Health Services Administration

Whether you are looking to get your foot in the door working in the healthcare industry or you are looking to formalize your education, Dalhousie’s Diploma of Health Services Administration (DHSA) is a great way to get you to the next step in your career. You’ll get the skills you need to succeed or move up the ladder in your current career towards a managerial role.

Program-specific admission requirements

Applicants to the DHSA must meet Dalhousie University's undergraduate admission requirements, and require university preparation (you may not apply from high school).

Supplemental information

• A letter outlining your life and work experiences since last attending school. You should include a description of your educational goals and your motivation to succeed in this program.
• One letter of reference
• Resume

The DHSA program prepares students for a career in health care at the managerial level. It meets the needs of those currently employed in the health-care sector in a managerial capacity.

The program is a great steppingstone to the Master of Health Administration program, which prepares students with the administrative skills and academic knowledge to assume leadership roles in either the private or public healthcare sectors.