Trillium University

Primary Care

MHSc

Trillium University

The Master of Health Sciences in Primary Care is a 3 semester program that is delivered in a hybrid format. It is designed for medical graduates and physicians who wish broaden their knowledge and skills within the field of family medicine.

Students will explore a wide range of medical specialties and gain an understanding of the practice standards and processes involved in the provision of primary care.

The program provides significant real-world experience through a series of clinical placements in practice areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, and psychiatry. Each student will also have the opportunity to study an area of interest through an elective clinical placement.

The program is completed through independent study and experiential learning. Students can work through courses at their own pace, under the guidance of faculty and with the support of peers.

Graduates will be prepared to pursue a family medicine residency program leading to a career as a general practitioner.

Admisison

To be considered for admission to the program, the applicant must fulfill the following requirements:

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    Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution

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    Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8

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    The general requirements for admission

  • If an applicant does not meet the GPA requirement for the program but has relevant experience in the subject area and satisfies each of the other requirements, they will be considered for admission. An interview or prior learning assessment may be requested as part of the admissions process.

    International students have additional criteria for admission.

    To learn more about what we look for when evaluating your application, please click on this link.

    Courses & Curriculum

    The Master of Health Sciences in Primary Care covers a broad range of topics within family medicine. The program can be completed in 3 semesters, or 9 months, however students have the flexibility to complete coursework at their own pace.

    The following timetable shows the courses offered as part of the program and reflects the standard timeline for completion.

    First Year

    Semester 1

    • MPC 101: Family Medicine Placement

    Semester 2

    • MPC 201: Psychiatry Placement
    • MPC 202: Pediatrics Placement
    • MPC 203: Obstetrics & Gynecology Placement

    Semester 3

    • MPC 301: Internal Medicine Placement
    • MPC 302: Elective Clinical Placement *

    * The Elective Clinical Placement can be taken in any of the following areas:

    • Cardiology
    • Dermatology
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Endocrinology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Disease
    • Neonatology
    • Nephrology
    • Neurology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Radiology
    • Respirology
    • Rheumatology
    • Surgery
    • Trauma
    • Urgent Care
    • Urology

    Tuition & Fees

    Below are the tuition fees for the Master of Health Sciences in Primary Care program. If you are a senior, military, or veteran student we offer a reduced rate.

    Tuition per Semester Total Program Tuition
    Students $7,666 $22,999
    Seniors $6,900 $20,699
    Military / Veterans $6,900 $20,699

    In addition to tuition fees, students are required to submit the following ancillary fees before the start of each academic semester.

    Ancillary Fee Amount
    Technology Fee $50
    Student Government Association Fee $25
    Student Activity Fee $15

    Note that all fees are in USD.

    To support our students we provide a range of Financial Aid options. Connect with a Financial Advisor at TU at finance@trilliumuniversity.com to learn more.