Master of Science (MSc) in Occupational Science

Admission to the degree program is open to candidates who have completed a four year baccalaureate degree in a field which can be related to the interdisciplinary field of Occupational Science. Candidates must have a GPA = 3.0 or greater; on a 4.3 scale, calculated on the last 20 half credits of the degree and must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate a combination of academic excellence, leadership experiences and the ability to work independently, referee recommendation, and scholarly interests that articulate a fit with the interdisciplinary field of occupational science. These will be assessed through review of the student’s letter of intent, CV and referee comments. Student success in our program is enhanced by:

Ability to work independently; especially being self-directed, self-motivated, and able to set and achieve timelines
Intellectual curiosity 
Academic skills, such as accessing trustworthy information, independent writing, ability to support a perspective
Ability to articulate fit with an online interdisciplinary occupational science graduate program