Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Social Dimensions of Health in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria
University of Victoria
|
Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
8,238
(c. USD5,912.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Social Dimensions of Health (SDH) program is an interdisciplinary initiative bridging Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, and Human and Social Development. This program enables students to explore health's societal connections while conducting advanced research alongside distinguished faculty members.
Our adaptable curriculum allows for personalized study paths, with opportunities to focus on individual research interests through interactive colloquiums and hands-on learning experiences. Core courses provide essential training in health research fundamentals and methodologies, including community-based approaches, Indigenous research methods, mixed methodologies, and evidence-based analysis.
SDH provides graduate-level education culminating in Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Specializing in interdisciplinary health studies, the program connects academic resources across multiple faculties and research centers, offering distinctive training for students pursuing health research that transcends conventional academic boundaries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students interested in applying for enrollment in the Social Dimensions of Health program must apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Visit the Admissions website and follow the application instructions to apply online.
The admission process involves the following steps:
A review by the admission officer in the Faculty of Graduate Studies to ensure that your GPA meets the requirements of the faculty and that your application is complete, (i.e., all required documents and letters of reference have been submitted.)
A review by the SDH Program Director and Program Committee.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
The admission process involves the following steps:
A review by the admission officer in the Faculty of Graduate Studies to ensure that your GPA meets the requirements of the faculty and that your application is complete, (i.e., all required documents and letters of reference have been submitted.)
A review by the SDH Program Director and Program Committee.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Tuition
CAD
8,238