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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)
  • CHS 7510: Problem Solving in Public Health (3 credit hours)
  • CHSC 7520: Principles of Epidemiology (3 credit hours)
  • CHS 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.

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

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Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 15

International applicants
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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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Fall (September) Early April January 15

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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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Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 10

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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

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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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Fall (September) Early April January 15

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Fall (September) Early April May 1

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Fall (September) Early April March 1
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Fall (September) Early April February 1

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Fall (September) Early April March 1

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Summer (August) Early February June 1

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Winter (January) Early July July 1
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Winter (January) Early July June 1
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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
Fax: 204-474-7553

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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