Health Evaluation - Master of Health Evaluation (MHE) (Online)

B.C Matthews Hall (BMH)

B.C Matthews Hall (BMH) on Waterloo's Campus, across Columbia St W.

The Master of Health Evaluation (MHE) program is designed for professional evaluators and practicing health professionals seeking exciting careers in future healthcare decision-making.

The first of its kind in Canada, this unique program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and field experience you need to address complex health challenges on both a national and global scale. Upon graduation, you’ll be adept at evaluative thinking, well-versed in systems science, evaluation theory and methods, and possess excellent skills in communication and stakeholder engagement.

The program is predominantly online and can be completed full-time or part-time in 4 terms (16 months) to 3 years + 1 term (48 months), providing flexibility for the working professional. It also features a 420 hour professional experiential practicum, so that you can gain valuable hands-on experience working in the field. 

Program highlights

  • Hands-on experience in a professional setting through an experiential practicum.

  • A strong curriculum based on the core competencies for evaluation practice established by the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES).

  • Flexibility of a full- or part-time workload so that your degree can cater to your professional and academic goals.

Program overview

Department/School: School of Public Health Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Health
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: Online
Program type: Master's, Professional
Length of program: 16 months (full-time); 48 months (part-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Coursework

Application deadlines

  •  February 1 (for admission in September)

Note: In order for an application to be considered, all required documentation, including academic references, must be submitted on or before this date. Please aim to apply by January 18 to allow adequate time to upload supporting documents and ensure that your referees are aware of this firm deadline. 

Key contacts

For program-specific inquiries: professional.grad.admissions@uwaterloo.ca

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I would recommend this program because evaluation is an enjoyable field that is relevant and in-demand. The MHE program is flexible, making it easy for students to switch between a full-time and part-time course load when balancing employment or personal life. There is a small cohort of students, so it is easier to connect with classmates, and the professors are also very knowledgeable and experts in the field. 

Andrea Loncaric, Health Evaluation, MHE 

Admission requirements

  • An overall 75% average in a four-year undergraduate degree program in a health or related field from a recognized university. Examples of backgrounds would include, but not be limited to, nursing, social science (e.g., psychology, social work), environmental health, medicine, physical and occupational therapy, pharmacy, optometry, and public health.
  • Minimum of one year work or volunteer experience in an area relevant to public health, health promotion, health care, health systems, or program evaluation.
  • Students must have a suitable background in statistics to meet prerequisite standards for all graduate level courses, before beginning coursework. An undergraduate course in statistical methods completed within the past five years with a minimum grade of 75% is required. Exceptions to this requirement may be made on occasion by admission committees considering student background and demonstrated analytic abilities.
  • A statement of interest explaining the student's goals, aspirations, and potential for future leadership in the field.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree

Application materials

  • Resume/Curriculum vitae
    • Indicating past academic and professional experience
  • Supplementary information form (SIF)
    • The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
    • If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
  • Transcript(s)
  • References
    • Two references are required. One from an academic source, unless more than 5 years have elapsed since the applicant last registered in a university course, in which case both references can be from the professional sources. At least one of the professional referees must be asked to comment specifically on the applicant's academic abilities
    • One from a relevant paid or volunteer work experience (professional reference)
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable

    • TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

    • The School of Public Health Sciences does not consider international applications whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirements

Tuition and fees