MPH Community Health Sciences at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Community Health Sciences (MPH) program was designed to meet the needs of local health professionals who wish to further their knowledge in the areas of public and population health. Through innovative core and elective courses and a supervised field placement, the Community Health Sciences (MPH) program equips students with the knowledge and skills to enhance career development in public health.

Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time; part-time option | Intake: The Community Health Sciences (MPH) program accepts applications for Fall entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a two-year program of study leading to a Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, you must meet the following minimum requirements: Educational Background:A minimum of a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health sciences or allied health professions. Honours degrees in biological or social sciences are also accepted. Work Experience:At least three years of paid work experience in the public health field. English Language Proficiency:IELTS: Overall score of at least 7, must include all components of the test (i.e., listening, reading, writing and speaking), where the writing band is not lower than a score of 7. TOEFL (Internet-Based): Minimum total score of 92, with a writing score no lower than 21. TOEFL (iBT 2026): Minimum total score of 5, with a writing score no lower than 4.5. If these requirements are not met, completing the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) before starting the Master of Public Health program is acceptable.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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