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G5
E-mail: medhse@ualberta.ca
uab.ca/medhse

General Information


The Health Sciences Education offers a program leading to the degree of MEd (course-based and thesis-based). This program is intended for those in Health Disciplines. Further information and admissions criteria may be found at www.edpsychology.ualberta.ca/graduateprograms/healthscienceseducation.aspx.

The MEd programs are designed to extend the knowledge and skills of health sciences educators in the areas of educational pedagogy, educational research, and interprofessional leadership within the collaborative context of communities of practice of professional educators.

This is a part-time program designed for health professionals or health professional educators who are working full-time.

Applications open on February 1. The deadline for applications is August 1.

Entrance Requirements


The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ★60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Applicants should also have teaching experience in a health related discipline.

Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement). Any one of the following is acceptable:

  • TOEFL score of 237 (computer-based) or TOEFL score of 93 (internet-based) with a score of at least 24 on speaking and writing, and 20 on reading and listening or equivalent; or
  • An IELTS score of 7.0 with no band less than 6.5; or
  • An official CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language assessment system) score of at least 70 in all bands.

Applicants are also required to submit

  • Three letters of reference (two of which must be from someone knowledgeable about the applicant’s abilities and potential to pursue academic work.);
  • a Statement of Intent which includes scholarly interests and relevance of work and teaching experience (500-800 words):
    • explanation of what is desired from this degree,
    • areas of interest in scholarly work or research,
    • professional interests,
    • interest in interprofessional teamwork in education and practice;
  • Curriculum Vitae.

All students will be admitted to the course-based program. Students may request a change of program category to a thesis-based route after completion of ★6 to ★9 credits of required coursework, in consultation with their advisor(s).

Graduate Program Requirements


Length of Program


The maximum time to complete the course-based MEd program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years. The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MEd program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.