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Graduate Diploma in Public Health at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is a five-semester professional degree with concentration in epidemiology, health communication, health promotion, environmental public health, infectious diseases, and zoonotic, foodborne, and waterborne diseases. This program is of interest to individuals holding an undergraduate degree in science or applied science seeking a career in public health. The objective of the MPH program is to prepare students for careers in public health. The curriculum is based on the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada, Release 2.0. Required courses prepare students in all aspects of public health practice.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

This stand-alone graduate diploma program at the Ontario Veterinary College consists of four courses, including POPM*6600 Applied Public Health Research, at least two courses from the MPH "Required Courses" list, and one elective course. Typical duration of the Graduate Diploma program is two semesters.

Career pathways

This program is of interest to individuals holding an undergraduate degree in science or applied science seeking a career in public health. The objective of the MPH program is to prepare students for careers in public health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligible applicants include those with an honours BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or Public Health, or those with a DVM, BScN or MD professional degrees (or their equivalent). Students with an honours degree without a biological or health focus will be required to complete the distance education BSc course PATH*3610 Principles of Disease by the conclusion of the first semester of their degree program. Candidates should have earned a B average in an honours degree or in a professional degree. All applicants should submit a one-page statement of interest and career goals in public health. Students will be admitted into the Fall semester. Additional information can be found on the MPH program website.

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,132 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,377.53 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 20,512 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $6,837.54 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes, non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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