Design for Health (MDes)

OCAD University

Respond to the complexity of healthcare through a comprehensive design approach. Get empowered to create ethical sustainable solutions to pressing challenges across the health sector.Bring your educational and practical experience in design the health sector or in the social sciences of health into an environment committed to developing design solutions to complex health challenges. In partnership with world-caliber hospitals healthcare-research institutes and a thriving technology cluster youll design multi-disciplinary systems service program and product solutions for real-world challenges includingThe emergence of new infections including epidemics and pandemicsChronic diseases including mental health and addictionsAn aging populationHealth inequities including disparities in access for care for structurally marginalized individuals and groupsCreating inclusive and healthy built environmentsGlobal health initiatives including HIV-AIDS and access to medicinesPatient and caregiver-oriented care planning and deliveryA shift to multi-setting and multi-disciplinary health-care delivery including digital health and telehealth

Graduate Studies