Public Health - Master of Public Health (MPH) (Online)

University of Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,464 / per term

Next Intake September-2026

Public Health - Master of Public Health (MPH) (Online)

About

If you’re planning to pursue a management or leadership role in the field of public health, our Master of Public Health program could be the right fit for you!

The program provides a broad understanding of public health, highlighting evidence-informed practice in public health, socio-behavioural health, environmental health, and public health informatics. The program will give you the knowledge, tools and skills to attain your career goals. Learn to evaluate and assess the health status of communities, anticipate and act to prevent health problems, protect populations from health hazards and promote health and well-being.

The program is predominantly online and can be completed part-time or full-time in two to four years, providing flexibility if you’re a working professional. In-person components include a week of on-campus at the beginning and end of the program, as well as a 420 hour professional practicum where you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 75% average. The bachelor's degree will normally be in a field relevant to public health.
Students must submit a personal essay of no more than 500 words explaining the education and work experiences 1) that have brought them to the decision to apply to the MPH program; and 2) how the MPH will help them in their future career.
Ideally, students will have prior work experience in a public health setting. Co-operative work terms and/or volunteer experience are acceptable.
Students must have a suitable background in statistics to meet prerequisite standards for all graduate level courses, before beginning coursework. An undergraduate course in statistical methods completed within the past five years with a minimum grade of 75% is required. Exceptions to this requirement may be made on occasion by admission committees considering student background and demonstrated analytic abilities.
Students will be recruited as recent graduates from 4-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs in Health Studies and related disciplines, or alternatively as mature students holding a 4-year degree in a related discipline with relevant work experience in population and public health. Students with advanced professional degrees in recognized health disciplines (e.g. MD, DVM) are also eligible for admission.

Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

English Program Requirements

Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable

TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
The School of Public Health Sciences does not consider international applications whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirements.