- Level
- Master Degree
- Duration
- 2 Years (includes practicum)
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Public Health and Wellness
- Institution
- Private University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
This two year master’s degree applies psychology to health behaviour and wellbeing rather than to clinical treatment. Content covers health psychology, behaviour change theory and practice, stress and coping, wellness program design, health promotion and research methods, with a practicum recorded inside the two year structure.
The concentrations recorded in the ASV source, covering health and wellness, gender and sexuality, and human resource management, let students angle the degree toward workplace wellbeing, community health or population level programs.
It is also the most affordable route in Adler’s Vancouver catalogue, with published tuition well below the counselling degrees, which matters for students who want a Canadian graduate qualification in psychology without the cost or the clinical commitment of a therapist track.
IRCC lists Master of Psychology in Health and Wellness among the Adler degrees that qualify for a Post Graduation Work Permit. Master’s programs are exempt from the field of study requirement, so no CIP code check applies, and the two year length supports a work permit of up to three years at IRCC discretion.
Entry per the portal export is a three year bachelor’s degree with 75 percent, IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5, and no GRE or GMAT. Adler’s published Vancouver tuition for 2026 to 2027 is CAD 26,187 in year one and CAD 18,705 in year two.
For budget conscious applicants this is the entry point to Adler Vancouver. Published first year tuition sits well below every counselling route, the program still carries full Post Graduation Work Permit eligibility as a listed degree, and it still meets the master’s length threshold that governs spousal open work permit eligibility. Students should simply be clear that it prepares them for health promotion and wellbeing roles rather than for therapy practice, because that distinction cannot be corrected afterwards.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 75 percent, per the portal export. A course by course credential evaluation is normally required.
- English (meet any one, per source): IELTS Academic 7 overall with no band below 6.5; TOEFL iBT 92 total with no section below 22; PTE Academic 62 overall; Duolingo English Test is recorded as not accepted for this program.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution per the ASV source.
- Also required: Statement of intent, resume or CV, letters of recommendation and transcripts from all institutions attended, per Adler University admissions.
- Tests: No GRE or GMAT required. Application fee CAD 30 per the portal export; Adler publishes the fee as 30 dollars, so confirm the currency at application.
- Work permit: IRCC lists Master of Psychology among the Adler University degrees whose graduates qualify for a Post Graduation Work Permit. Degree level programs are exempt from the field of study requirement, so no CIP code applies. IRCC makes the final decision.
- Spouse: Master’s programs of 16 months or longer and doctoral programs are the categories that remain eligible for a spousal open work permit under the rules in force since January 2025. Adler is a private degree granting institution, so confirm the current position with IRCC before relying on it.
- Study permit: Adler University DLI number O19394452198, to be confirmed against the letter of acceptance.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Health Promotion Specialist: health authorities and public health teams
- Workplace Wellness Coordinator: corporate and institutional programs
- Behaviour Change Consultant: health and lifestyle interventions
- Community Health Program Officer: non profit and government services
- Patient Education Coordinator: health service roles
- Research Associate: health behaviour and wellbeing projects
Reality check: this is a non clinical psychology degree, which means it does not lead to counselling registration, and applicants who want to practise therapy should choose one of the counselling psychology routes instead.
About Adler University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Private
- Rating
- ★ 4.4
- World rank
- #14556
- Established
- 2005
- Reference No.
- O19394452198
