Fall 2011 Admissions now open. Fall 2011 admission deadline is March 1, 2011.

To apply to the Master of Science in eHealth program, please complete your application using the step by step process online by clicking here.
Admission Requirements at a Glance

* A Bachelor’s Degree with an average in the final year of at least B+ (equivalent to a McMaster GPA of 8.5) in one of the relevant fields (computing and software, business, or health sciences). Other disciplines will also be considered.
* A substantial computing applications background is normally required to enter the MSc eHealth program.
* Applicants whose native language is not English will be required to furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language. A minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (iBT) score of 92 (or 580 on the paper-based TOEFL test or 237 on the computer-based TOEFL test) is required. An alternative is the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), with a minimum of 90. Other evidence of proficiency in English will also be considered, for example, university education completed in English. Students who have been educated in English at the post secondary level are not required to produce the above documents.
* International students should be aware that tuition fees are substantially higher than for Canadian students and funding opportunities are limited.

Please send all documentation including a CV, personal statement of interest, official transcripts, 2 reference letters/forms and all other required information directly to:

McMaster University
DeGroote School of Business
MSc eHealth Program Coordinator
1280 Main Street West, Room DSB A203
Hamilton ON L8S 4M4
Admission Details

Students entering the eHealth program may be admitted from a variety of suitable undergraduate degrees. They will belong to a community with backgrounds in related fields and common interests in information technology to support health services delivery and research. The requirements include background in computing and a strong interest in the use of computing support in healthcare applications. We are seeking students who have taken the following courses:

* a mathematics course at the university level
* a statistics course at the university level
* a computer science course in programming (any language such as C++ or Java)
* a computer science course in database design or data structures and algorithms

The computer science courses can be taken at a Community College level although we encourage university level courses

A background from the health sciences, life sciences, business, or computer science is an asset, but not a requirement. Here are some suggestions to address gaps potential students might have.

The Admissions Committee will in each case judge the candidate’s suitability for the program. A minimum B+ average in the final year of a four-year undergraduate degree program is required for admission. Applicants for the full-time options must also pass a face-to-face interview that evaluates their suitability for an 8 month internship, a required component of the program.
Fees and Expenses
Application
$90.00 (one-time non refundable fee)
Tuition

Current fee schedule (2009)

Internship Fees
Full time students only

Internship details

$2500

Methods of Payment

All payments are made directly to the Student Accounts & Cashiers in the Registrar’s Office.
Financial Support – Full time Students

Thesis option students are offered a $3000 graduate scholarship, a $5000 external research scholarship, and a half TA (Teaching Assistantship) valued at approximately $5122 each year. Thesis students are required to work 10 – 15 hours per week with their supervisors doing research projects and/or working as a TA. This work is beyond any course related responsibilities. Thesis students are encouraged to apply for external funding. If a student is successful in winning a major award, the amount will deducted from the above financial support. Limited opportunities are available in the thesis option. Applicants interested in pursing an academic or pure research career are the most appropriate students for the thesis option.

Project-course option students are offered a $3000 graduate scholarship each year. In addition, all full time students on internship assignment are paid by their employers during the 8 month period. The amount is not guaranteed and is subject to negotiation with employers, but the amount should be approximately $2800 per month.

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