Graduate Diploma Population Health Risk Assessment and Management

Summary

• Degree offered: Graduate Diploma
• Registration status options: Full-time; Part-time
• Language of instruction:
  • French
  • English

Note: The core courses are offered in English.

• Program option (expected duration of the program):
  • with coursework (2 full-time terms; 8 consecutive months)
• Academic units: Faculty of Medicine, School of Epidemiology and Public Health.

Program Description

Population health risk assessment is the comprehensive assessment of health risks in the general population based on environmental, genetic, economic, social and behavioural determinants of health. This leads to evidence-based population health risk policy analysis, and ultimately, cost effective population health risk management decisions.

The Graduate Diploma in Population Health Risk Assessment and Management is specially designed for those individuals employed and/or interested in population health analysis and risk assessment. The diploma aims to provide the professional skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in both the public and the private sectors.

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Science Epidemiology (MSc)
• Master of Science Epidemiology Specialization in Biostatistics (MSc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Epidemiology (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees:

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies.

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Notes

• Programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Program Contact Information

Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Medicine

451 Smyth Road, Room RGN 2016
Ottawa ON Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5800 x5215
Email: grad.med@uottawa.ca

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For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in with honours in science, health sciences and/or social sciences with a minimum average of 75% (B+).

Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Have successfully completed core study in biostatistics and epidemiology, covering topics including regression analysis, the primary study designs, confounding and similar concepts. Ideally, students will have completed courses equivalent to EPI 5240 and EPI 5242 prior to their admission. Students who have not completed courses in biostatistics and epidemiology will be required to attend a non-unit one-week intensive course in the relevant areas in August. These courses are offered by the University of Ottawa. Students will be required to have met this requirement prior to being allowed to register for the diploma.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required. The core courses are offered in English.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Language tests recognized by the University of Ottawa:

• TOEFL: 550 (paper-based) – 79-80 (internet-based); or
• IELTS: 6.5 Overall – 5.0 Individual (paper-based or internet-based); or
• An equivalent language test.

Note : Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.

Notes

• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• Candidates holding credentials that may not exactly match these standards but who meet the Graduate Studies minimum admission requirements may be admitted based on having demonstrated knowledge and skills obtained through relevant training and/or experience. Proficiency in English is required. 
• A maximum of three units in equivalencies or advanced standing may be granted. To be eligible, the units in question must not have counted towards the requirements of a previous diploma or degree. Candidates who have already successfully completed some of the compulsory units may be allowed to replace those units with elective units.

Documents Required for Admission

In addition to the documents required for graduate and postdoctoral studies, candidates must submit the following documents:

• A resume
• A letter of intent or motivation or statement of purpose

Letter outlining your professional goals and proposed research area.

• Two confidential letters of recommendation from professors who have known the applicant and are familiar with their work. 

You are strongly encouraged to contact your referee(s) prior to submitting your application in order to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation.

• Transcripts from all universities attended:
  • You must submit official transcripts from all the universities you have attended.
    This applies to all courses and programs at any university you attended, including regular programs (completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting student, etc.
  • If the transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, a certified translation (signed and stamped/sealed) must be submitted.

Note: Documents that are not required for admission will not be consulted, conserved or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures.

Information about how to apply to this program is available under the Apply Now section.

Students should complete and submit their online application with supporting documentation (if applicable) by the deadline indicated above.

• Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), by completing form 105.
• Declare all your current and previous postsecondary studies, completed or not, even if they are not related to your application. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your application or the withdrawal of your offer of admission at any time.
• Enter your email address, making sure it is accurate. We will use this address to communicate with you for all matters. Also, check your inbox (and junk mail folder) regularly for messages from the University of Ottawa.
• Pay the application fees for all your admission applications. Applications are forwarded to the University of Ottawa only after fees are paid in full and the payment has cleared. Learn more about application fees.
• Note that OUAC is not part of the University of Ottawa. It handles applications to all Ontario universities and is responsible for transferring your application to our admission office.