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Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health

  • ID:BU010082
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of a four year Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university in Public Health, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences or a relevant health field, with an average of no less than 80% (A-) in the last two years of study. Students with a Bachelor’s degree in related fields of business, mathematics and pure sciences may also be eligible, although additional course work may be required.

  • Applicants must have undergraduate preparation and a knowledge-based proficiency in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and have relevant work and/or volunteer experiences in a Public Health organization. Additional introductory courses in biostatistics (MPHA 6P01) and population epidemiology (MPHA 6P02) may be required as part of a conditional offer of admission for applicants with insufficient proficiency of these public health core sciences.

English Requirements

  • Master’s applicants who have not completed three or more years of post-secondary study, and doctoral applicants who have not completed two or more years of post-secondary study, at a Canadian institution or at an institution in one of the following exempt countries, will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.

  • Applicants who are required to provide proof of English Language Proficiency must complete the English Language Proficiency (Self Report) form through their student portal account, as well as upload one of the accepted programs/tests listed to the right.

  • English Proficiency Tests (EPT)

    • TOEFL iBT, Minimum overall score of 80, with no subtest below 19

    • IELTS (Academic), Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no subtest below 5.5

    • CAEL, Minimum overall score of 60, with 60 in writing, and no other subtest below 50

    • CAEL CE (Computer Edition), Minimum overall score of 60, with 60 in writing, and no other subtest below 50

    • PTE Academics, Minimum overall score of 60, with no subtest below 60

    • Can Test for Scholars and Trainees, Minimum overall score of 4.5, with no subtest below 4.0

  • Language Schools

    • Brock’s Intensive English Language Program (IELP), Completion of Level 5

    • ESC (Language School Pathway), Completion of the UCTP

    • ILAC (Language School Pathway), Completion of University Pathway Level III (12 weeks)

    • ILSC (Language School Pathway), Completion of Level A2

    • CLLC (Language School Pathway), Completion of UPP Level 7

Other Requirements

  • You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:

    • Two references (one academic and one health professional) are required.

    • A statement of intent, no more than 750 words in length, in which applicants indicate their relevant background experience in Public Health, how the MPH degree will facilitate the applicants career aspirations, where the applicant plans on living while completing the MPH online, and what health organization the applicant would have access to where the applicant envisions completing their practicum.

    • An updated CV/resume outlining recent and relevant work and volunteer experience

Course Information

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to meet the needs of public health professionals, health practitioners and recent post-graduate students with the goal of enhancing theoretical and applied knowledge through course work and a practicum experience. The MPH courses complement the core competencies outlined by the Public Health Agency of Canada, leading to a professional degree in public health.

Delivered in an exclusively online format, a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning techniques will be used to guide instruction and evaluate learning. The curriculum focuses on identifying the interdisciplinary elements required to design, implement and effectively manage public health systems. Research methods and analytical training essential to public health will provide a foundation in the conduct of research that will enhance evidence-based decision making. A unique aspect of the MPH program is its emphasis on infection control through its courses on Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, and Epidemiology. The Social Marketing and Health Communication course will examine the complexities of public health administration in today’s technologically driven society. The program addresses the growing need to anticipate, manage and mitigate public health crises.

Graduates of the MPH will be prepared to compete for positions in a variety of public health organizations as well as leadership roles in the health sector.

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PUBLIC HEALTH COURSES

  • Quality Health Systems through Collaboration and Partnership

  • Qualitative Research: Interviewing and Beyond

  • Epidemiology

  • Critical Foundations of Public Health

  • Biostatistics in Public Health

  • Policy and Practice: Critical Evaluation and Synthesis in Program Planning

  • Infection Control

  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness

  • Measuring Health Equity

  • Social Marketing and Health Communication

  • Environmental and Occupational Health

  • Economics for Public Health

  • Leading Change in Public Health

  • eHealth Innovations and Trends

  • Colonization, Reconciliation and Indigenous Health

  • Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Introduction to Population Epidemiology

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COURSES

  • Public Health Practicum

  • Public Health Independent Project

 

 

 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Public health unit officers

  • Government ministries and agencies representatives

  • Community health centres

  • Long term care facility managers

  • Social service and private sector organizations

  • Health educators and planners

  • Health integration networks

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health and dental plan fees: CAD 475 per year

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