Structure of the Program

MHIS Program Options (2-year program):

The master’s degree in Health Information Science (MHIS) involves both courses and a thesis or major research project and will ideally be completed in six terms. The proposed degree program can be completed in one of two ways.

  1. Course-based option
  • 4 required courses
  • 3 elective courses
  • Major Research Project
  1. Thesis option
  • 5 required courses
  • Thesis proposal, dissertation and defence

MHIS Normal Progression:

Semester

Course-based option

Thesis option

1 (Fall Year 1)

3 Required courses (see courses)

Same

2 (Winter Year 1)

1 Required (see courses);

Elective(s)

1 Required course;
*can take additional req’d Methods course, if available

3 (Summer Year 1)

Research Project prep

Elective(s)

Thesis proposal

 

4 (Fall Year 2)

Remaining Elective(s)

Research Project

1 Required second methods course (*if not taken previously); Thesis

5 (Winter Year 2)

Thesis

6 (Summer Year 2)

TOTALS

4 Required, 3 Elective, Research Project

5 Required, Thesis