Roadmap

This at a glance guide will help you navigate what to expect in the MHSc in Health Administration program.

The MHSc program is divided into five sessions (or blocks) and includes five modules per block.  

Classes are delivered in extended weekends called modules. Times are: Wednesday evening (5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.), all day Thursday (8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.), all day Friday and Saturday (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).  
See timetables for more precise schedule information.

The program curriculum is designed and sequenced to provide for the development of fundamental health leadership knowledge, skills and competencies. The National Center for Health Leadership’s Competency Model (NCHL) is used as a guideline to provide students with an overview of the knowledge, skills and abilities central to the program’s learning outcomes.The MHSc Health Administration program is designed to provide a solid foundation for the development of the Professional Competencies for Certified Health Executives as outlined by the Canadian College of Health Leaders.

Attend orientation at the beginning of June (one day)

Attend MHSc Fundamentals Course, September 4-6 (in-person) and September 7 (online), 2024

Year 1

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules  

Module dates:

  • Sept 18 – 21, 2024
  • Oct 9 – 12, 2024
  • Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2024
  • Nov 20 – 23, 2024
  • Dec 11 – 14, 2024

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules

Module dates:

  • Jan 15 – 18, 2025
  • Feb 5 – 8, 2025
  • Feb 26 – Mar 1, 2025
  • Mar 19 – 22, 2025
  • Apr 9 – 12, 2025

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules (May–Jul)

Module dates:

  • May 7 – 10, 2025
  • May 28 – May 31, 2025
  • June 18 – 21, 2025
  • July 9 – 12, 2025

The practicum is usually completed as a full-time placement in Block 3, 4 or 5

August – vacation

Year 2

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules

Module dates:

  • Sept 10 – 13, 2025
  • Oct 1 – 4, 2025
  • Oct 22 – 25, 2025
  • Nov 12 – 15, 2025
  • Dec 3 – 6, 2025

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules

Module dates:

  • Jan 14 – 17, 2026
  • Feb 4 – 7, 2026
  • Feb 25 – 28, 2026
  • Mar 18 – 21, 2026
  • Apr 8 – 11, 2026

Attend orientation June 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Attend MHSc Fundamentals Course Sept. 6-8, 2023 (in-person) and Sept. 9, 2023 (online) 9 a.m.–4 p.m

Year 1

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules  

Module dates:

  • Sept 20 – 23, 2023
  • Oct 11 – 14, 2023
  • Nov 1 – 4, 2023
  • Nov 22 – 25, 2023
  • Dec 13 – 16, 2023

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules

Module dates:

  • Jan 17 – 20, 2024
  • Feb 7 – 10, 2024
  • Feb 28 – Mar 2, 2024
  • Mar 20 – 23, 2024
  • Apr 10 – 13, 2024

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules (May–Jul)

Module dates:

  • May 1 – 4, 2024
  • May 22 – 25, 2024
  • June 12 – 15, 2024
  • July 3 – 6, 2024

The practicum is usually completed as a full-time placement in Block 3, 4 or 5

August – vacation

Year 2

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules

Module dates:

  • Sept 11 – 14, 2024
  • Oct 2 – 5, 2024
  • Oct 23 – 26, 2024
  • Nov 13 – 16, 2024
  • Dec 4 – 7, 2024

Courses are delivered across five pre-scheduled modules

Module dates:

  • Jan 8 – 11, 2025
  • Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2025
  • Feb 19 – 22, 2025
  • Mar 12 – 15, 2025
  • Apr 2 – 5, 2025

Finance Your Degree

At IHPME, we offer a variety of financial supports to help you succeed in our graduate programs.

Connect with Health Administration (MHSc)


MHSc Program Director

Karen Born
Phone Number: 416-946-3023
Email Address: karen.born@​utoronto.ca

Oversees management of the MHSc Program

Graduate Administrator

Zoe Downie-Ross
Phone Number: (416) 946-3486
Email Address: ihpme.grad.admin@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates student records, graduate funding, and student-related awards.

Graduate Admissions

Christina Lopez
Email Address: ihpme.admissions@​utoronto.ca

Manages admissions and responds to all related inquiries.

Graduate Assistant

Nadia Ismail
Phone Number: (416) 946-4100
Email Address: ihpme.grad.assist@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates various graduate initiatives including defences, student events, and graduation.

MHSc Program Assistant

Anita Morehouse
Phone Number: 416-946-3922
Email Address: ihpme.mhsc.courses@​utoronto.ca

Manages the MHSc courses including enrolment, grades, and access to Quercus

Graduate Placements

Christina Lopez
Phone Number: (416) 978-1108
Email Address: ihpme.placements@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates details involving student placement and experiential learning