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The School of Public Health offers a course-based degree of Master of Public Health (MPH) with a specialization in General Public Health (GPH), a thesis-based degree of Master of Science (MSc) with several specializations, a PhD with several specializations, and thesis- and course-based degrees of Master of Arts in Community Engagement (MACE).
The School of Public Health also offers several Graduate Embedded Certificates, which students can opt to complete concurrently with a graduate degree.
Entrance Requirements
The School of Public Health values and seeks to recruit Indigenous students and students of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability/disability, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and experiences. Please refer to the University of Alberta's Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity.
Indigenous applicants who meet the Definition of Indigenous People for the Purpose of Admission are encouraged to self-identify and submit Proof of Aboriginal Identity. Please refer to the Definition of Indigenous People for the Purpose of Admission.
The Admissions Committee will review applications from prospective Indigenous students to determine if special considerations are warranted when the AGPA falls below the minimum required 3.0, but where letters of reference and professional, volunteer, community and/or prior research experience are particularly strong. This consideration is in accordance with the University of Alberta's Strategic plan: Objective 1, strategy ii; Objective 3, strategy ii.
Master's Degrees (MPH, MSc, MACE)
The minimum admission requirements for the master's degrees are those set out by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies:
Relevant work or volunteer experience is helpful, such as involvement in activities or studying/working/volunteering in a governmental or non-governmental organization in Canada or internationally with a health or community engagement focus. Please refer to the School of Public Health for additional guidance on applications.
Doctoral Degrees (PhD)
The minimum admission requirements for the doctoral degrees are higher than set out as acceptable standards by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies:
Demonstrated high-level research aptitude and competence in the application of the applicant's discipline to research is helpful, such as previous engagement with in-depth public health research/practice, research scholarships or fellowships, and/or a research publication track record. Please refer to the School of Public Health for additional guidance on applications.
All programs are competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Other influencing factors include the School's enrollment cap, the quality of an applicant's letter of intent, resume/curriculum vitae and references, and educational and career interests.
English Language Requirement
If required (see English Language Requirement), a minimum overall score on an approved English language examination as described below:
Alternate criteria for English Language Proficiency requirements as outlined by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies may be considered.
Applicants are also required to submit:
Please refer to the School of Public Health for additional guidance on applications.
Canadian Indigenous History and Contemporary Context Requirement
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action, the School of Public Health requires all incoming students to be familiar with Canadian Indigenous history and contemporary context, which are particularly relevant to public health and community engagement. Therefore, after admission but before registering in the first course of the degree, incoming students must complete preparation activities related to Canadian Indigenous history and contemporary context. This requirement can be satisfied by taking Faculty of Native Studies courses - either the two short courses or the MOOC:
A record of completion for the course(s) must be submitted to the SPH Office of Education prior to registering in the first course of the degree.
An approved credit course can also be used to fulfill this requirement. A record of completion for the course must appear on the applicant's admission transcript. If in doubt, incoming students should confirm with the SPH Office of Education that the credit course meets the School's requirement.
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The University of Alberta offers a wide ranges of scholarships to international students. You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer. We'll assess you for a match to the following three scholarships. If you are eligible for an admission-based scholarship we will contact you directly!
You can also apply for scholarships based on your application, including the President’s International Distinction Scholarship, awarded annually to 25 international students, worth up to CAN $120,000.
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