Integrated Learning Experience
Key features of the Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Global Health Systems are the Field School and Internship in Uganda during the summer term. In fulfillment of the requirements of the MHSc to provide students with professional experiences within the field of Global Health, students in the GHS program will partake in a 300 hour (unpaid) internship experience with a partnering organization and/or institution in Uganda, immediately after the conclusion of the three-week Field School. Placements are based on the individual students’ interest, and the student experiences gained over the course of the summer months enrich the preparation of our graduates and students for project management employment opportunities in health care, both in Canada and abroad.
Placement Identification Process
At the beginning of each academic year, students are asked to write a brief bio outlining their interests and future career objectives. The Global Health Systems Program Committee reviews these written submissions to identify suitable practicum placements with our partnering organizations and institutions.
