MPH CANADA FALL 2013 APPLICANTS

[mphapplicant2013]

Congratulations also! That is very exciting news. Mine is still pending, saying no decision has been made...ugh. Was your status updated this afternoon?

Mine was updated on the 26th and so was my friend's that didn't get in. *fingers crossed* that you're on the wait list! Hope everything works out for you!

[mphapplicant2013]

Yes please share your GPA with us for those who got the acceptance ???

 

 

Any sounds from U of Guelph??????

I have a 3.6 cGPA and 3.7 in last two years. work experience related to Alzheimer's disease (and related dementias) as well as years of delirium prevention hospital volunteer work.

accepted to MPH at Waterloo.

Again, all the best to those that haven't heard back yet! Good luck everyone!

[supernatural]

Hey guys!

 

I have applied to U of S and U of Alberta. Recently, my admission decision status changed to "Dept Recommend" for U of S...do you know how long do I have to wait till I hear from College of Graduate Studies and Research?

 

Thanks!!

[chichi13]

Hey guys!   I have applied to U of S and U of Alberta. Recently, my admission decision status changed to "Dept Recommend" for U of S...do you know how long do I have to wait till I hear from College of Graduate Studies and Research?   Thanks!!

It's different for everyone, so it all depends. I got my offer from them a week and a half after I was Dept Recommended. UofAlberta on the other hand, I'm still waiting on them. I only applied to both schools as well

[afzal_11]

Hey guys!

 

I have applied to U of S and U of Alberta. Recently, my admission decision status changed to "Dept Recommend" for U of S...do you know how long do I have to wait till I hear from College of Graduate Studies and Research?

 

Thanks!!

 

Congratulations half way there! I'm in the same situation waiting for the CGSR review. 

Edited March 28, 2013 by afzal_11

[Burkis]

by chance has anyone heard from UWO regarding the MSc in Epi? 

 

Last year I heard back ~beginning of May. Not certain which round that was but tuition + stipend was offered (perhaps everyone receives full funding???).

Edited March 28, 2013 by Burkis

[carpe_diem]

Those who accepted an offer to UT's Epid, can you tell us your GPA, EC, research? Thanks

 

Found out I got in recently (and with a scholarship! So excited!)

 

Here is a word of advice to Canadians applying from abroad: please check with them. They mailed the letters last week, but I didn't get mine. I live in Boston, so that could be it.

 

As for GPA, research, here is my humble list: 3.9 (did undergrad at Harvard), 5 papers (4 primary-author), co-authored a book on research, worked for a couple of NGO's, and spent two summers in Senegal and the MidEast.

[Cima]

Congrats to all that has been accepted to various schools. Good luck to all that are still waiting like me!

[deletta]

Found out I got in recently (and with a scholarship! So excited!)

 

Here is a word of advice to Canadians applying from abroad: please check with them. They mailed the letters last week, but I didn't get mine. I live in Boston, so that could be it.

 

As for GPA, research, here is my humble list: 3.9 (did undergrad at Harvard), 5 papers (4 primary-author), co-authored a book on research, worked for a couple of NGO's, and spent two summers in Senegal and the MidEast.

 

Wow that is impressive! Guess I will be meeting you in the fall then?

[deletta]

Those who accepted an offer to UT's Epid, can you tell us your GPA, EC, research? Thanks

Sure, I have a previous MA degree, about 3.85 ish. I did an extra year of undergrad with a current GPA of 3.94 but my undergrad cGPA is lower. I've worked for several environmental NGOs, am an editor for a few student journals, and have some co-authored reports. 

[Dentist2013]

Is there any international student whose status for UoSask has changed from "contact admission office" to "dept recommend" or something else??

[Nomadik]

Congrats to all of those who have been accepted and best of luck to those still waiting!

 

I applied to UBC but received my rejection letter a few weeks ago. It was the only school I applied to, as I really liked the fact that it was a practicum based program. I found it difficult to find other schools that offered this. Has anyone found any other schools that offer a practicum based program?

 

Thanks! 

Edited March 29, 2013 by Nomadik

[clevajay]

Congrats to all of those who have been accepted and best of luck to those still waiting!

I applied to UBC but received my rejection letter a few weeks ago. It was the only school I applied to, as I really liked the fact that it was a practicum based program. I found it difficult to find other schools that offered this. Has anyone found any other schools that offer a practicum based program?

Thanks!

UBC isn't the only school with a practicum based MPH. You should check properly. There are a handful, U of Alberta, U of Saskatchewan, U of Toronto, U of Western Ontario, etcetera. Besides, Simon fraser has both practicum and thesis options in the MPH (population health)

Edited March 29, 2013 by clevajay

[Grad15]

Congrats to all of those who have been accepted and best of luck to those still waiting!

 

I applied to UBC but received my rejection letter a few weeks ago. It was the only school I applied to, as I really liked the fact that it was a practicum based program. I found it difficult to find other schools that offered this. Has anyone found any other schools that offer a practicum based program?

 

Thanks! 

Almost all MPH programs are "practicum based!" MSc (Public Health) programs are the ones that tend to be  predominantly research based. However, a few programs, e.g. SFU have a thesis option in lieu of a project. Check out this site for a list of Canadian programs with/without a practicum; hope its up to date.

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/master_of_php-eng.php

[Dr.S]

Is there any international student whose status for UoSask has changed from "contact admission office" to "dept recommend" or something else??

 Mine still says 'Complete ready for review'.

[clevajay]

Almost all MPH programs are "practicum based!" MSc (Public Health) programs are the ones that tend to be predominantly research based. However, a few programs, e.g. SFU have a thesis option in lieu of a project. Check out this site for a list of Canadian programs with/without a practicum; hope its up to date.

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/master_of_php-eng.php

SFU's MpH program inculcates combination of a thesis/project and a practicum. This is what I find interesting. I'm not aware of any school of public health that does this. Other programs have practicum arrangements as well. Ubc MPH is general, without a concentration.

[guelphbiomed]

Yes please share your GPA with us for those who got the acceptance ???

 

 

Any sounds from U of Guelph??????

 Hi! I don't think Guelph has made any decisions yet, as the confirmation of application email said "Those applicants receiving offers of admission should expect to be notified by mid to late April 2013". I only applied to Guelph so its nerve wracking waiting for them to decide. Good luck!

[AY21]

For those of u waiting to hear from uvic.. I emailed them and they said they will make decisions in the next two weeks

[maturia]

Sure, I have a previous MA degree, about 3.85 ish. I did an extra year of undergrad with a current GPA of 3.94 but my undergrad cGPA is lower. I've worked for several environmental NGOs, am an editor for a few student journals, and have some co-authored reports. 

 

 

Found out I got in recently (and with a scholarship! So excited!)

 

Here is a word of advice to Canadians applying from abroad: please check with them. They mailed the letters last week, but I didn't get mine. I live in Boston, so that could be it.

 

As for GPA, research, here is my humble list: 3.9 (did undergrad at Harvard), 5 papers (4 primary-author), co-authored a book on research, worked for a couple of NGO's, and spent two summers in Senegal and the MidEast.

 

You both sound like you have very interesting backgrounds! What did you two major in as undergrads?

[Grad15]

SFU's MpH program inculcates combination of a thesis/project and a practicum. This is what I find interesting. I'm not aware of any school of public health that does this. Other programs have practicum arrangements as well. Ubc MPH is general, without a concentration.

True! SFU is my favourite program for this reason! I love the combination of a PRACTICE based MPH (rather than MSc) and the possibility to opt for a thesis at the same time. Only program I applied to, if they do not get me this time, I will have to try again next year!   I have not seen another program like it, either. I also love their concentrations- I am not the Health promo or Epi type. Plus its CEPH accredited, though I wouldn't be bothered if it wasn't! But boy, are they keeping us on edge, waiting anxiously to hear from them next week!!!

[Cima]

For those of u waiting to hear from uvic.. I emailed them and they said they will make decisions in the next two weeks

What? Next two weeks? I thought someone just heard from them. ok. Thanks for the information.

[AY21]

Ya I dont kno ... I feel like they tricked us lol

[Artificial_Ignorance]

This is where I'm at right now.

 

Waterloo:   "No decision has yet been made by the academic department"

Lakehead:  No email.

 

Feeling pretty crappy.

Edited March 29, 2013 by Artificial_Ignorance

[catchsameh]

Dear All, I am confused  MPH or Master Health informatics  ????

[Epi-OG]

by chance has anyone heard from UWO regarding the MSc in Epi? 

 

Hi Iv27,

 

I haven't heard from UWO yet but I spoke to someone who was accepted last year, and they said that they heard back sometime in May so I am assuming that is around the time that we will hear back! 

Where else have you applied to? Keep me posted if you hear back! Good luck!