Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health - Social and Behavioural Health Sciences (Health Promotion) in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
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Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
48,120
(c. USD34,382.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
16 months
The Graduate Department of Public Health Sciences at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health provides full-time and part-time graduate degree options. Prospective students are encouraged to possess foundational knowledge in statistics and quantitative methods, with relevant work experience also being considered. The Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares students for professional and research roles across community, academic, government, and private settings, while the Master of Science (MSc) focuses on research-oriented careers in Biostatistics.
Public Health Sciences (PHS) provides diverse opportunities for both newcomers to public health and experienced professionals seeking skill advancement. With over 800 graduate students enrolled, our doctoral and master's programs span numerous disciplines within one of the globe's top public health institutions.
Established in 1979, the MPH Program specializing in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences (Health Promotion) is a practice-oriented graduate program that equips graduates for various roles in government and community health organizations. The curriculum includes rigorous research methodology training to prepare students for doctoral studies and research careers in health promotion. The program adopts a social science approach to examining individual, community, and population health, with particular focus on analyzing and addressing social and personal health determinants. It explores complementary health promotion strategies including health communication, community engagement, organizational transformation, health advocacy, and public policy development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
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 Health
Letter of Intent
Curriculum Vitae
Statistics Requirement form for Master of Public Health (MPH) Black Health, Epidemiology, Indigenous Health and Social & Behavioural Health Science (Health Promotion) applicants
The 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.
TOEFL: Paper-Based Test and TWE- Overall Score 580 TWE: 5, Internet-Based Test (IBT): 93, Writing/Speaking: 22.
IELTS: Minimum required score: 7.0 (Academic)with at least 6.5 for each component.
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 Health
Letter of Intent
Curriculum Vitae
Statistics Requirement form for Master of Public Health (MPH) Black Health, Epidemiology, Indigenous Health and Social & Behavioural Health Science (Health Promotion) applicants
The 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.
TOEFL: Paper-Based Test and TWE- Overall Score 580 TWE: 5, Internet-Based Test (IBT): 93, Writing/Speaking: 22.
IELTS: Minimum required score: 7.0 (Academic)with at least 6.5 for each component.
Tuition
CAD
48,120