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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.
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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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
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