Health Administration combined with JD (JD)(MHA)
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    Health Administration combined with JD (JD)(MHA)

    Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Canada
    Canada, Halifax
    University Rank:#275
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 14,559 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Health Administration combined with JD (JD)(MHA)

    About

    Why choose this program?

    If you have an interest in how the law informs, shapes and structures healthcare and policy, this program is for you. You’ll join a tight-knit, supportive community of health law experts with access to distinguished faculty who are not only leaders in their field but also passionate about training the next generation of health leaders.

    Accreditation

    CHE, & CAHME Accreditation

    This program fulfils requirements for Certified Health Executive designation and meets the international gold standard for health administration accreditation.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Master's degree Four-year bachelor's degree. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study. Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

    English Program Requirements

    Minimum test scores

    The Faculty of Graduate Studies accepts a wide range of ESL tests for admissions up to two years after completion. We also accept the completion of the Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course, English for Academic Purposes - Level 2.

    Some programs require higher ESL test scores than the minimums required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies that are listed below. Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn your program's specific requirements and contact your program before you apply if you are unsure of what is needed for admission.

    Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course:
    English for Academic Purposes - Level 2
    Minimum acceptable score: Overall grade of A- for the course.

    TOEFL iBT (In-person, online and at-home edition)
    Minimum acceptable score: 92

    MET
    C1-level and 4-skills test required
    64 (with no skills area below 53)

    IELTS (Academic, in-person and online)
    Minimum acceptable score: 7

    CAEL (In-person and online)
    Minimum acceptable score: 70 with no band score lower than 60

    Pearson English Test PTE Academic
    Minimum acceptable score: Overall score of 65 and nothing below 54

    Career

    Careers

    Graduates of the JD/MHA program have successful careers in private practice, public and private sector policy development, as general counsel for health facilities, and as executive leaders in health organizations.

    Possible careers include:

    • Lawyer

    • Clinic operations manager

    • Clinical manager

    • Health promotion and research analyst

    • Health services manager

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    14,559 / year

    Health Administration combined with JD (JD)(MHA)

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

    Canada

    Canada, Halifax

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