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84 Master's degrees offered by the university

Development Economics
Dalhousie University’s Master of Development Economics is an innovative programme in applied and development economics that is primarily designed for students and young professionals pursuing careers in government, educational and professional institutions, private corporations, or non-governmental organizations.

Leisure Studies
Dalhousie University's Master of Arts in Leisure Studies programme explores the link between leisure and health and prepares you for roles in recreation, sport and fitness, arts, community organizations, government agencies (municipal, provincial, federal), healthcare, science, or research.

Classics
Students in Dalhousie University’s Master of Arts in Classics programme will experience an intimate, collegial, and intellectually rigorous environment for graduate-level work on aspects of the ancient, late-ancient, or medieval world.

Philosophy
Dalhousie University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy is a small, selective programme designed for students with a strong undergraduate background in philosophy. It offers a close-knit academic environment, students benefit from personalized attention and mentorship and a solid foundation for success in top PhD programmes or careers in law, medicine, diplomacy, and academia.

Epidemiology and Applied Health Research
Dalhousie University's Master of Science in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research programme offers opportunities to investigate the distribution and causes of disease in individuals, improve health care delivery, and develop policies preventing diseases in populations.

Clinical Vision Science
Students in Dalhousie University’s Master of Clinical Vision Science programme develop outstanding skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ocular disorders, paving the way for work in the interdisciplinary model of eye care. The consistent 100% employability rate in the profession demonstrates you will enter the workforce with excellent job prospects.

History
Dalhousie University's Master of Arts in History programme will give you perspective on the present through the study of the past and is the perfect foundation to pursue a wide range of careers including journalism, law, or museum-related work.

Civil Engineering
Dalhousie University’s Master of Civil Engineering programme is primarily intended for those seeking to enhance their depth and breadth of engineering knowledge beyond the bachelor's level and who will subsequently be involved in day-to-day design activities.

Public Administration
Dalhousie University's Master of Public Administration programme offers meaningful change driven by community and policy. It equips students with management acumen that will allow them to excel in a variety of roles in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Information combined with Resource and Environmental Management
Dalhousie University's Master of Information combined with Resource and Environmental Management programme offers you the opportunity to gain problem-solving tools and scientific understanding to solve resource and environmental issues. In this combined degree, you’ll select courses leading to degrees of Master of Information and Master of Resource and Environmental Management.

Civil Engineering
Dalhousie University’s graduate program in Civil Engineering is characterized by exceptional technical diversity, great breadth and depth of subject matter and a propensity for proactively addressing the practical needs of society.

Medical Research
Dalhousie University's Master of Science in Medical Research programme bridges the gap between clinical and basic medical research. This programme is designed for people who will become clinical specialists, but who plan careers as clinician scientists.

Planning
Dalhousie University's Master of Planning programme contributes solutions to cities dealing with population growth, urbanization, and sustainability. Planners work in a range of public, private, and non-profit settings across the country.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dalhousie University’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery programme is a highly competitive, six-year hospital-based combined MD/MSc programme that leads to a Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.

Fiction
Whether the story you want to tell is a thriller, mystery, science fiction, or fantasy, Dalhousie University's Master of Fine Arts in Fiction will help you bring your imagined world to life on the page. You’ll deepen your understanding of the art of fiction writing with lectures, seminars, workshops, and readings while working on personal projects alongside mentors.

Environmental Engineering
Dalhousie University’s Master of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering programme combines cutting-edge research with interdisciplinary expertise to address today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our programme prepares you for a rewarding career in air quality, bioremediation, soil erosion, energy, water and wastewater treatment, or environmental systems analysis.

Pharmaceutical Science
As a Master of Pharmaceutical Science student at Dalhousie, you'll be given the tools you need to become a high-quality, research-based scientist. This programme will not only prepare you to contribute to drug discovery but also to make developments in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.

Public Administration and Juris Doctor
Dalhousie University's Master of Public Administration combined with Juris Doctor programme will prepare you for an impactful career in public interest law, government administration, policy analysis, nonprofit management, or advocacy, by facilitating leadership roles at the intersection of law, public policy, and social justice

Resource and Environmental Management
Dalhousie University's Master of Resource and Environmental Management (MREM) programme is an advanced professional degree aimed at management and practical problem-solving. With a curriculum that combines coursework, an internship and a project report, you’ll build a well-rounded combination of knowledge and experience and benefit from a graduate employment rate of 96% within the first 6 months.

Mechanical Engineering
Dalhousie University's Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering programme will advance your career with hands-on and theoretical learning. Graduates work in sectors including automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, robotics, HVAC, biomedical devices, nanotechnology.