Clinical Epidemiology (GDip)
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    Clinical Epidemiology (GDip)

    McMaster University
    McMaster University
    Canada
    Canada, Hamilton
    University Rank:#177
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    Duration16 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 3,492 / per course
    Apply DateApril 30, 2023
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Clinical Epidemiology (GDip)

    About

    A part-time course-based online program on the fundamentals of clinical epidemiology, consisting of four full-term courses. A unique option in Canada, this program offers maximum flexibility for working professionals and students, or post-graduate trainees already enrolled in another program, from anywhere in the world.

    Areas of Research

    No research traineeship or thesis required, course-based education only. Courses include fundamentals of health research and evaluation methods, introduction to biostatistics, introduction to research methods for randomized controlled trials, and systematic review methods.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
    • B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program
    • Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.
    • Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster’s. Please contact the program for specific details.
    • Departments or programs may establish additional requirements, such as scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
    • Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
    • The admission decision is not subject to appeal
    • Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned requirements, should consult the Graduate Calendar to determine the requirements for exceptional cases

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 63
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 92

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:

    • TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
    • CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
    • MELAB: minimum score of 85
    • PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
    • York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
    • University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B

    Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    3,492 / per course

    Clinical Epidemiology (GDip)

    McMaster University

    McMaster University

    Canada

    Canada, Hamilton

    Go to Official Website