Program Structure

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.

MHIS (2 Year, Thesis) Requirements

5 required courses
Thesis proposal, dissertation and defence

MHIS 2 Year program – Normal progression

Semester	Requirements
1 (Fall Year 1)	2 Required courses
2 (Winter Year 1)	2 Required course; *can take additional required Methods course, if available
3 (Summer Year 1)	Thesis proposal
4 (Fall Year 2)	1 Required second methods course (*if not taken previously); Thesis
5 (Winter Year 2) 6 (Summer Year 2)	Thesis write-up and oral defence
TOTALS	5 Required courses Thesis