Master of Design - Design for Health

Become an expert in the fast-growing area of health design in OCAD University’s Master of Design (MDes) in Design for Health. Study full or part-time at our campus in close proximity to world-calibre hospitals, healthcare-research institutes, and a thriving technology cluster.

We are situated in downtown Toronto at the heart of Canada’s creative sector, and just a short walk from world-calibre hospitals and health-research institutes.

Nearly every aspect of health care needs design expertise, including systems, service, program and product design. As more inclusive healthcare policies and practices are developed, health challenges considered in the program include: • The emergence of new infections including epidemics and pandemics • Chronic diseases including mental health and addictions • An aging population • Health inequities including disparities in access for care for structurally marginalized individuals and groups • Creating inclusive and healthy built environments • Global health initiatives including HIV-AIDS and access to medicines • Patient and caregiver oriented care planning and delivery • A shift to multi-setting and multi-disciplinary health-care delivery including digital health and telehealth