Advance your expertise in health professions education with the Master of Arts in Education (Health Professions Education) at the University of Ottawa. This postgraduate program is designed for educators, clinicians, and administrators seeking to enhance their teaching, curriculum development, and assessment strategies within health-related fields. You will explore critical areas such as inter-professional education, integrating patient voices, and the application of technology in learning environments. This degree equips you to address complex challenges and drive innovation in healthcare education, preparing you for leadership roles in academic and clinical settings.
You will study this Master of Arts degree on campus, full-time over two years, engaging deeply with research methodologies and advanced educational theories. The curriculum includes compulsory courses in research methods, alongside a wide selection of optional courses allowing you to specialise in areas like quantitative or qualitative research, curriculum design, and program evaluation. A significant component involves undertaking a Master's thesis, requiring proposal development and defence, culminating in a substantial research project. You will graduate with advanced research skills and a comprehensive understanding of effective health professions education, ready to make a significant impact in your career.