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Master of Public Health (Course-Based) Program

The School of Public Health offers a course-based degree of Master of Public Health (MPH) with a specialization in General Public Health (GPH), a thesis-based degree of Master of Science (MSc) with several specializations, a PhD with several specializations, and thesis- and course-based degrees of Master of Arts in Community Engagement (MACE).

Why Study This Program?

The School of Public Health also offers several Graduate Embedded Certificates, which students can opt to complete concurrently with a graduate degree. These include:

• Graduate Embedded Certificate in Climate Change and Health (Public Health)
• Graduate Embedded Certificate in Communicable Diseases (Public Health)
• Graduate Embedded Certificate in Epidemiology & Applied Biostatistics (Public Health)
• Graduate Embedded Certificate in Global Health Equity (Public Health)
• Graduate Embedded Certificate in Health Economic Evaluation (Public Health)
• Graduate Programs in Community-Based Research and Evaluation

Entrance Requirements

The School of Public Health values and seeks to recruit Indigenous students and students of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability/disability, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and experiences.

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees

The minimum admission requirements for the master's degrees are:

• A baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, in a relevant field from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 on the 4.0-point scale over the last 60 units of graded coursework completed Relevant work or volunteer experience is helpful, such as involvement in activities or studying/working/volunteering in a governmental or non-governmental organization in Canada or internationally with a health or community engagement focus.

Admission Requirements for Doctoral Degrees

The minimum admission requirements for the doctoral degrees are:

• A master's (thesis- or course-based) degree, or its academic equivalent, in a relevant field from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
• A grade point average of at least 3.4 on the 4-point scale over the last 60 units of graded coursework completed Demonstrated high-level research aptitude and competence in the application of the applicant's discipline to research is helpful, such as previous engagement with in-depth public health research/practice, research scholarships or fellowships, and/or a research publication track record.

English Language Requirement

If required, a minimum overall score on an approved English language examination as described below:

• PTE Academic score of 61
• A minimum acceptable TOEFL score of 92 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (Internet-based) or equivalent
• A minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6 on each test band on the IELTS

Additional Requirements

Applicants are also required to submit:

1. A current resumé or curriculum vitae
2. Letter of intent of no more than 800 words
3. Three (3) letters of reference
4. Academic documents
5. MACE applicants only: Writing sample

Canadian Indigenous History and Contemporary Context Requirement

All incoming students must complete preparation activities related to Canadian Indigenous history and contemporary context before registering in the first course of the degree. This requirement can be satisfied by taking Faculty of Native Studies courses or completing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

Program Requirements

All Master of Public Health students must complete the following:

Core Courses (24 units)

• SPH 530 - This is Public Health
• SPH 535 - Using and Creating Evidence in Public Health Practice
• SPH 536 - Engagement for Public Health Action
• SPH 541 - Public Health Practice & Professional Skills I
• SPH 546 - Public Health Practice & Professional Skills II
• SPH 547 - Public Health Practice Project
• SPH 598 - Public Health Practice Experience and Capping Project

Specialization and Elective Courses

Students must also declare a Specialization and complete the Specialization and Elective courses.

Length of Program

The minimum time to complete the Master of Public Health degree is 20 months. The maximum time permitted for completion of the program is six years (part- or full-time) from the date of first registration.

Tuition and Fees

All students admitted to the School of Public Health must establish their own funding prior to their admission. Graduate students can finance their studies at the University of Alberta in several ways, including general graduate awards, research grants, and external scholarships.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.