COURSE CURRICULUM

The Community Health Sciences (MSc) program offers a variety of courses designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of population health and public health principles. Key course offerings include CHSC 7212: Critical Perspectives on Gender and Health, which explores the influence of gender on health outcomes and healthcare access. Students can also take CHSC 7220: Health & Health Services of First Nations, Metis & Inuit Peoples, focusing on the unique health challenges and services related to Indigenous communities. The course CHSC 7250: Science & Practice of Knowledge Translation in Health Research teaches students how to effectively translate research findings into practical health interventions. Economic aspects are covered in CHSC 7290: Economic Evaluation of Health Care, providing skills to assess the value and impact of healthcare services. Epidemiological foundations are addressed in CHSC 7520: Principles of Epidemiology, while CHSC 7710: Social Aspects of Aging examines aging-related health issues in communities. For research methodology, CHSC 7738: Qualitative Research Methods in Community Health Sciences offers training in qualitative approaches, and CHSC 7820: Biostatistics for Community Health Sciences develops statistical skills crucial for health data analysis. Together, these courses provide a solid foundation for students pursuing careers in public health, policy, research, and health program evaluation.