Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed for individuals planning to pursue a management or leadership role in the field of public health. The program provides a broad understanding of public health, highlighting evidence-informed practice in public health, socio-behavioural health, environmental health, and public health informatics.

Program Highlights

• Expertise and guidance from prominent faculty who share their real-world research, theory, and practice experience.
• Hands-on experience in a professional public health setting through the experiential practicum.
• Flexibility of a full- or part-time workload so that your degree can cater to your professional and academic goals.

Program Details

Department/School

The program is offered by the School of Public Health Sciences.

Faculty

The program is part of the Faculty of Health.

Admit Term(s)

The program admits students in the Fall term (September - December).

Delivery Mode

The program is delivered both on-campus and online.

Program Type

The program is a Master's, Professional degree.

Length of Program

The program can be completed in 24 months (full-time) or 48 months (part-time).

Registration Option(s)

Students can register as full-time or part-time.

Study Option(s)

The program is offered as coursework.

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September). All required documentation, including academic references, must be submitted on or before this date. It is recommended to apply by January 18 to allow adequate time to upload supporting documents.

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of a four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 75% average. The bachelor's degree will normally be in a field relevant to public health.
• A personal essay of no more than 500 words explaining the education and work experiences that have brought the applicant to the decision to apply to the MPH program, and how the MPH will help them in their future career.
• Ideally, students will have prior work experience in a public health setting. Co-operative work terms and/or volunteer experience are acceptable.
• A suitable background in statistics to meet prerequisite standards for all graduate level courses, before beginning coursework. An undergraduate course in statistical methods completed within the past five years with a minimum grade of 75% is required. Exceptions to this requirement may be made on occasion by admission committees considering student background and demonstrated analytic abilities.
• Students will be recruited as recent graduates from 4-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs in Health Studies and related disciplines, or alternatively as mature students holding a 4-year degree in a related discipline with relevant work experience in population and public health. Students with advanced professional degrees in recognized health disciplines (e.g., MD, DVM) are also eligible for admission.

Degree Requirements

Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Two references are required. At least one reference must be academic. If applicants have been out of school for an extended period of time (>5 years) and are unable to supply an academic reference, they may submit two professional references. Please ensure that one professional referee is able to comment on the applicant's academic ability and potential.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0). The School of Public Health Sciences does not consider international applications whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirements.

Tuition and Fees

Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program. Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.