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Hi mphcan2015. As long as you have not put in a deposit it is alright. If you did then worst case you will lose your money but I think you can easily withdraw an accepted offer. It's funny because I just did this a few min ago! I had to withdraw from Waterloo's accepted offer, I called the school and then I was told to send them an email with some info. Universities are understanding as it happens and because all the acceptance timings vary so much ! Good luck!

Hi SadGrad, it's great that you are asking for advice! As the previous poster mentioned your gpa does not define you. It is really how you sell yourself on the personal letter. And to sell yourself, you must encompass some sort of experience to show grad schools that you will be bringing in relevant skills and knowledge. I knew my GPA would not be the strongest component in my application (I knew my skills since 3rd year lets say). I worked in a non-profit organization with seniors over the summer, had a placement at another non-profit organization in the semester following and research experience with my thesis. These small efforts made the whole package which I think made a difference. So as mentioned, just put yourself out there! Maybe attend public health seminars, take notes and speak to the presenters and ask if there is anything you can help out with research or anything really! Once you start making those connections it really helps. Or look into organizations your interested in and contact them asking if they need help with anything volunteer wise. It is best to make connections with someone. Maybe if its not exactly epid. or public health but something related it will still work, you just have to make it sound like you gained the necessary skills to succeed in graduate schools. Really stepping out there will give you rich experience and great connections for strong reference letters as well. I hope this helped

Hi Charliemarlie, I am glad I can help As far as I know the program runs for 16 months (full time) with the practicum option, and 24 months for the thesis option. Sept -Dec: Foundations of Public Health practice Public Health Epidemiology Biostatistics Public Health Seminar Series 1 Jan-April Public Health Research Methods Public Health Policy Electives May-Aug: Practicum Year 2 (Sep-Dec) Public Health Seminar Series 2 Electives I found all the info on their posted webinars found on the MPH website

Yeah don't sweat it, if you have any question about the application or resume process you can always send me a pm and I can give you any tips etc. Other than that keep your fingers crossed, acceptances always go till late into summer I am stuck between Waterloo and McMaster, I believe I will be going for McMaster though

I understand, the waiting is so frustrating. I am not too sure to be honest. But considering how the program is new, they have to go through SGS to ensure they have made the right choices. So SGS basically foresee's what the MPH department chose. So I feel they will send a recommendation letter first, then wait for SGS and then send out an offer letter. You can always email the department, (Tania B. or Dr. Scott) they are both really great with questions. Don't lose hope yet, where else have you applied?

Hi, first round of acceptances went out about 2 weeks ago, the deadline to accept is this upcoming Monday. So after that is when they will most likely send out another round. They are aiming for 20-25 students in the program

Hi Kayden28, first congrats on your acceptance! My reasoning for not applying to Western (along with my classmates) was the expensive tuition fee. It is about $30,000. This is just too much I feel for MPH whereas other programs range from 8-10,000. It is a fine program through, maybe get in contact with any alumni if possible

Hi, I liked the program, but being a undergrad without the experience (I think they wanted 3-5 years I am unsure) I could not apply. London is also too far for me hence and the biggest reason was the tuition of the program itself, I believe it is one of the most expensive MPH programs in Canada (I could be wrong) but it is around $30,000 and I just don't have that kind of money as of yet. I also got rejected from Waterloo but accepted at McMaster so will most likely be going there

It's an online programe (so I have been told) , so I think many people don't

I know the feeling, I am so confused right now though I feel like calling the Mac committee and asking for a acceptance or rejection as I have to decide for Waterloo by Friday lol.. Oh the misery.. first it was nail biting on writing applications, then acceptances and now this ! LOL. It does not end. I am excited that you are interested in the same ideas as me, such a great feeling when you have others in the same boat I really hope we hear something by the end of the week. Btw, I got the same email from the director when I had emailed her. Another FYI, I had asked about their classes and one of them which is research methods, is still under development (its in second semester) but still lol. I am beyond hesitant. So another idea would be to email them about any questions with classes etc... that can help you decide as well

Oh this is so helpful, I haven't come across this yet. Thank you very much MPHdream !

Just out of curiosity, has anyone applied to the Health Evaluation program at Waterloo? I couldn't find a thread for it but it is really similar to the MPH Waterloo offers. If so or if anyone knows someone who did their MPH or Health Eval at Waterloo. Could someone explain how they do their online teaching? I am getting mixed results when researching and perhaps someone here has some insight? Thank you

May be we will be future classmates I think it also comes down to where you want to work in the future and what department. Public health can be so broad it can be sort of molded into many different careers which I think is also the beauty of it. I have been looking into course descriptions for McMaster and so on, that is one way of figure out what suits your needs and you can always call the program, they are very friendly and helpful!

HI there! First, I would not stress too much, it is still early for acceptances, sometimes they go as late as June! So crazy. Anyway I applied for course-based as I completed an undergrad thesis I felt I liked research but not as much to pursue it... Thesis base should be done for sure if you plan to do a Ph.D in the future, then I feel it is essential, of course keep asking other opinions too. Which stream are you interested in?

Hi ! I am in the same boat of deciding as I got into Waterloo and got recommended by McMaster MPH. The reasons why I like McMaster is because the institution itself (I am a current student there), the program is 16 months rather than a full 2 year program. I felt it was more organized than Waterloo (so far). The downfall of Mac is that this is the first class, so things can go wrong, they can be unorganized whereas other programs are more "established" Also, Guelph is more epidemiology/environment/geo based if you take a look at their classes... a lot is focusing on "infectious diseases" etc... This is not my interest I am more into the social behavioral, chronic conditions sort of side which is why McMaster is more pleasing in that sense because I feel they offer more variety. I would compare their courses for sure to see what degree suits your interests more Let us know what you decide. Congrats and good luck!