Master of Public Health - Social and Behavioural Health Sciences

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.

An appropriate bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university*At least a mid-B average in final year of the degree or in the last 5.0 full course equivalents completed at a senior level*At least one undergraduate statistics course is required for Black Health, Epidemiology, Indigenous Health, Social & Behavioural Health Sciences (Health Promotion) and Nutrition and Dietetics, and is recommended for Family & Community Medicine and Occupational & Environmental HealthLetter of IntentCurriculum VitaeStatistics Requirement form for Master of Public Health (MPH) Black Health, Epidemiology, Indigenous Health and Social & Behavioural Health Science (Health Promotion) applicantsThe Graduate Department of Public Health Sciences requires two (2) letters of reference to accompany applications to DrPH, PhD, MPH, MSc, and MScCH degree programs. Only the MHSc in Bioethics program requires three (3) letter of refence. Applicants should only invite the required number of referees to submit letters of reference, as only 2 letters of reference will be assessed (3 for MHSc Bioethics) by the Admissions Committee. References are reviewed based on date of receipt, not in the order in which they were entered in the application.