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Community Health Sciences (MSc)

Highly-trained community health professionals are in demand by local, regional, provincial and federal health departments. The Community Health Sciences (MSc) program provides a multidisciplinary experience in the concepts and methods of population-based health sciences and its application in the practice of population health, public health and preventive medicine. Students will receive training in the core areas of epidemiology, biostatistics and the social sciences as they apply to health.

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    Faculty

    • Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
    • Faculty of Graduate Studies

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    Degree

    • Master of Science

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    Expected duration

    • 2 years

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    Program options

    • Full-time and part-time

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In 1987, the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM) and the Division of Community and Northern Medicine CNM) merged to form the Department of Community Health Sciences. Merging these two units and combining their interests and activities, created a well-rounded, innovative department with a national reputation for excellence in teaching, research and service.

The Department of Community Health Sciences aims to create, preserve and communicate knowledge with respect to the health of populations and thereby contribute to the physical, psychological, cultural, social and economic well-being of the people of Manitoba, Canada and the world.

Internationally recognized research programs

Units, programs and Centres within the department focus on particular areas of research and service, including the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and the Centre for Global Public Health.

Ongomiizwin – the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing

The Department of Community Health Sciences maintains a close relationship with Ongomiizwin – the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing. Ongomiizwin supports the department in the development of its undergraduate and graduate teaching programs to enhance the incorporation of Indigenous health.

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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 Science in Community Health Sciences.

Expected duration: 2 years

Tuition and fees: One-year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (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 21 credit hours of coursework at the 7000-level
  • A thesis

Sample course offerings

  • CHSC 7200: Current Concepts in Global Health: Populations, Policies and Programs (3 credit hours)
  • CHSC 7212: Critical Perspectives on Gender and Health (3 credit hours)
  • CHSC 7270: Epidemiology of Chronic (Non-Cancer) Diseases (3 credit hours)
  • CHSC 7320: Organization and Financing of the Canadian Health Care System (3 credit hours)
  • CHSC 7510: Problem Solving in Public Health (3 credit hours)
  • CHSC 7520: Principles of Epidemiology (3 credit hours)
  • CHSC 7710: Social Aspects of Aging (3 credit hours)
  • CHSC 7860: Methods and Concepts for Community Health Sciences (3 credit hours)

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Admission requirements

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Community Health Sciences (MSc) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

To be considered for admission to the Community Health Sciences (MSc) program, you must have:

  • A four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two full years of study.
  • A satisfactory English language proficiency test score, if applicable. Higher English language test scores are normally required to be competitive in the admissions review process, particularly for the writing band of these specific English language tests:
    • IELTS: An overall score of at least 7, must include all components of the test (i.e., listening, reading, writing and speaking), where the writing band is not lower than a score of 7.
    • TOEFL (iBT): a minimum total score of 92 is required, with a writing score no lower than 21
    • If an applicant does not meet these writing score requirements, the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) is accepted if completed prior to starting the program.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

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 (MSc) program accepts applications for Fall entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

  • $100 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

Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Architecture reviews applications in March.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April December 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for City Planning reviews applications in March.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April December 1

Winter applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Design and Planning reviews applications in March.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 10

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Interior Design reviews applications in March.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April December 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Landscape Architecture reviews applications in March.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April December 1

Winter applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 15

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Dates limites de réception des demandes d'admission

Demandes provenant du Canada et des États-Unis
Session date limite*
automne 2021 1er mai 2021
hiver 2022 1er september 2021

Demandes provenant de l'étranger
Session date limite*
hiver 2022 1er juin 2021
automne 2022 15e janvier 2022

Les candidats doivent soumettre leur candidature en ligne avec les pièces justificatives et les frais de candidature avant la date limite indiquée.

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Dates limites de réception des demandes d'admission

Demandes provenant du Canada et des États-Unis
Session date limite*
automne 2021 1er mai 2021
hiver 2022 1er september 2021

Demandes provenant de l'étranger
Session date limite*
hiver 2022 1er juin 2021
automne 2022 15e janvier 2022

Les candidats doivent soumettre leur candidature en ligne avec les pièces justificatives et les frais de candidature avant la date limite indiquée.

Déposer une demande

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) May 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) March 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) May 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) October 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) March 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) July 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Management reviews applications in February / March.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) February 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) May 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) March 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Physical Therapy reviews applications in April / May.

Canadian applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (August) August 1 (year prior to deadline) November 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Canadian applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Summer (July) Early February September 1

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Select Dental Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences in the Program drop-down on the application form.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Orthodontics reviews applications in November / December.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Summer (June) Early February August 15

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Select Preventive Dental Science in the Program drop-down on the application form.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Summer (July) Early February August 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Select Preventive Dental Science in the Program drop-down on the application form.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (August) Early April (year prior to deadline) June 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Select Dental Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences in the Program drop-down on the application form.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Prosthodontics reviews applications in November / December.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April September 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology reviews applications in March / April.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 8
Summer (May) Early February January 8

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 8

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Education reviews applications in February / March.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April December 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) May 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) September 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) January 4

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) February 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) June 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) October 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed after the deadline, with decisions issued in March - April.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April February 1
Winter (January) Early July June 1
Summer (May) Early February October 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April February 1
Winter (January) Early July June 1
Summer (May) Early February October 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) June 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) October 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) March 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) July 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) May 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) September 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) January 4

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) February 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) June 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) October 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April May 1
Winter (January) Early July September 1
Summer (May) Early February January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April February 1
Winter (January) Early July June 1
Summer (May) Early February October 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April March 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Canadian, US and international applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April December 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July June 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. Applications received by the March 1 deadline for a September start-date will receive first consideration for any available funding. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis for any available funding, please contact the department for further information.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Human Rights reviews applications in January - March.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April December 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Law reviews applications in January - March.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April December 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Nursing (MN) reviews applications in April / May.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April March 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Nursing PhD reviews applications in February / March.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) June 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) October 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) March 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) July 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee reviews applications as per the timelines noted below each table.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April May 15
Winter (January) Early July September 15
Summer (May) Early February January 15

Winter applications reviewed in October
Summer applications reviewed in February
Fall applications reviewed in June

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April January 15
Winter (January) Early July May 15
Summer (May) Early February September 15

Winter applications reviewed in June
Summer applications reviewed in October
Fall applications reviewed in February

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. This includes having the support of a faculty supervisor before you apply.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April February 1
Winter (January) Early July June 1
Summer (May) Early February October 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Natural Resources Management reviews applications in March - June.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April June 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April February 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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After the annual application deadline (see below), applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Once this process is complete, applications are sent to the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. The Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee reviews the applications and their decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) July 1 December 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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After the annual application deadline (see below), applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Once this process is complete, applications are sent to the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. The Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee reviews the applications and their decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) July 1 January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) July 1 October 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Music reviews Fall term applications in February / March, and Winter term applications in August / September.

Canadian, US and international applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines Audition dates
Fall (September) Early April December 1 January 24-29, 2022
Winter (January) Early July June 15 July 2022

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Occupational Therapy reviews applications in May / June.

Master of Occupational Therapy Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) Mid September (year prior to deadline) February 1

Master of Occupational Therapy international applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) Mid September (year prior to deadline) January 15

Master of Occupational Therapy – Accelerated Program Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) Early October (year prior to deadline) May 1
Winter (January) Early October (year prior to deadline) October 1

Master of Occupational Therapy – Accelerated Program international applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) Early October (two years prior to deadline) January 15

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Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

The name of your confirmed supervisor is required at the time of application. To identify a prospective thesis research supervisor on your application, please contact Immunology Faculty members.

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Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Community Health Sciences reviews applications in March / April.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) April 1 January 10

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) June 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) October 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) March 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) July 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) November 1

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Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Mid-November  January 11

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Physician Assistant Studies reviews applications in April.

Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Summer (year prior to deadline) January 15

Offers of admission will be released to successful applicants on May 20, 2022 from the University of Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies, the same day as the University of Toronto BScPA Program and McMaster University Physician Assistant Education Program. The three institutions are pleased to provide applicants their offers on the same day to help with the decision-making process.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Pharmacology and Therapeutics reviews applications one month after the application deadline.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) June 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) October 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) March 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) July 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications for Pathology MSc are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications for Pathologist Assistant are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Pathologist Assistant reviews applications in April / May. 

The Pathologist Assistant program only admits Canadian and US students every two years. The next intake is for Fall 2023.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 31 (Pathologist Assistant)
June 1 (Pathology MSc)

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1 (Pathology MSc)

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early November February 1
Winter (January) Early February May 1


Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early November February 1
Winter (January) Early February May 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April May 1
Winter (January) Early July September 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early November February 1
Winter (January) Early February June 1

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Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) February 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April May 15
Winter (January) Early July September 15
Summer (May) Early February January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April February 15
Winter (January) Early July June 15
Summer (May) Early February October 15

Students should complete and submit their online application with supporting documentation by the date indicated on the Physics Ph.D. program of study page.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Statistics reviews applications in March / April.

Canadian/US/International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early November February 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Canadian, US and international applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April February 15
Winter (January) Early July June 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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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
Fax: 204-789-3905