Public Health (MPH)

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Master of Public Health

  • Experiential learning
  • Online component

Delivered in an exclusively online format, the Master of Public Health (MPH) will train future public health specialists at the graduate level. The MPH program is tailored to meet the needs of public health professionals, health practitioners and recent post-graduate students to enhance their theoretical and applied knowledge through online courses and a practicum. The curriculum is built on the cornerstone of identifying the interdisciplinary elements required to design, implement and effectively manage public health systems.

Specializations:

  • Public Health (General)
  • Health Information Management (HIM)
  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
  • NEW: Environmental Public Health Inspection (EPHI) – applications opening soon

Program Details:

  • Pathway: Course-based
  • Study Options: Full-time and part-time
  • Program Length: Full-time (3 terms or 1 year); Part-time (up to 4 years)
  • Program Delivery: Online
  • Additional Pathway Opportunities (MBA or MEd): MPH graduates may be eligible to additionally pursue an accelerated Master of Education (MEd) or a fully online accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA), which can be completed in as little as 8–12 months of additional full-time study. See the Graduate Calendar for eligibility and admission requirements.

For further details about the program, please visit the full Master of Public Health webpage.

Entry Point:

  • Fall (September)

Application Timelines:

  • Applications Open: Mid-September
  • Application Deadline: February 1
  • Late Applications: The application portal may remain open after the deadline and will close when all spots are filled.

Note for international applicants: This program is delivered entirely online and is not eligible for a Canadian study permit or the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. All program requirements, including practicum placements, can be completed from outside Canada.

General program inquiries
Graduate program director
Brent Faught
Graduate program coordinator
Shanzay Zamar, Joshua Awolusi

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Admission requirements

  • A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution in Public Health, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pure Sciences, Social Sciences or another relevant health-related field, with a minimum average of 80% in the last two years of study.
  • Applicants must have appropriate academic preparation and experience for graduate study in public health. Additional eligibility requirements, prerequisite knowledge, and information regarding conditional admission are outlined in the Graduate Academic Calendar.
  • Applicants that are required to provide proof of English language proficiency must meet the standard graduate minimum requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0, or an approved equivalent), as outlined on the Graduate English Language Proficiency webpage.

See also the full program admission requirements as outlined in the Graduate Academic Calendar and the general admission requirements for graduate-level study.

Application Materials

In addition to the online application and payment of the non-refundable application fee, applicants are required to submit:

  • Transcripts from all previous post-secondary study.
  • Two (2) references: one academic and one health professional
  • Updated CV/resume outlining recent and relevant work and volunteer experience.
  • Statement of intent (750 words max), outlining the applicant's relevant background experience in public health, how the MPH degree will facilitate the applicant's 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.

Visit our How to Apply page for a full overview of the application process, and our Application Documents page for details on document requirements and upload instructions.

Note: The MPH Admissions Committee reviews all applications and recommends admission to a limited number of candidates each year. Strong applicants who are not initially offered admission may be placed on a waitlist. Select applicants who are not admitted to the MPH program may also be considered for admission to the Master of Applied Gerontology.