LETHBRIDGE, AB. – There is an awful lot of interest these days in health care programs at the University of Lethbridge.

In fact, interest in public health and health-care careers are at an all-time high. The University of Lethbridge is leaving open application windows for a variety of graduate level programs that span the health-care spectrum.

Dr. Shannon Spenceley, acting dean in the U of L’s Faculty of Health Sciences, says they’ve seen remarkable growth in applications to undergraduate programs focused on health care.

She says by leaving open these application windows, the University hopes to better meet the needs of those already employed in health care and give them the opportunity to advance their careers in their respective fields.

“For health-care professionals to continue with career development, they need flexible alternatives in programming, and we are making a concerted effort to meet our students where they are in their careers,” adds Dr. Jacqueline Rice, dean of the School of Graduate Studies.

Some programs, delivered by the Faculty of Health Sciences, are geared to on-campus learners, others offer a blended model of on-campus and online work, while one is strictly offered online.

The following programs are currently open for application:

Doctor of Philosophy (May 1, 2021)
Major: Populations Studies in Health
Eligible: Health-care providers
Delivery Mode: On campus; full-time
Course work with thesis culminating activity

Master of Nursing (May 1, 2021)
Eligible: Working nurses
Delivery Mode: Blending learning; full-time and part-time
Course work with project or thesis culminating activity

Master of Science (May 1, 2021)
Majors: Addictions Counselling, Health Sciences, and Nursing
Specialization: Public Health in Health Sciences major
Eligible: Health-care providers
Delivery Mode: On campus; full-time and part-time
Course work with thesis culminating activity

Master of Health Services Management (May 1, 2021)
Calgary campus
Eligible: Health-care practitioners and entry-level managers in the health sector who wish to move into more senior positions
Delivery Mode: Blended learning; part-time
Course work with integrated experience point project culminating activity

Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (May 1, 2021)
Calgary campus
Eligible: Health-care practitioners and entry-level managers in the health sector who wish to move into more senior positions
Delivery Mode: Blended learning; part-time
Course work (6 courses)

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Study of Addiction (June 30, 2021)
Eligible: Individuals in health and social services, program developers, policymakers, or researchers
Delivery Mode: Online; part-time
Course work (4 courses)

Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (June 1, 2021)
Eligible: Health-care providers and public health
Delivery Mode: On campus; part-time
Course work (4 courses)

Graduate Certificate in Public Health Program and Policy Planning and Evaluation (June 1, 2021)
Eligible: Health-care providers and public health
Delivery Mode: On campus; part-time
Course work (4 courses)

Graduate Diploma in Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy
Eligible: Individuals interested in careers in psychotherapy
Delivery Mode: Blended face-to-face and online; part-time; Fall 2022 intake
Course work (8 courses)