The program information below was valid for the spring 2016 term (May 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar is updated 3 times per year, at the start of each academic term (January 1, May 1, September 1). Graduate Studies Academic Calendars from previous terms can be found in the archives.
Students are responsible for reviewing the general information and regulations section of the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
Fields (areas of research)
- Population Health
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Admit term(s)
- Fall
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Delivery mode
- On-campus
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Program type
- Master's
- Research
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Registration option(s)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Study option(s)
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Minimum requirements
- 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.
- A letter indicating reasons for pursuing graduate studies.
- For students applying to the School of Public Health and Health Systems, 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.
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Application materials
- Résumé
- Supplementary information form
- Transcript(s)
- Writing sample
- Students must submit one copy of a term paper written during the last two years of their undergraduate education.
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References
- Number of references: 2
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Type of references:
preferably from faculty members
- English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)
- Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)
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Courses
- The minimum requirement will be 6 one-term (0.50 unit weight) graduate courses, including:
- HSG 601 Lifespan Approaches to Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- HSG 606 Epidemiological Methods
- HSG 605 series
- or approved equivalents
- At a minimum, and in accordance with University policy, students must obtain an average of at least a 70% in aggregate on the course presented in fulfilment of the degree requirements. A failing grade in any course will necessitate a review of the student's status by the School, and may result in a student being required to withdraw from the program.
- The School reserves the right to stipulate additional coursework if it is necessary for the student's preparation.
- The minimum requirement will be 6 one-term (0.50 unit weight) graduate courses, including:
- Link(s) to courses
- Academic Integrity Workshop
- Master’s Thesis
- For the Master's thesis, an approved topic is required and will be defended in an oral examination. The MSc thesis committee consists of a minimum of three faculty and includes the student's supervisor, appointed in the School, and at least one other member of the School of Public Health and Health Systems faculty. One committee member may be from outside the School (whether from within the university or from another university). The composition of the Thesis Advisory Committee must be approved by the School’s Graduate Committee.
