24 monthsProgramme duration
31 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Community Development
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Community Development
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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).
Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirements for the master’s degrees are those set out by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies:
A baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, in a relevant field from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta, and
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. Please refer to the School of Public Health for additional guidance on applications.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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