Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Public Health Sciences in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,088
(c. USD16,602.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our society faces significant challenges in public health and healthcare systems. Escalating medical expenses are becoming unmanageable. Countless individuals suffer illness or premature death. The distribution of health burdens and advantages remains unequal. Factors like an aging population, economic instability, ecological decline, climate shifts, and global conflicts heighten the need for immediate solutions. This approach prioritizes community wellbeing by addressing social, economic, behavioral, political, biological, and environmental health influences. Systems thinking examines how these elements interact dynamically over time. Systems-oriented professionals understand that our evolving world requires adaptable policies, practices, structures, and tools for healthcare improvement. A key aspect of our institution involves advancing healthcare through innovation, coordination, quality, and resource optimization. Instead of concentrating on isolated procedures or providers, we adopt a comprehensive systems perspective. Our academic work aims to clarify how various services can combine into an efficient, unified system.
By joining the School of Public Health Sciences, you'll engage with cutting-edge research while developing skills to address contemporary health crises.
Alongside our distinguished faculty, you'll learn to synthesize interdisciplinary viewpoints and apply research to develop, execute, and assess health initiatives, regulations, and services.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Successful completion of a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 75% average. The Bachelor's degree will normally be in the biological sciences, behavioural health, health, public health, or social sciences.
Undergraduate experience including coursework in one or more of the behavioural, biological, developmental, health, or social sciences is advantageous, given the multidisciplinary nature of the program. Students should also have a suitable background in research design and statistics to meet prerequisite standards for all graduate level courses.
Students may be allowed to transfer into the PhD program directly from the School of Public Health Sciences (SPHS) Master's programs. Such students must have completed all Master's coursework requirements, have demonstrated a superior academic record, and have evidence of prior research achievements (e.g., adjudicated research report, significant documented contribution as a co-author to a peer-reviewed publication, first author peer-reviewed publication).
Supervisors
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Curriculum vitae
Supplementary information form (SIF)
Indicating reasons for pursuing graduate studies (e.g., discuss how a graduate degree maps onto your career plans) and outlining research interests.
Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completing this form
Transcript(s)
Writing sample
Students must submit one copy of a term paper written during the last two years of their undergraduate education.
References
Two references are required, preferably from faculty members
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.
TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
The School of Public Health Sciences does not consider international applications whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirements
Undergraduate experience including coursework in one or more of the behavioural, biological, developmental, health, or social sciences is advantageous, given the multidisciplinary nature of the program. Students should also have a suitable background in research design and statistics to meet prerequisite standards for all graduate level courses.
Students may be allowed to transfer into the PhD program directly from the School of Public Health Sciences (SPHS) Master's programs. Such students must have completed all Master's coursework requirements, have demonstrated a superior academic record, and have evidence of prior research achievements (e.g., adjudicated research report, significant documented contribution as a co-author to a peer-reviewed publication, first author peer-reviewed publication).
Supervisors
Review the finding a supervisor resources
Curriculum vitae
Supplementary information form (SIF)
Indicating reasons for pursuing graduate studies (e.g., discuss how a graduate degree maps onto your career plans) and outlining research interests.
Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completing this form
Transcript(s)
Writing sample
Students must submit one copy of a term paper written during the last two years of their undergraduate education.
References
Two references are required, preferably from faculty members
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.
TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
The School of Public Health Sciences does not consider international applications whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirements
Tuition
CAD
23,088