Health Professions Education

Programs and Courses


Health professions educators - are you looking to expand your teaching knowledge and practice? Is a Master's degree in your future plans, but you're uncertain as to the best path forward? Professional Learning, within the Faculty of Education, provides graduate-level programs and courses for educators in health professions - check out the links below for details.

Questions? Contact us at medhse@ualberta.ca.


Master of Education in Health Sciences Education

The Master of Education in Health Sciences Education (MHSE) is designed for all health professionals and clinical faculty. You will integrate your area(s) of interest throughout your studies and explore the challenges and opportunities associated with health professional education. Students come from medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nutrition, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, speech-language pathology and paramedicine - to name only a few - diversity which supports rich learning conversations and deep insights about HSE.

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Courses in Health Professions Education

The Faculty of Education offers a series of one-credit micro-courses to give you the confidence to navigate education in the healthcare environment. Whether you teach pre-licensure learners in a classroom, work with health professionals in a continuing education capacity or are involved with patient education, this series of one-credit courses will set you up for success. Get a taste of what graduate school is like while you continue working.

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