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

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

50,940 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides a broad understanding of public health and the knowledge, tools, and skills for management/leadership roles in public health settings. The program highlights evidence-informed practice in public health, sociobehavioural health, environmental health, and public health informatics. Offered online, the MPH provides flexibility for the working professional and can be completed in two to four years. On-campus attendance is required for two 2-week block courses and students complete a 12-week field practicum. The MPH program is flexible for the working professional, since the online courses can be completed as a part-time or full-time student. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides a broad understanding of public health and the knowledge, tools, and skills for management/leadership roles in public health settings. The program highlights evidence-informed practice in public health, sociobehavioural health, environmental health, and public health informatics. Offered online, the MPH provides flexibility for the working professional and can be completed in two to four years. On-campus attendance is required for two 2-week block courses and students complete a 12-week field practicum. The MPH program is flexible for the working professional, since the online courses can be completed as a part-time or full-time student. 

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 a field relevant to public health; (2) Students must submit a personal essay of no more than 500 words explaining the education, work and life experiences 1) that have brought them to the decision to apply to the MPH program; and 2) how the MPH will help them in their future career; (3) Students must have at least one year of prior work experience in a public health setting, either through full or part-time employment or through co-operative work terms as an undergraduate (volunteer experience may be applicable); (4) Although statistics is not a prerequisite for admission, students should have a suitable background in statistics to meet prerequisite standards for all graduate level courses, before beginning coursework. An undergraduate course in research methods (with a minimum 75%) is recommended; (5) 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) will also be eligible for admission. // Application materials: (1) Résumé: Indicating past academic and professional experience; (2) Supplementary information form; (3) Transcript(s). // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
13,524 CAD
International
50,940 CAD

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