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 Public Health Sciences - Master of Science (MSc)
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SchoolUniversity of Waterloo - Graduate Studies
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 20,800
Full-time Graduate: 3,400
DegreeMaster
Honours
Co-op
Length24 Month(s)
Entry Grade (%)*75%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

Successful completion of a four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 75% average is required. The bachelor's degree will normally be in the biological sciences, behavioural health, health, public health, or social sciences.

Cost
International: $23,088

Cost is an approximation for the first year of the program.

Scholarships
Description

Tackle some of the biggest health concerns of today’s world with the Master of Science Public Health Sciences program. Work alongside leading researchers, integrating perspectives from multiple disciplines and using research as a tool to design, implement, and evaluate health programs, policies, and services. 

The trans-disciplinary nature of this program aims to address population and public health challenges on both a national and global scale with tangible, impactful solutions. You’ll learn how to use research to improve the management and accountability of health promotion programs and health systems, preparing you for a career in research (industry, government and academia), health promotion, health planning, policy and health informatics and analytics, research management, healthcare coordination, epidemiology, program evaluation and many others. 

You can pursue a graduate research field within your area of expertise including epidemiology and biostatistics, health evaluation, health informatics, health and environment, global health, aging and health, and work and health.

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