University of Prince Edward Island

Master of Applied Health Services Research

The Master of Applied Health Services Research (MAHSR) program is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career in health research or in health services. A collaborative venture of Memorial University of Newfoundland, the University of New Brunswick, St. Mary's University, and the University of Prince Edward Island, this degree program is coordinated through the Atlantic Research Training Centre (ARTC). The degree program provides knowledge and skills necessary to tackle complex health policy issues and contribute to the future of health services in Atlantic Canada.

There are two program streams to completing the Masters of Applied Health Service Research: a research (thesis) stream (MAHSR-T), and a course-based (professional) stream (MAHSR-P). Students complete four required courses, four elective courses, a two-day interactive virtual workshop at the end of the Fall semester of the first year of study and a practicum or capstone project. All students are required to participate in monthly seminars throughout the Fall and Winter semesters. Students in the MAHSR-P are not required to complete a thesis.