Simon Fraser University - Graduate Studies

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Public Health (MPH)

Simon Fraser University - Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Health Sciences
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $14,734

Total tuition for the program.

Description:

The Masters of Public Health (MPH) program is a practice-based graduate degree that trains students in a breadth of research and practice intended to improve population health. FHS’ MPH program is the first Anglophone program in Canada to be accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (www.ceph.org).

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Completion of a recognized baccalaureate degree in any field is required. Your degree must be academically equivalent to an SFU 4-year Bachelor’s degree, from any accredited post-secondary institution. Your degree can be in progress at the time of the application deadline, but all courses required for the completion of your degree must be completed before the program begins. An academic standing of a minimum GPA of 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate coursework at the time of the application deadline is also required. Graduate coursework will also be considered. Applicants must also have completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course, prior to entry into the program. If applicants have not completed the statistics prerequisite at the time of application but are recommended for admission, admission will be conditional on the successful completion of this prerequisite prior to the start of the program and before you will be able to register in courses.
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580]
    Application Notes : Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies at SFU through the completion of an English language competency examination with the below minimum scores. Examinations must be taken within two years of the application deadline, and results must be valid at the time of the deadline. IELTS Academic Test (International English Language Testing Service) - a minimum overall score of 7 is required with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section of the academic (NOT general) test; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - a minimum overall score of 93 is required for the internet based test with a minimum score of 20 in each section; a minimum score of 580 is required for the paper based test.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 06, 2022