Master's in Public Health in Canada

Epidemiology (M.Sc.)

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Epidemiology (Thesis) is a research-focused program offered by McGill University's Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health. It aims to develop your skills in original thinking, collaboration, and scientific communication, preparing you for further studies or professional careers. The program delves into the foundations and principles of epidemiology and applied biostatistics. You will learn to design, conduct, and analyze various types of health-related research, including clinical, population-based, environmental, policy, and methodological studies. The department has expertise in areas such as clinical epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory, perinatal, environmental, and occupational epidemiology, as well as clinical trials and health services research. Emerging areas of focus include social epidemiology, public health, infectious diseases, neuroepidemiology, psychiatric epidemiology, global health, health research informatics, and genetic/molecular epidemiology.

Graduate Micro-Programs in Public Health

Brock University's Graduate Micro-Programs (GMPs) in Public Health are designed to provide graduate-level expertise for professionals looking to advance their careers in specialized areas. These part-time, online programs offer flexibility through asynchronous and synchronous learning modes. The curriculum is focused on practical knowledge, allowing students to complete the program in as little as one year.

Master of Global Health (MGH)

Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP)

The Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) is a master's degree program designed for clinicians seeking to advance their careers into healthcare leadership and management roles. This interdisciplinary program combines expertise from the UBC School of Nursing and UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School. It equips students with essential business and leadership skills alongside in-depth healthcare knowledge. The curriculum focuses on best practices in healthcare, administration, public policy, project management, and organizational leadership, providing a holistic understanding for effective transformation within the healthcare system.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a two-year, non-thesis degree program focused on epidemiology, biostatistics, and the social, biological, and environmental factors influencing health. It emphasizes disease prevention, health systems management, and global health, integrating these areas with practical skill-based learning through a practicum experience. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of career paths in public health.

Master of Public Health (MPH) - University of Toronto

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree designed to equip students for professional and research-oriented careers in public health. The program aims to foster leaders who can drive improvements in population health and health systems at local, national, and global levels. Students can specialize in various fields, contributing to a diverse and internationally recognized academic community focused on creating new knowledge and advancing public health practice.

Master of Science in Population and Public Health (MSc)

The Master of Science (MSc) in Population and Public Health is a research-focused program at the School of Population and Public Health. It is designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds, providing them with foundational knowledge and practical skills in epidemiological and biostatistical methods. Through this program, students will gain valuable research experience by undertaking a thesis project under the guidance of a faculty member, applying these methods to various topics concerning population health and health service delivery.

Master of Science in Public Health (MScPH)

McGill's Master of Science in Public Health (MScPH) program focuses on training researchers, educators, and practitioners in population and public health. The curriculum emphasizes cutting-edge methodology, equipping graduates to excel and lead in their chosen career paths. The program welcomes applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, including basic sciences, health sciences, engineering, sociology, and economics. It is particularly suited for individuals returning to academia after gaining work experience.

MSc in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation

The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) offers a Master of Science (MSc) program focused on advancing understanding and practice in health policy, management, and evaluation. The program draws on a diverse group of over 400 faculty members from various disciplines, including a significant number of senior health care executives as adjunct faculty. Research themes span Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research, Health Systems Research (encompassing Health Informatics, Health Economics, Health Policy, Health Services Organization and Management, Outcomes and Evaluation, Technology Assessment, and Knowledge Translation), Health Administration, Health Systems Leadership and Innovation, and Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.