Program
Advance your teaching practices, strengthen your curriculum design expertise and prepare for educational leadership roles with the Health Professions Education (HPE) master’s program from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Education.
Why study Health Professions Education at USask?
- Designed to allow students to continue working full-time while pursuing coursework.
- All classes are offered online.
- Students may begin studies in the certificate programs and ladder into the full M.Ed. degree.
Quick facts
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Expected Length Thesis-based Course-based M.Ed. 2 years - Degree requirements
- Class delivery online
- Supervisor not applicable
- Deadlines and admission details below
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Master of Education in Health Professions Education
This online program is designed for health professionals who are looking to improve their teaching practices, leadership skills, and curriculum design. The interdisciplinary courses integrate the knowledge and approaches of educational administration and curriculum studies within a health sciences context.
The M.Ed. Health Professions Education program is grounded in the following principles:
- Educational leadership
- Educational technology
- Curriculum
- Instructional strategies
- Pedagogy
- Scholarly research
In this program, students will complete eight courses alongside students enrolled in the Quality Teaching in Health Professions Education and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning certificate programs before engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning through two final research-based courses.
For the newly revised program plan and timeline, please see the document below.
Updates to the HPE degree requirements will appear in the 2026–27 University Catalogue.
Tuition and fees
The M.Ed. Health Professions Education program will require continuous enrollment as per the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies policy. HPE master’s students need to take 3 credit units per term, for all 3 terms a year, until their degree is complete.
Students who cannot take a course in any given term but do not qualify for an approved leave will need to register in a Maintenance of Status. This is a placeholder registration that maintains your place in the program for one term without completing coursework. Maintenance of Status enrollment carries with it tuition fees and student fees equivalent to a three (3) credit unit course and requires submitting an override form online.
| Program | Canadian students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education in Health Professions Education per credit unit | ||
Tuition is assessed at a rate of $1,827.60 per 3 credit unit course for domestic students, and $4,112.10 per per 3 credit unit course for international students. |
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Student fees
In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.
| Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student fees | $578.45 CAD | $804.73 CAD | $36.75 CAD | $36.75 CAD |
Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.
Admission requirements
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- A four-year degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- Language proficiency requirements: Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
- Teaching responsibilities and/or the ability to demonstrate teaching experience
Application process and deadlines
Deadlines and important dates
| Start Term | Application Deadline | International Deadline |
| September 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Submit an online application
International Students - Starting January 1, 2026, master’s and doctoral students applying for a study permit do not need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma students, as well as Visiting Research students studying over six months, still need a PAL. Review federal international study permit policies before you apply.
Before beginning your online application, be sure that you have carefully reviewed all program information and admission requirements on this page.
During the application, you'll be asked for:
- Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
- Contact information of your three referees
- For your letters of recommendation, two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
- Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions
The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.
At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee: $125 for domestic students and $145 for international students. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.
Submit required documents
Once you've submitted your online application, you will have access to upload your required documents, and provide the contact information for your references. To do this, go to the "Supplemental Items & Documents" tab in your application.
Preliminary Statement of Marks
- Once you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee, you will be required to upload unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. This requirement will appear as Preliminary Statement of Marks or Additional Prelim. Statement under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
- The uploaded transcript can be an unofficial copy of the transcript issued by the university or college and must include a grading key/legend.
- All pages of a transcript must be uploaded as a single PDF document.
- Uploaded transcripts will be considered unofficial or preliminary. Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission. This requirement will appear as Post-secondary Transcript under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
- Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
For students who are required to provide proof of English proficiency:
- Completing a relevant test with the appropriate score is required before the application deadline.
- Tests are valid for 24 months after the testing date and must be valid at the beginning of the student's first term of registration in the graduate program.
- Applicants will be required to upload a PDF copy of any required language test score. Uploaded test scores will be considered unofficial or preliminary.
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Statement/letter of intent (one to two pages) that includes:
- Why you are interested in pursuing Masters-level studies in Health Professions Education?
- Biography/professional background
- Future career aspirations
Contact
Department of Education
28 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X1
Director
Dr. Melanie Hamilton
Email: melanie.hamilton@usask.ca
Program Coordinator
Alison Kraft
Email: sotl@usask.ca
- Educational Administration
Learn more about the academic unit offering this program - Program and Course Catalogue
To view official admission and program requirements