Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Global Health (Thesis-based) in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,814.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This Master of Science (MSc) Program emphasizes the analytical aspects of public health practice, preparing graduates to excel as both practitioners and researchers. The curriculum covers applied research and assessment of public health initiatives in various specialized fields:
control of infectious diseases (including malaria, HIV/AIDS, vaccine-preventable diseases)
health services for mothers, children, and reproductive health
nutritional sciences
chronic diseases
injury prevention
psychological well-being
population mobility
ecological health
A mandatory thesis component involves conducting research on topics pertinent to developing nations, culminating in a paper suitable for academic publication.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta.Grade Point Average (GPA) - A GPA of at least 3.0 on most 4-point scales, or B on most letter grading systems, based on your most recent two years or last 60 credits of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
The School of Public Health minimum score on an approved English language proficiency exam is:
TOEFL (Paper-based) - Minimum score of 580
TOEFL (Internet-based) - Total score of 92 (with a score of at least 21 in each of the individual skill areas)
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall band score of 7.0 (with at least 6 on each test band)
The School of Public Health minimum score on an approved English language proficiency exam is:
TOEFL (Paper-based) - Minimum score of 580
TOEFL (Internet-based) - Total score of 92 (with a score of at least 21 in each of the individual skill areas)
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall band score of 7.0 (with at least 6 on each test band)
Tuition
CAD
9,406