Bison at the centre of improving Canadian healthcare
Dr. Joss Reimer [MD/08, MPH/13, Medical Resident/13] earned her medicine and community health services degrees at UM. She is the president of the Canadian Medical Association.
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“Some people (know) exactly where they want to end up. Many more of us take the indirect route. Both routes can be wonderful.”
-Dr. Joss Reimer
Program details
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a two-year program of study leading to a Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences.
Expected duration: 2 years
Tuition and fees: Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study, followed by a continuing fee in the third and any subsequent terms. (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must complete:
- A minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 7000-level
- A zero-component supervised field placement or a capstone research project
Sample course offerings
- CHSC 7500: Core Concepts in Public Health
- CHSC 7502: Core Concepts in Public Health 2
- CHSC 7520: Principles of Epidemiology
- CHSC 7530: Applied Public Health Epidemiology
- CHSC 7820: Biostatistics for Community Health Sciences
- CHSC 7810: Biostatistics for the Health and Human Sciences
- CHSC 7710: Social Aspects of Aging
- CHSC 7212: Critical Perspectives on Gender and Health
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Master of Public Health program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To be considered for admission, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Educational Background:
- A minimum of a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health sciences or allied health professions.
- Honours degrees in biological or social sciences are also accepted.
- Work Experience:
- At least three years of paid work experience in the public health field.
- English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS: Overall score of at least 7, with no component below 7 (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
- TOEFL (iBT): Minimum total score of 92, with a writing score no lower than 21.
- If these requirements are not met, completing the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) before starting the Master of Public Health program is acceptable.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
The Community Health Sciences (MPH) program accepts applications for Fall entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
- CV/resumé
- Three letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
For the most up-to-date information on your chosen program, please consult the Academic Calendar.
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
Application deadlines
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Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Department of Community Health Sciences
Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
S111, Medical Services Building, 750 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W3 Canada
chsinfo@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3655