Graduate and Professional Program Fair
Thank you for your interest in attending our additional virtual sessions! To help you better understand what each session will cover, please review this document. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you'd like.
If you encounter a scheduling conflict or if a session's timing doesn't work for you, please don't hesitate to reach out to the contact provided for that session.
All sessions are scheduled in Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Session 1: Grad Mentor Experiences in Finding a Supervisor (FGS)
February 3, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 AM
At the centre of every research-based graduate student’s life at Dalhousie is their relationship with their supervisor. Come join us and hear current graduate students share their experiences about finding their supervisors and building strong supervisory relationships. This will be a panel discussion and we also welcome your questions. Moderated by Valerie Chappe (FGS).
For any questions, please contact: kala.hirtle@dal.ca
Session 2: How to Break Through the Noise: Writing to Potential Supervisors (FGS)
February 3, 2025
09:30 - 10:30 AM
Come join a panel discussion with Dalhousie Faculty members - Sarah Wells (Faculty of Medicine), Peter Tyedmers (Faculty of Science), and Jerry Bannister (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences), where they share best practices for cold-emailing potential supervisors.
For any questions, please contact: kala.hirtle@dal.ca
Session 3: The DAL MBA - Corporate Residency Pathway Overview with Program Staff + Scholarship Information
February 3, 2025
01:00 - 02:00 PM
Join MBA Program Director, Dan Shaw for an online information webinar to learn about how this direct entry program along with its 8-month paid work term, dedicated career coaching, and networking opportunities can help you launch your career. Scholarship Opportunities will also be highlighted.
For any questions, please contact: katiebeaton@dal.ca
Session 4: Dalhousie Medicine
February 4, 2025
12:00 - 01:00 PM
Join Dalhousie Medicine Admissions for an information session. Current Dalhousie Medical Students will also be available to help answer any questions you may have.
For any questions, please contact: carolyn.doyle@dal.ca
Session 5: The Dalhousie MREM and MES - Program Overview + Scholarship Information
February 4, 2025
01:00 - 02:30 PM
Join SRES Director Dr. Kate Sherren, Graduate Coordinator Heather Cray, and Admissions Secretary Khôi Truong for an online information session to learn more about how our master’s programs will equip you with the skills and knowledge to advance your environmental career goals. Scholarship opportunities will also be highlighted.
For any questions, please contact: sres@dal.ca
Session 6: Master of Planning Program
February 5, 2025
05:00 - 06:00 PM
The Master of Planning is a professional accredited degree that provides exciting career paths in areas such as social planning, community development, housing, transportation, urban design, and sustainability. Our program offers a paid 4-month co-op work term and a dedicated co-op advisor. With strong industry connections and ample design space, our students work on applied projects and research based on real-world problems, with many students receiving offers before they even graduate!
Planners are at the heart of the communities they serve! Become a Master of Planning Student today. Join us on Feb 5 to learn more about our Master of Planning program!
For any questions, please contact: dotti.macneil@dal.ca
Session 7: MFA in Creative Writing - Program Overview and Q&A
February 5, 2025
05:00 - 06:00 PM
Do you have a story to tell? The faculty and mentors in King’s Writing & Publishing program want to work with you to get that story onto the page—and onto the bookshelf. Our two unique limited-residency Master of Fine Arts programs in Creative Nonfiction and Fiction allow you to work with accomplished writers and editors to produce a book-length nonfiction or fiction manuscript; while also gaining the book publishing industry knowledge you need to successfully find a publisher and market your book. Join our faculty to learn more about the MFA program and have your questions answered!
For any questions, please contact: gillian.turnbull@ukings.ca
Session 8: The DAL MPA - Program Overview with Current Student
February 5, 2025
05:00 - 06:00 PM
Join our Recruitment Team and a current MPA student to learn more about how the MPA Program at Dal offers distinctive opportunities in the public sector for recent grads and early career professionals.
For any questions, please contact: katiebeaton@dal.ca
Session 9: Master of Industrial Engineering
February 5, 2025
06:00 - 07:00 PM
Join us for an exploration of what the Master of Industrial Engineering offers to you. For those with an engineering degree, the MEng offers a continuaion of your professional education. For those interested in research, the MASc offers a thesis-based research program for anyone with a science or engineering degree. Join us to discuss the curriculum, job prospects and career pathways.
For any questions, please contact: pemberton.cyrus@dal.ca
Session 10: Admissions Presentation for DDH and DDS programs
February 5, 2025
06:30 - 08:00 PM
Are you interested in becoming a dentist or dental hygienist? If yes, we have an event for you! In our online information session, our faculty members and admissions team will talk about what subjects and grades you need to apply for our dentistry and dental hygiene programs, go through the application requirements, and explain the selection process. You will also have an opportunity to ask all your burning questions!
To find out more, please see our dentistry admission requirements and our dental hygiene admission requirements. Register now to secure your spot for this online event.
For any questions, please contact: admissions.dentistry@dal.ca
Session 11: School of Nursing Graduate Programs - Master of Nursing, MScN, PhD Nursing Programs
February 5, 2025
07:00 - 08:00 PM
Join us to discover more about our five graduate nursing degree programs at Dalhousie University.Or, if you're an experienced RN (2+ years - 3,750 hrs), you may also be interested in our popular MN Nurse Practitioner degree or our newest offering, the Advanced Practice, Mental Health and Addictions Master of Nursing degree (must have 2+ years experience in Mental Health and Addictions). Those looking to further their studies in academia, may wish to find out more about our Doctoral Studies (PhD in Nursing) program.
For any questions, please contact: emoore@dal.ca
Session 12: Shape Your Future: Online Professional Development Courses at Dal
February 6, 2025
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Join the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development and explore a wide range of professional development courses designed to fit your goals and busy lifestyle. Our courses are 100% online and can be taken at your own pace, offering the flexibility you need to advance your career, transition to a new field, or gain valuable skills for personal growth. This is an opportunity to explore pathways that align with your aspirations and shape your future on your terms.
For any questions, please contact: v.adriazola@dal.ca
Session 13: The DAL MI - Program Overview with Program Staff + Scholarship Information
February 6, 2025
01:00 - 02:00 PM
Join MI Program Director, Dr. Sandra Toze to learn more about how the MI program at Dal will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s dynamic information landscape. Information on scholarship opportunities will also be highlighted.
For any questions, please contact: katiebeaton@dal.ca
Session 14: Demystifying the LSAT
February 12, 2025
05:00 - 06:30 PM
The LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) is a requirement for law school admissions and is often accompanied by many questions. This session aims to help you understand the purpose of the LSAT, how law schools look at the LSAT, how to navigate the LSAT process, while also offering tips on how to approach the test. The session will be hosted by an admissions representative and two current Schulich Law students.
For any questions, please contact: randi.livingstone@dal.ca
Session 15: Master of Digital Innovation
February 12, 2025
06:30 - 07:30 PM
The Master of Digital Innovation program helps combine relevant and in-demand digital skills with your existing business, data science or healthcare experience. No prior education in Computer Science is required to gain admission into the interdisciplinary Master of Digital Innovation program. Join this info session to learn how the MDI program can help you lead digital strategy and innovation in organizations that span various sectors. The MDI program is a 16-month intensive professional master’s program with a built-in internship option that allows students to gain valuable hands-on experience before they graduate. This info session will give you an overview of the program, admission requirements, potential career paths for graduates and will also give you the option to ask our Graduate Recruitment Manager any questions you might have.
For any questions, please contact: tarika@dal.ca
Session 16: Make the Most of Your Law Degree: Combined JD/MBA, JD/MPA, JD/MHA and JD/MI Information Session
February 26, 2025
07:00 - 08:30 PM
A JD (Juris Doctor) can open many doors to interesting and meaningful career paths. One way to customize your degree and career is through combining your JD with one these Dalhousie master’s degrees: an MBA (Business Administration), MHA (Health Administration), MI (Information) and MPA (Public Administration). Join representatives of these programs as well as current students to learn about these unique opportunities.
For any questions, please contact: randi.livingstone@dal.ca
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