MPH Canada 2018

[sheisgreat]

University of Saskatchewan

Information derived from a USASK graduate stated that, one of the reasons why this school is superb as compared to the others is, U of S does not only focus on GPA as an admission requirement, but instead they are more concerned about your future plans and what you aim to use the MPH degree for.

[carters09]

14 minutes ago, sheisgreat said:

From the little I researched on, SFU and U of S are the only schools in Canada that offer an MPH Thesis Option. Hence, if a student decides to pursue further education, they are at an advantage due to the research based experience they would acquire from the program.

Lakehead, UVic and McMaster also offer a thesis option. And probably others I don't know about.

[SwagMaster]

45 minutes ago, carters09 said:

Lakehead, UVic and McMaster also offer a thesis option. And probably others I don't know about.

@sheisgreat

There are also many research-based MSc programs in public health. So that's another option for people interested in public health research. 

[RunnerGrad]

2 hours ago, SwagMaster said:

@sheisgreat

There are also many research-based MSc programs in public health. So that's another option for people interested in public health research. 

Even at UofT MPH, where it is a course-based program, you have the option of completing a research practicum and/or a research-based independent study course.  In my stream (Nutrition and Dietetics), I did a research practicum, and some of my class mates did a research-based independent study whereas one of them did both the research practicum and a research-based independent study course.

I also chose my electives to have a research focus (i.e. nutritional epi, statistics for nursing research despite not being a nurse).

I’ve currently been unofficially accepted to a PhD program, pending funding. So it is certainly possible to be accepted to PhD programs without completing a formal thesis.  Sometimes you have extra hoops to jump through (i.e. you have to show “extensive” research experience, or you have to have so many publications, etc.) but it is certainly possible.  At least in my stream (Nutrition and Dietetics) I know many individuals from past cohorts who went on to complete PhD studies in health, public health, nutrition, dietetics, or related fields, even though they lacked a thesis.

Edited April 18, 2018 by RunnerGrad

[Hayl]

3 hours ago, sheisgreat said:

From the little I researched on, SFU and U of S are the only schools in Canada that offer an MPH Thesis Option. Hence, if a student decides to pursue further education, they are at an advantage due to the research based experience they would acquire from the program.

McMaster and Lakehead MPH also offer the option to do thesis.

[sheisgreat]

23 minutes ago, Hayl said:

McMaster and Lakehead MPH also offer the option to do thesis.

A few people have pointed that out...

[sheisgreat]

41 minutes ago, RunnerGrad said:

Even at UofT MPH, where it is a course-based program, you have the option of completing a research practicum and/or a research-based independent study course.  In my stream (Nutrition and Dietetics), I did a research practicum, and some of my class mates did a research-based independent study whereas one of them did both the research practicum and a research-based independent study course.

I also chose my electives to have a research focus (i.e. nutritional epi, statistics for nursing research despite not being a nurse).

I’ve currently been unofficially accepted to a PhD program, pending funding. So it is certainly possible to be accepted to PhD programs without completing a formal thesis.  Sometimes you have extra hoops to jump through (i.e. you have to show “extensive” research experience, or you have to have so many publications, etc.) but it is certainly possible.  At least in my stream (Nutrition and Dietetics) I know many individuals from past cohorts who went on to complete PhD studies in health, public health, nutrition, dietetics, or related fields, even though they lacked a thesis.

Thanks for the info.

[sheisgreat]

3 hours ago, SwagMaster said:

@sheisgreat

There are also many research-based MSc programs in public health. So that's another option for people interested in public health research. 

@SwagMaster did you apply this year?

[sheisgreat]

What schools is everyone waiting to hear from?

Me- USASK and UFT

[AniSabi]

21 minutes ago, sheisgreat said:

What schools is everyone waiting to hear from?

Me- USASK and UFT

Lakehead MPH epi- waiting patiently

[pianoplaya94]

41 minutes ago, sheisgreat said:

What schools is everyone waiting to hear from?

Me- USASK and UFT

Guelph!

[hope4change]

I got rejected from McMaster. Sigh! I will try again next year hopefully.

[carters09]

57 minutes ago, sheisgreat said:

What schools is everyone waiting to hear from?

Me- USASK and UFT

Memorial...

[SwagMaster]

1 hour ago, sheisgreat said:

@SwagMaster did you apply this year?

I only applied to one public health program this year, which was the UofT MPH Health Promo. I will be declining the offer though. 

[goalsforgradschool]

1 hour ago, sheisgreat said:

What schools is everyone waiting to hear from?

Me- USASK and UFT

McMaster - I haven't heard anything as of yet

Waitlisted for Waterloo MscPH and Queens 

[AGraduates_diary]

55 minutes ago, goalsforgradschool said:

McMaster - I haven't heard anything as of yet

Waitlisted for Waterloo MscPH and Queens 

Hi,

When did you get waitlisted at Queens? Did they email you and give you a rank?

 

[Emily_Ww]

2 hours ago, sheisgreat said:

What schools is everyone waiting to hear from?

Me- USASK and UFT

I got accepted to McMaster! Waiting for the official acceptance letter. 

I haven't heard anything/no update from Queens or Guelph... assuming I am on waitlist :/

[Inkblaze]

I’ve been accepted to SFU Population Health and to McGill MScPH. I’ve currently accepted both offers but if I’m accepted off the UBC MPH waitlist I will likely choose to accept it and then withdraw from my other offers. If I don’t get into UBC I guess I’ll decide between moving out east, or attending SFU. Personally I think the program at SFU looks amazing but having done my undergrad there I would prefer a change of scenery.

[epiapp@2017]

Just got waitlisted for U of T epi. 

[Shd90]

7 hours ago, epiapp@2017 said:

Just got waitlisted for U of T epi. 

How did you hear back from them? 

[goalsforgradschool]

16 hours ago, Daisies18 said:

Hi,

When did you get waitlisted at Queens? Did they email you and give you a rank?

 

Hi! I emailed them myself and they let me know that I'm waitlisted. They didn't give me a rank  

[Shd90]

13 minutes ago, goalsforgradschool said:

Hi! I emailed them myself and they let me know that I'm waitlisted. They didn't give me a rank  

They didn't give me a rank too and said they are not sending out any offers for now. Don't know when to expect to hear back from them. 

[Kammi]

On 11/8/2017 at 12:53 AM, ChelMPH said:

Hi I am from Winnipeg, and did my BS in exercise science in Minnesota. So far I have applied to U of A, U of S, University of Waterloo and University of Manitoba. U of A is my top school. I am so nervous about getting in, I have submitted all my apps already I guess it is time to play the waiting game. Does anyone know the earliest they send out acceptance/declined letters for any of the schools I listed?

Also did anyone apply for the University of Manitoba? They have a 3 year work experience requirement which I find unusual seeing a lot of others schools do not have this, but do prefer work experience. I still applied to try my luck. Good luck to everyone applying and I hope to hear back soon! Also good luck with the application process because that was a stressful time getting all of those done!

Thanks friends!!

Hi. Please have you got offer letter from Uof S for Fall 2018

[Kammi]

On 2/11/2018 at 8:46 AM, Sonal01 said:

Has anyone started getting the admission results for MPH 2018? 

Anxiously waiting for results from U o A, univ of Saskatchewan and sfu

Hi. Please have you got offer letter from Univ of Saskatchewan for fall 2018. My status still says complete ready for review

[Kammi]

On 3/7/2018 at 3:56 PM, dentistdoc said:

Hi All,

Can some one tell when does usask/alberta/guelph results come out generally?

Hi. Please have you got offer letter from Usask?