Public Health and Health Systems (Water) (Taught) 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Waterloo |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

42,252 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

As part of the School of Public Health and Health Systems, you will be immersed in leading research, and gain the skills to tackle some of the biggest health concerns of today. Beside our leading researchers, you will learn how to integrate perspectives from multiple disciplines as well as discover how to use research to design, implement, and evaluate health programs, policies and services. Our graduate students go into academic research positions, and assume leadership roles in health promotion, health planning, policy and health information analysis, research management,healthcare coordination, epidemiology, program evaluation, or other professional positions.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

As part of the School of Public Health and Health Systems, you will be immersed in leading research, and gain the skills to tackle some of the biggest health concerns of today. Beside our leading researchers, you will learn how to integrate perspectives from multiple disciplines as well as discover how to use research to design, implement, and evaluate health programs, policies and services. Our graduate students go into academic research positions, and assume leadership roles in health promotion, health planning, policy and health information analysis, research management,healthcare coordination, epidemiology, program evaluation, or other professional positions.

Admission requirements

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Minimum requirements: (1) 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 the biological sciences, behavioural health, health, public health, or social sciences; (2) A letter indicating reasons for pursuing graduate studies; (3) For students applying to the School of Public Health and Health Systems (SPHHS), the undergraduate experience including coursework in one or more of the behavioural, biological, developmental, health, or social sciences is advantageous, given the multidisciplinary nature of the program. Students should also have a suitable background in research design and statistics to meet prerequisite standards for all graduate level courses. // Application materials: (1) Résumé; (2) Supplementary information form; (3) Transcript(s); (4) Writing sample: Students must submit one copy of a term paper written during the last two years of their undergraduate education. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

13,524 CAD
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International Students

42,252 CAD
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