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Family Medicine (Thesis): Global Health (M.Sc.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The M.Sc. in Family Medicine; Global Health emphasizes the foundational values of global primary health care including health equity, cultural safety, social participation in health, and integrated, whole-person care over the life-span. The program provides comprehensive training in quantitative and qualitative methods, the participatory research approach, and integrated knowledge translation and exchange. Topics include primary health care policy and practice, decolonizing approaches, program management, social determinants of health and heath equity, and healthcare delivery innovations.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Family Medicine  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises thesis courses (24 credits), required courses (9 credits), complementary courses (9 credits) and elective courses (3 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

CGPA of 3.4/4.0, or a GPA of 3.6/4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. The program encourages practicing family physicians, undergraduate students with a strong interest in family medicine research, and family medicine residents.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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