Master of Public Health - Public Health Practice (Course)

Program overview

The Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Public Health Practice 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 MPH program is offered in English and aims to prepare graduates for professional public health activities, including program evaluation, disease surveillance, and emergency preparedness. With a focus on global health and population health risk assessment, this program aligns with Canadian guidelines for public health education, ensuring that students are well-prepared to tackle public health challenges both locally and globally.

Program structure

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is structured to be completed in a full-time format over 4 terms, which spans 16 consecutive months. For those interested in enhancing their language skills, the MPH+ option allows students to undertake an additional 12 credits of language training, extending the program to 5 terms or 20 consecutive months. Key features of the program structure include:

• Experiential learning through a Public Health Practicum.
• A culminating Applied Public Health Capstone Project.
• Collaboration with the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs for enhanced policy training.
• Language training options in various languages, including French, Arabic, and Spanish.

This comprehensive structure ensures that graduates are not only knowledgeable but also equipped with practical skills necessary for effective public health practice.

Featured Experiences

The Master of Public Health program offers several unique experiences that enhance the learning journey of 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 culminating 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 students with a unique policy stream.
• MPH+ Language Training: An option for students to improve their language skills, which is beneficial for their public health careers.

These experiences are designed to prepare students for leadership roles in public health and to enhance their employability in a competitive job market.

Career Options

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

• Public Health Analyst: Analyzes data and trends to inform public health policies and programs.
• Health Policy Advisor: Provides guidance on health policies and strategies to government agencies and organizations.
• Epidemiologist: Studies the distribution and determinants of health-related states in populations to control health problems.
• Program Coordinator: Manages public health programs, ensuring they meet objectives and comply with regulations.
• Environmental Health Officer: Works to protect public health by ensuring compliance with environmental health regulations.

These roles highlight the diverse opportunities available to graduates, allowing them to make significant contributions to public health in various capacities.

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