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Medical Sociology (M.A.)

Program Description

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical Sociology (Non-Thesis) offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts is a course-based program that emphasizes innovative and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, data analysis, and critical thinking to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).

Unique Program Features

  • Students who have chosen this option have gone on to do further research, and others to work in the health services;
  • The Department is recognized as an exceptional place for learning and research such that it consistently ranks among the top sociology departments in the world;
  • The Department contributes to knowledge at the forefront of current issues, including those dealing with health systems and with policies concerning HIV/AIDS;
  • The Department has an excellent record of placing students in both academic and non-academic careers in institutions ranging from the University of Chicago and Berkeley to Statistics Canada and a variety of CEGEPs.

University-Level Admission Requirements

  • An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
  • English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

Program Website

MA in Medical Sociology website

Department Contact

Graduate Program graduate.sociology [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MA%20in%20Medical%20Sociology) (email)

Available Intakes

Fall

Application Deadlines

Intake Applications Open Application Deadline - International Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
FALL September 15 January 7 January 7
WINTER N/A N/A N/A
SUMMER N/A N/A N/A

Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

Application Resources

Application Workshops

Consult our full list of our virtual application-focused workshops on the Events webpage.

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