Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care [Stream 2] in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University
McMaster University
|
Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
41,248
(c. USD29,573.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Child life specialists serve as integral members of pediatric healthcare teams, concentrating on addressing the developmental and emotional requirements of children and their families. This program caters to both Canadian and international students' educational requirements while fulfilling the healthcare sector's demand for Master's-trained, certified child life professionals. It also offers an advancement pathway for practicing child life specialists seeking to elevate their credentials to a Master's degree level.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program
The minimum requirement for all graduate programs is an Honours bachelors degree, OR a minimum 4-year degree. Both will be considered.
Applicants whose native language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language, as outlined in the Graduate Calendar. Similar to several other graduate programs, a minimum acceptable TOEFL (iBT) score will be 92 overall with a minimum of 22 for reading, 24 for speaking, 24 for listening and 22 for writing. Alternately an overall minimum IELTS score of 7.0 will be required.
Tuition
CAD
41,248