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McGill's MPH is really an MSc. (that's what it will say on your degree). Many students were not aware of this when they began a few years ago. MSc isn't considered the same as an MPH even if it IS an MSc. in public health. Good luck
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Yes - my colleague at UofT has a sub 3.0 GPA, otherwise very exceptional though.
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Huge pushback from the HP faculty and PHSA. Plus it's harder to mark HP stuff since it's all essays. Epi is doubling, and HP is doubling/tripling (not this year) but may split into different sub-streams (eg. social science, ecosystem health). There may still be some opportunities for engagement as the larger cohorts will be split into sections, but in my experience it's like a factory already at 35 people/class.
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Yes for epi this year, but not for health promotion. Next year though, all programs will be increasing in size. There's a lot of controversy about it but the school director Dr. Hu was brought on for that mandate (and it's all part of the publicly available strategic plan). Since universities get funding per student, there's always a push to increase enrolment Classes are already huge so you sit there with 35 others lecture-style just like undergrad. If you are interested in getting into medical school, or work in public health it's a good name to have, but it's basically a job-training camp and if you're interested in learning/engaging in ideas or discussing them, you'll be disappointed. If I could choose again, I'd go to LSHTM.
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Same for health promotion on all counts. We do have more flexibility though (fewer required classes) and so can take things that allow for more 1-1 instruction (reading courses with 1 prof or independent research). I found out about UBC last year on the last day of Feb. They're the earliest I think. I'm in UofT HP. I found out last year in late March. I got an entrance scholarship so presumably was among the first round of offers.
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Hey all - I'm in the MPH Health Promotion program at UofT in the global health focus (there is no global health stream here...the focus just means a core GH course, a GH elective, and one practicum oriented towards GH). Anyway, I'd be happy to answer any of your questions about the program, the DLSPH, the school, etc... Good luck !
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Salut! You need to make yourself standout, so I am referring to reflecting your understanding in the letter. You should write a very focused, very careful letter citing exact reasons why UofTs HP program is a good fit for you, and they will want to know how well you have looked into the program as that indicates your interest and how much thought you have put into it. Good luck!
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Hi Carolyn, I was accepted this year to the MPH health promotion program at UofT. My impression is you're not yet competitive - they really stress relevant public health/social justice/social & behavioural health experience as part of their application. Also HP is as competitive as epi, accepting just under 1 in 10 people. You might have enough time to prepare. Make sure that you carefully read up on the program to find out what makes it unique (eg. 2 practica allowing you to experience a research and professional setting, or have double experience in one), obtain excellent letters, and really good experience! Try coordinating research at a public health unit or hospital full-time if you can, or working with a big-name organization. You need to make yourself standout. Apply to OGS, CIHR, and any other big scholarships you can so you can say you applied on your application, which will remind them of your good grades. Also, the November deadline is for PhD, there's no advantage to submitting before Jan. That gives you about 6 months to make your application competitive - good luck:)
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Hey SMK17, it means you are in for sure, welcome:) When you're recommended you have to be approved by the SGS and they issue the official offer letter. When they approve your file (as they almost always do when you've been recommended by the dept.), they issue a conditional acceptance based on the condition of seeing your official transcripts before classes begin. You'll get an official letter in the mail in a few days or you can email Sandra Lang and she will send you a .pdf of the package. You have to sign something saying you'll go and send your official transcripts. But you're in! See you in Sept!
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Hah I knew you'd go for UofT. See you there:) I will be rejecting UBC, LSHTM, and Oxford for those wait-listed. Best of luck!
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Hey all - finally received my official acceptance from UofT today, with funding! I will be going there for sure so I will be turning down UBC's offer (so someone is going to get a sweet entrance scholarship and someone else will be accepted off the waitlist) and LSHTM. Best of luck to all still waiting:)
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Thanks bre...! Are you in hp too? I'm a bit confused since I got the unofficial acceptance April 2nd and they told me that was the first round. But that was less than a month ago. Are you in Epi? I'm somewhat anxious since in the original email they stressed that we have to respond to the official offer within 2 weeks that they mail it out, and apparently they sent them out before Easter.
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...still haven't received my official acceptance for UofT health promotion and it's been more than 2 weeks since I got the unofficial email. My mailing address is in Montréal so it should have arrived by now. I've called 2 or 3 times in the last few days but no one ever picks up, and they haven't answered my emails either. Anyone in a similar situation? Has anyone received their official offer for hp in the mail? I know they are busy but....they did receive almost 40 grand from application fees alone for hp. One would think they could put them to good use and communicate with us:)!
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Has anyone else who has been accepted to UofT for health promotion received their official letter/package from SGS yet? Or an official offer by other means (email). I received my unofficial acceptance email about 10 days ago and haven't heard anything since. UofT epi people: how long did you have to wait between unofficial and official offers? Good luck everyone!
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Congratulations mmmph! See you there? I stick out, I´m really tall. I`m ecstatic. To those asking, I´m not comfortable posting stats for all to see but if you´re interested PM me and I would be happy to share them:)