Masters of Public Health 12 months Postgraduate Program By Université de Montréal |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

10,858 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Public HealthMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The mission of the master's degree in public health from the UdeM School of Public Health (ESPUM) is to train professionals, as well as researchers, in public health who can intervene and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in relating to the health and well-being of populations. Its approach promotes the development of values ​​and rigorous ethical principles, allowing you to exercise your professional practice both in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada and around the world.

The master's degree is aimed at holders of an undergraduate degree from  a wide variety of disciplines such as psychology, communication, chemistry, political science, sociology, all areas of health and education sciences.. It is also aimed at professional staff wishing to progress in their career.

The master's program has 2 pathways:

Modality with memory

Opt for the Research option if you wish to complete the master's degree in public health with thesis. The dissertation is carried out on a public health theme, either in epidemiological surveillance, health promotion, global health, environmental health, One Health, or even health systems and policies. Completing a master's degree with thesis opens the way both to jobs in administrations related to public health and to pursuing doctoral studies in public health or related disciplines.

Modality with internship or supervised work

At the end of your training, you will be able to:

  • Analyze a public health problem or issue
  • Plan and implement public health programs and health-promoting public policies
  • Demonstrate scientific rigor in all your public health actions
  • Act ethically and responsibly
  • Engage in a professional development process
  • Communicate information effectively to different audiences
  • Participate in the concerted action of interprofessional and intersectoral teams

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The mission of the master's degree in public health from the UdeM School of Public Health (ESPUM) is to train professionals, as well as researchers, in public health who can intervene and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in relating to the health and well-being of populations. Its approach promotes the development of values ​​and rigorous ethical principles, allowing you to exercise your professional practice both in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada and around the world.

The master's degree is aimed at holders of an undergraduate degree from  a wide variety of disciplines such as psychology, communication, chemistry, political science, sociology, all areas of health and education sciences.. It is also aimed at professional staff wishing to progress in their career.

The master's program has 2 pathways:

Modality with memory

Opt for the Research option if you wish to complete the master's degree in public health with thesis. The dissertation is carried out on a public health theme, either in epidemiological surveillance, health promotion, global health, environmental health, One Health, or even health systems and policies. Completing a master's degree with thesis opens the way both to jobs in administrations related to public health and to pursuing doctoral studies in public health or related disciplines.

Modality with internship or supervised work

At the end of your training, you will be able to:

  • Analyze a public health problem or issue
  • Plan and implement public health programs and health-promoting public policies
  • Demonstrate scientific rigor in all your public health actions
  • Act ethically and responsibly
  • Engage in a professional development process
  • Communicate information effectively to different audiences
  • Participate in the concerted action of interprofessional and intersectoral teams

Admission requirements

3.2+

General eligibility conditions To be eligible as a regular student, the candidate must meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Required diplomas and admission thresholds: Quebec

To meet the Université de Montréal average of 3.0 out of 4.3, candidates from this province must meet the following requirements:

Accepted diploma: Baccalaureate, Bachelor; duration of 3 years, or another undergraduate degree deemed equivalent.

Minimum average:

  • Bishop: 75%
  • Concordia University: 3.0/4.3
  • Higher Technology School: 3.0/4.3
  • HEC Montreal: 3.0/4.3
  • McGill University: 3.0/4.0
  • Polytechnique Montréal: 2.75/4.0
  • University of Sherbrooke: 3.0/4.3
  • Laval University: 3.0/4.3
  • Universities of Quebec: 3.2/4.3
Conditions specific to this program

To be eligible as a regular student for the Master of Public Health, the candidate must:

  • meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
  • hold an undergraduate degree in a field relevant to public health or a degree deemed equivalent
  • have obtained, in the 1st cycle, a cumulative average of at least 3.2 out of 4.3 or the equivalent
At the request of the admissions committee, candidates must attend an interview.

Applicants with work experience have an asset for eligibility for this study program.

1 Year
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,077 CAD
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International Students

10,858 CAD
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