Study Juris Doctor / Master of Health Administration (JD/MHA) at Dalhousie University in Canada, Schulich School of Law
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Juris Doctor / Master of Health Administration (JD/MHA)
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Juris DoctorMaster of Health Administration program offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain both a law degree and a health administration degree on an accelerated pathway. Delving into the legal complexities of Canadian health care from both perspectives will hone your skills and open doors.Through four years of intensive and rewarding study you will complete requirements for both degreesand emerge with valuable and much-needed expertise.Graduates of the JDMHA program have successful careers in the private practice in public- and private-sector policy development as general counsel for health facilities and as executive leaders in health organizations.

Which department am I in?

Schulich School of Law

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$39,265.70 (US$ 28,223) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Carleton Campus

Room 109 Forrest Bldg.,

5869 University Avenue,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$39,265.70 (US$ 28,223) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Carleton Campus

Room 109 Forrest Bldg.,

5869 University Avenue,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted into the program you need to meet the entrance requirements of both the School of Health Administration and the Schulich School of Law. Separate applications must be submitted to each school.The JDMHA program is open to students who have earned or are pursuing an undergraduate degree in any discipline. If you have an interest in how the law informs shapes and structures healthcare and policy this program is worth your consideration.Student must haveFour-year Bachelors degreeMinimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of studyDegree granted by university of recognized standingThe application deadline is January 15 and March 31.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

  • 12th in Canada (QS World University Rankings 2027)
  • Top 100 internationally (THE Impact Rankings 2026)
  • Over 300 degree programs and 4,000 courses to choose from
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, one of the lowest in Canada
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