The Graduate Department of Public Health Sciences at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health offers graduate degree programs both full-time and part-time. Applicants are strongly advised to have some background in statistics and quantitative methods. In addition, field and employment experience are taken into consideration. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is designed for students interested in professional andor research careers in the community, academic, public, or private sectors. The Master of Science (MSc) degree program is for students interested in research and academic careers in Biostatistics.Public Health Sciences (PHS) offers a wide range of options to people entering public health and practicing health professionals looking to enhance their expertise. Over 800 graduate students are currently enrolled in our doctoral and master’s programs across many areas of study in one of the best schools of public health in the world.In this field, Indigenous health issues will be examined from multiple perspectives and worldviews. The focus of this degree is to prioritize First Nations, Inuit and Métis knowledges, pedagogies, theories, and frameworks for teaching, learning, and research. Beginning with land-based learning, traditional teachings, interaction with Elders and Knowledge Keepers and transitioning into community engagement and allyship permeate the program. Students will gain a broad public health knowledge base with specific expertise in Indigenous health issues pertaining to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in Canada. This is a professional (non-thesis) graduate program that prepares students to enter a wide range of careers in community, government, policy, research, industry, and academia. The program was created for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students who wish to work in the area of First Nations, Inuit and Métis health and public health.

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