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84 Master's degrees offered by the university

Information
Dalhousie University's Master of Information (MI) programme is the place where information meets innovation. This degree can take you anywhere and prepare you for careers in libraries, archives, information management, digital services, human-centred design and more.

Physiotherapy combined with Rehabilitation Research
This combined MSc Physiotherapy/ Rehabilitation Research programme from Dalhousie University delivers a unique opportunity for students who want to become physiotherapists but also have aspirations for scholarly advancement through research focused study.

Speech-Language Pathology
Dalhousie University's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programme involves three years of full-time study allotted to course work, clinical practica, and a research project or thesis. Speech-language pathologists can choose to specialize in assessment and treatment of specific types of communication disorders.

Biology
Join Dalhousie University’s Master of Biology programme, where you’ll be part of a vibrant, supportive research community with over 25 research groups and 100 graduate students at one of Canada’s top science universities for graduate studies. You will receive training in essential scientific skills, and gain exposure to a wide range of research activities.

Marine Management
Dalhousie University's Master of Marine Management is a unique graduate-level education for ocean managers. With this degree, you’ll be well-suited to positions in policymaking, environmental assessment, advising special projects and/or programmes, research, education, and planning in the broad area of marine affairs.

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
In Dalhousie University's Master of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics programme, you will dive into interdisciplinary research, blending computational biology and bioinformatics.

Agriculture
Join Dalhousie University’s Master of Agriculture programme, where you will work alongside its global experts to address the significant challenges to local and global sustainability, food security, and health and well-being targeted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. You can help make a difference

Master of Business Administration combined with Juris Doctor
Dalhousie University's Master of Business Administration combined with Juris Doctor programme offers you the opportunity to combine your law degree with an MBA. A joint programme opens doors to diverse career paths including corporate law, business consulting, investment banking, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership roles.

Physics
Dalhousie University's Master of Science in Physics programme offers world-class research in a top Canadian Physics Department, with access to advanced tools like computing clusters and medical imaging tech. Students benefit from cross-disciplinary ties to Chemistry, Oceanography, Engineering, and Medicine. With $5M+ in annual funding, research spans areas from quantum optics to biophysics.

Social Work
Dalhousie University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) programme embraces a critical and anti-oppressive, social justice approach to social work practice. Your MSW prepares you for successful careers in the health, medicine, science, and social work fields.

French
Earn your Master of Arts in French with courses in the areas of French and francophone literatures and cultures, French and general linguistics, and second-language studies. The Master of Arts in French programme is both a self-contained programme and a first step towards a doctorate degree (PhD).

Internetworking
Dalhousie University's Master of Engineering in Internetworking programme will develop solutions to connect complex and challenging networks. Graduates work in diverse fields including telecommunications, information technology, cybersecurity, network design and management, data centers, cloud computing, research and development, academia and government agencies.

Materials Engineering
Specialize in material design, advanced manufacturing, coating technologies, and characterization techniques with a Master of Science in Materials Engineering from Dalhousie University.

Environmental Studies
Dalhousie University's Master of Environmental Studies in Environmental Studies programme will allow you to create and share knowledge to generate positive change in the world. The thesis-based programme is suited to pursuing doctoral studies, and careers in academic teaching and/ or research.

Law
Dalhousie University's Master of Laws in Law programme combines personally tailored study plans with close supervision from some of Canada’s finest legal minds. Students specialize in various legal areas and pursue careers in academia, public service, courts, agencies, or law firms.

English
Dalhousie University's Master of Arts in English programme is small and select. You’ll be encouraged to pursue your scholarly interests in-depth and with a high level of professionalism while being given an advantage to excel. As a graduate, you would be a competitive candidate for PhD programs across Canada and internationally.

Master of Business Administration - Career Advance
Designed with the working professional in mind, Dalhousie University’s Career Advance MBA programme gives you the freedom to learn from anywhere in Canada, at your own pace.

Statistics
Dalhousie University's Master of Science in Statistics programme will advance your knowledge of statistics and prepare for a career that contributes to solving problems. Graduates work in diverse areas including manufacturing, marketing, engineering, public health and technology.

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.

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.