Master of Public Health - Global Health (Course) at University of Ottawa - Program overview

Program overview

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Last updated on 2025-09-04

Program overview

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Program overview

The Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Global Health is a course-based program designed to equip students with essential public health skills and knowledge. This program emphasizes experiential learning through a Public Health Practicum and culminates in an Applied Public Health Capstone Project. The program is offered in English and aims to prepare graduates for impactful careers addressing health equity and program development in both national and international contexts. The MPH program is structured to align with Canadian guidelines for public health education, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive and relevant education in public health.

Program structure

The Master of Public Health program is structured to be completed in a full-time format over a period of 4 terms (16 consecutive months). There is also an option for students to pursue the MPH+ program, which includes an additional 12 credits of language training and extends the program to 5 terms (20 consecutive months). Key features of the program structure include:

Experiential learning through a Public Health Practicum.
A culminating Applied Public Health Capstone Project.
Enhanced policy training in collaboration with the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.
Language training options available in multiple languages, including French, Arabic, Chinese, and more.

This program is housed within the Faculty of Medicine, specifically the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, ensuring a robust academic foundation and access to a wealth of resources and expertise.

Featured Experiences

The Master of Public Health program offers several unique experiences that enhance the learning journey of its students:

Public Health Practicum: A 420-hour hands-on experience that allows students to apply their public health knowledge in real-world settings.
Applied Public Health Capstone Project: A project that integrates and synthesizes the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program.
Enhanced Policy Training: Collaboration with the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs to provide specialized training in public health policy.
MPH+ Option: An opportunity for students to undertake intensive language training, improving their proficiency in a second or third language.
Collaboration with Language Institutes: Access to language courses in various languages, enhancing communication skills for public health careers.

Career Options

Graduates of the Master of Public Health - Global Health program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

Public Health Policy Analyst: Evaluates and develops policies to improve public health outcomes and address health disparities.
Global Health Consultant: Works with organizations to develop strategies for addressing health issues on an international scale.
Epidemiologist: Studies the distribution and determinants of health-related states in populations to inform public health interventions.
Health Program Manager: Oversees public health programs, ensuring they are effective and aligned with community needs.
Research Coordinator: Manages public health research projects, including data collection, analysis, and reporting findings.

These roles highlight the diverse opportunities available to graduates, allowing them to make significant contributions to public health both locally and globally.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-09-04

Program overview

Academic Requirements

Honours Bachelor’s degree with specialization or major in a discipline relevant to public health (e.g., life science, health science, behavioural or social science) with a minimum average of B+ (75%), OR equivalent

Your complete admission package must include

Required document(s):	Resume Additional Information Form (Mandatory): For the biostatistics course, attach a copy of the course description/course syllabus to Additional Information form (letter of intent). Candidates who do not meet the biostatistics requirement can still apply. If the file is found admissible a conditional offer may be granted. Note: The summer institute in Epidemiology and Biostatistics offers a one-week intensive biostatistics course that meets the requirement

Required document(s):

Resume
Additional Information Form (Mandatory):

For the biostatistics course, attach a copy of the course description/course syllabus to Additional Information form (letter of intent).

Candidates who do not meet the biostatistics requirement can still apply. If the file is found admissible a conditional offer may be granted.

Note: The summer institute in Epidemiology and Biostatistics offers a one-week intensive biostatistics course that meets the requirement

Recommendation letter(s):	2 It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation.
Transcript(s):	1 You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended by using the uoDoc application. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a non-degree student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a copy of a certified translation. Once you've received your offer of admission, if the offer contains any conditions for submitting official documents, you will need to upload them to uoDoc. Some exceptions apply. Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa.

Recommendation letter(s):

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It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation.

Transcript(s):

You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended by using the uoDoc application. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a non-degree student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a copy of a certified translation.

Once you've received your offer of admission, if the offer contains any conditions for submitting official documents, you will need to upload them to uoDoc. Some exceptions apply.

Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the application process or requirements, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

Courses at the University of Ottawa are given in English, French or both languages. You must master one of the two languages to be admitted. We reserve the right to request the result of a language test at any time if necessary.

TOEFL 100 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 100 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!