Interdisciplinary Health

About

Develop essential research skills, analysis, interpretation, and communication skills.

Apply a critical, interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary health issues in human development, psychology, sociology, kinesiology, gerontology, public health, medicine, or related health fields. Explore opportunities to work closely with other LU research centres, such as, Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research (CRaNHR), Evaluating Child Health Outcomes (ECHO), Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH), and the Laurentian Research Institute for Aging (LRIA).

Offered via REMOTE SYNCHRONOUS DELIVERY (e.g., Live classes via Zoom). Students are most welcome to take on-campus electives from other programs, study on campus and conduct their research and meet with supervisory faculty locally.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 START = MARCH 15, 2023.

Explore one of three pathways that lead you to graduation: (i) MA research thesis, (ii) MA major paper, or (iii) MSc thesis.

A research-intensive program, available on a full-time or part-time basis. You may contact the Graduate Coordinator to decide which path best suits your career goals.

Disciplines

Faculty of Education and Health

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students accepted into the program require an Honours Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Human Kinetics, Sociology, or another related field, with an overall average of at least B+ (75%).

Students seeking to pursue the M.Sc. option are required to possess a B.Sc. degree in Psychology, Human Kinetics, Sociology, or another related field (e.g., nursing or biology), with an overall average of at least B+ (75%).

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 88

Career

Begin a career or further pursue post-graduate studies in human development, psychology, sociology, kinesiology, gerontology, public health, medicine, or related health fields.

Fee Information

How to Apply

1. Check your Program Requirements

For a list of all graduate programs. Found a program that you are interested in? Click on the Program Details section to find information such as: admissions requirements, degree options and much more.

Do you need a supervisor?

For some Graduate programs you will need to find a supervisor as part of your application process. For more information, please visit our Graduate Admissions page. Visit the Graduate Program page to find a list of Faculty members that are assigned for supervision in your program. If you have questions about securing a supervisor, contact the Program Coordinator listed on their program page.

When contacting a supervisor, we ask that you make an effort to understand their research and current projects. Being professional and well-informed will increase your chances of securing a supervisor.

What research are they working on?
Do you have mutual colleagues?
Have you published papers in their field?
Are you fluent in a language the supervisor speaks?
Is your email concise and professional?

2. Complete your Application

Once you have completed Step 1 - use this link to apply! Note that the link will take you to the Ontario University Application Centre page where you can complete your application. Within 72 hours of applying, you will receive an email from our Office of Admissions. This email will contain information on accessing your myLaurentian Portal where you will continue the application process.

3. Access your myLaurentian Portal

In order to complete your application, create your account on our myLaurentian Portal to ensure that you have submitted the supplemental information required in the Checklist for your application. The submission of all suplemental documents required for Graduate admissions is the responsibility of the candidate.

To activate your account, visit the myLaurentian Portal and click the yellow bar "New to Laurentian". If you have not received these instructions with 72 hours of applying, check your spam folder and contact [email protected] for further assistance.

4. Upload your Supporting Documents

Complete your Application

Upload all supporting documents to your Applicant Checklist on the myLaurentian Portal.
Click on the Reference tab and send your referees the reference form.

You can find the list of documents required to complete your Graduate application in the myLaurentian Portal. Be diligent in the identification and submission of required documentation as this is your responsibility as an applicant.

Contact Us

Office of Admissions

Laurentian University

Ramsey Lake Road. Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6
1-800-461-4030
[email protected]