School of Health Administration

Application deadlines

Master of Health Administrations (MHA) Program

April 1st for Graduate Scholarship consideration
April 1st for International Students
June 1st** (for September admission)
Late applications may be considered

Diploma in Health Services Administration (DHSA):

March 1st** (for September admission)
November 15th** (for January admission)
Late applications may be considered

Diploma in Emergency Health Services Management (DEHSM):

March 1st ** (for September admission)
November 15th** (for January admission)
March 15th** (for May admission)
Late applications may be considered

Transformational health starts here

Dal Health

The School of Health Administration is part of Dal Health. We're one of the largest Faculties at Dalhousie, with eight schools, one college and one program, more than 200 faculty members, 80 staff members, and over 3,000 students.

Our faculty, staff and students are committed to improving the well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations through diverse health programming, collaborative research and strong community partnerships.

CA+HME Accredited Programme

Students entering CAHME accredited programs are assured of appropriate content, high standards of quality and membership in a network of professional colleagues that transcends boundaries of universities and professional associations.

Leadership in Healthcare

The School of Health Administration offers variety of programs that will give you the skills and knowledge to lead and manage in this essential and complex field.

Inspiring Leaders

It provides an opportunity to publicly recognize the outstanding achievements of our health leaders and a forum for exceptional leaders to share their insights, their wealth of knowledge about the Canadian health system.

Improving wellbeing and transforming health

The Faculty of Health has an academic and research vision that is focused on supporting transformational health with a particular emphasis on the wellbeing of people, families, communities and populations.

Mentorship Program

The School of Health Administration Alumni Association's inaugural Mentorship Program got underway this past year. The program connects MHA students with health leaders involved in all aspects of healthcare across Canada.

Flexible Class Options

Enjoy the flexibility of learning online, but still feel connected to your instructor and classmates through interactive exercises, group discussions, presentations and information sharing. Explore our undergraduate programs.

About us

Prepare to begin or enhance your career in the dynamic field of Health Administration. As a graduate you will be considered an exceptional leader ready to take on challenges and career-defining opportunities that will help shape the future of the Canadian health system. See what makes the School of Health Administration so unique.

Our Faculty

The faculty within the School of Health Administration is multi-disciplinary with both academic and practical experience in the healthcare delivery system. Explore our faculty and staff profiles.

MHA+ Certificate in Legal Matters in Health Administration

*New* MHA+ Certificate in Strategic Decisions in Health Administration

School of Health Adminstration News

Orientation 2017

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