MPH Canada 2018

[ChelMPH]

Has anyone heard anything from Saskatchewan? My status has been the same since I submitted my application. Also from Manitoba? I know they said they would start sending out acceptances/rejections in March?

[openarms]

1 hour ago, thaniecs said:

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from SFU?

I am waiting to hear back from SFU as well. 

[Mph17]

Hi! Waiting to hear back from Saskatchewan, Toronto, McMaster, Western, and UVic. 

[mph2018w]

On ‎3‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 8:55 AM, neonlily said:

It is geared towards professionals. I've been working in Public health for almost 4 years now.  We do have a 2 or 3 students in our class who had come straight from undergrad but had done co-ops in Public health. 

I have a long list of work experience/extracurriculars. I work in healthcare but under the public health side. Have extensive volunteer experience with multiple organizations, chair of committee, presentations at conferences etc. 

 

Do you know if there are any students in your class that were accepted with healthcare experience that isn't directly related to public health? 

[Aaryanne]

On 3/2/2018 at 8:54 PM, AniSabi said:

Did anyone hear from Waterloo or Lakehead? 

I just heard back from Lakehead with an admission offer! 

Still no word from Waterloo.

[AniSabi]

13 minutes ago, Aaryanne said:

I just heard back from Lakehead with an admission offer! 

Still no word from Waterloo.

Congrats!

Did you apply to epi specialization as well?

My application is still under review.

[Aaryanne]

1 hour ago, AniSabi said:

Congrats!

Did you apply to epi specialization as well?

My application is still under review.

Thank you!! 

No I just applied to the general MPH program without a specialization.

Hopefully you hear something soon

[neonlily]

On 3/13/2018 at 3:59 PM, mph2018w said:

Do you know if there are any students in your class that were accepted with healthcare experience that isn't directly related to public health? 

In what sense? We definitely had some ER nurses, dietitians, A respiratory therapist which aren't *Directly* in public health.

[mphcanada]

Hi! Just thought id drop my stats:

-last 2 years GPA: 3.55

-2 years experience in healthcare

-2 years of research experience 

Applied to: Lakehead, waterloo, western

I know my GPA is definitely on the lower side, so fingers crossed  

[mphcanada]

13 hours ago, Daisies18 said:

That is actually a good GPA, combined with your experience, you have a good chance. I know some people who got in with much lower GPA (borderline), its all about how you present yourself in the letter of intent. Good luck!

Thank you! What programs did you apply to? 

[AGraduates_diary]

1 hour ago, mphcanada said:

Thank you! What programs did you apply to? 

Waterloo, Guelph, and Queens for MPH. 

[mphcanada]

20 minutes ago, Daisies18 said:

Waterloo, Guelph, and Queens for MPH. 

Good luck!! Have you heard anything from Waterloo? 

[sheisgreat]

On 3/13/2018 at 3:08 PM, openarms said:

I am waiting to hear back from SFU as well. 

I am also waiting to hear from SFU. I waa informed (if I can quite remember that between March and April, we should hear a response. Normally, they would email to inform you.

[vancouverrunner]

The waiting for UBC is tough. I think last year I heard (rejected) in April. Hoping this year is different. 

[goldenblue]

17 minutes ago, vancouverrunner said:

The waiting for UBC is tough. I think last year I heard (rejected) in April. Hoping this year is different. 

No word from UBC either on my end. Only applied to their program. The wait is definitely killer. 

[vancouverrunner]

4 minutes ago, goldenblue said:

No word from UBC either on my end. Only applied to their program. The wait is definitely killer. 

Which program did you apply for? I also only applied for 2 programs at UBC. I kind of wish I diversified a bit as I have been rejected from one. I applied to the MSc in Pop. and Public health. Really putting the eggs in one basket here :(!

[Mph17]

For those of you who applied to Saskatchewan, I vaguely remember them saying they would send out early acceptance offers at the end of February... Can someone confirm this? 

 

Also has anyone heard anything from McMaster, UT, UVic, or Western? 

[goldenblue]

6 minutes ago, vancouverrunner said:

Which program did you apply for? I also only applied for 2 programs at UBC. I kind of wish I diversified a bit as I have been rejected from one. I applied to the MSc in Pop. and Public health. Really putting the eggs in one basket here :(!

I applied for the MPH program. The FAQs page says that for the MSc emails go out February or March. Hopefully they stick to that for your sake - April is eons away! (I'm really not helping am I?) Did you apply for the MSc last year as well?

[MPHAppHopeful]

Received a rejection from Waterloo this morning  

I hope anyone else who applied fares better than I did. 

[AniSabi]

7 minutes ago, MPHAppHopeful said:

Received a rejection from Waterloo this morning  

I hope anyone else who applied fares better than I did. 

I am sorry about that ?

[vancouverrunner]

13 minutes ago, goldenblue said:

I applied for the MPH program. The FAQs page says that for the MSc emails go out February or March. Hopefully they stick to that for your sake - April is eons away! (I'm really not helping am I?) Did you apply for the MSc last year as well?

I applied for the MPH last year but my application was super weak... Didn't spend alot of time on the letter of intent etc... Through some experience in the public health/health promotion world I was able to focus on a research based program vs. a practice based one (MPH). But yes, April is SO far away! Hoping the MSc sticks to the timeline. What does it say for MPH? Do you have a supervisor?

[AniSabi]

Is it only me or the Universities are taking longer time this year compare to last years?

Anxiously waiting from waterloo and lakehead.

My stats are:

GPA and cGPA 3.8

3.5 years of health experience- it wasn't public health per se but did some outreach work.

1 year of health research experience outside Canada.

Was TA for undergraduate courses, did some mental health volunteer.

Does anyone know of someone who got into mph in lakehead or waterloo without public health experience?

 

 

Edited March 15, 2018 by AniSabi

[goldenblue]

4 minutes ago, vancouverrunner said:

I applied for the MPH last year but my application was super weak... Didn't spend alot of time on the letter of intent etc... Through some experience in the public health/health promotion world I was able to focus on a research based program vs. a practice based one (MPH). But yes, April is SO far away! Hoping the MSc sticks to the timeline. What does it say for MPH? Do you have a supervisor?

It sounds like you came back super focused - Best of luck to you this time around! For the MPH, it says "Letters start to go out in March and can still be going out until May." MAY!! And no supervisor needed for the MPH since it is practicum-based. Students are matched with Advisors instead who help with course selections and practicum placements.

[goalsforgradschool]

27 minutes ago, MPHAppHopeful said:

Received a rejection from Waterloo this morning  

I hope anyone else who applied fares better than I did. 

I'm sorry to hear  <3 

[mphcanada]

20 minutes ago, AniSabi said:

Is it only me or the Universities are taking longer time this year compare to last years?

Anxiously waiting from waterloo and lakehead.

My stats are:

GPA and cGPA 3.8

3.5 years of health experience- it wasn't public health per se but did some outreach work.

1 year of health research experience outside Canada.

Currently volunteering in health promotion.

Was TA for undergraduate courses, did some mental health volunteer.

Does anyone know of someone who got into mph in lakehead or waterloo without public health experience?

 

 

You seem like a very competitive candidate  good luck! I'm waiting for both those schools as well.