Design for Health (MDes) | Master's degree | Health & Well-Being | On Campus | 2 to 3 Years | OCAD University | Canada
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