programs

lakehead is geared towards your academic success. through performing well in a program that matches your interests and aspirations, you will pave your way towards an exciting and successful career. while delving into coursework, be sure to take advantage of our many supports to enhance your academic skills and offer advice pertaining to program selection and completion. as well, explore and enjoy the considerable flexibility we offer in study options and opportunities.

explore our program options

view all programs: undergraduate, graduate, other

undergraduate

graduate - masters

  • archaeological science

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • biology

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay, orillia

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • business administration (mba)

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    ***the 16 month mba advanced studies in management is being offered for fall 2025.

    ***the mba part-time application is now open - domestic applicants only

  • business management

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • chemistry

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    domestic applicants should contact admissions.grad@lakeheadu.ca to apply.

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • computer science

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • economics

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • education

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay, orillia, online

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • engineering: electrical & computer

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • engineering: environmental

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • engineering: chemical

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • engineering: civil

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • engineering: mechanical

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • english and cultural studies

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • environmental studies

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • geology

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    domestic applicants should contact admissions.grad@lakeheadu.ca to apply.

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • health sciences

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • history

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • kinesiology

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • mathematical sciences

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • natural resources management: master of forest management (course-based)

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • natural resources management: master of science in forestry (thesis-based)

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • nursing - advanced nursing specialization

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    application deadline - february 1st

  • nursing - nurse practitioner specialization

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    application deadline - february 1st

  • physics

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • psychology: clinical

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    closed

    deadline - december 1, 2024 

    the gre requirement has been waived for fall 2025

  • psychology: psychological science

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • public health

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay, online

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    application deadline - february 1, 2025

     

  • public health: nursing specialization

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay, online

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    application deadline - february 1, 2025

  • social justice studies

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • social work

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay, orillia

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    *an hbsw or four-year bachelor of social work is required.

  • sociology

    graduate - masters

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    the application deadline is february 1st for international applicants. only complete applications (including references) will be reviewed. 

graduate - masters - specialization

  • gender and women's studies

    graduate - masters - specialization

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • gerontology

    graduate - masters - specialization

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

graduate - doctoral

  • biotechnology

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants.

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

  • chemical engineering

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • chemistry and materials science

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants.

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • civil engineering

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • educational studies

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    closed

    application deadline - october 1st

  • electrical and computer engineering

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • health sciences

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    closed

    deadline - january 15th

  • mechanical engineering

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. 

  • natural resources management

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    spring/summer 2025

    open (limited options)

    international deadline - january 15th

    the application is open for domestic applicants. 

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

  • psychology: clinical

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    closed

    deadline - december 1, 2024 

    the gre requirement has been waived for fall 2025

  • psychology: psychological science

    graduate - doctoral

    thunder bay

    fall 2025 (september)

    open

    international applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

graduate - diploma