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Health Promotion Studies
 
  Program Website: http://www.publichealth.ualberta.ca/programs.aspx
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  Program Email: sph.programs@ualberta.ca 

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Social, Cultural and Behavioural Influences on the Health of Populations

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MPH (Course)

2.5

Fall (Sept) 

 

MSc (Thesis)

2.5

Fall (Sept) 

 

Diploma

2.0

Fall (Sept) 

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta in a relevant field
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 59
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 580 (paper based) or a total score of 92 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6 on each test band
Other Requirements
  • credit in an introductory undergraduate statistics and research methods course is required
  • one year of relevant work experience or significant volunteer experience is preferred

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

Jan 31

Jan 31

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • research assistantships are available to all full-time students in the MSc program
  • limited number of assistantships are available to full-time students in the MPH program
  • research assistantships provide students with practical research experience and help to offset the costs of education
  • see Awards and Funding at www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca

International

  • see Awards and Funding at www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca
About the Department
  • University of Alberta is known as one of the best universities in Canada based on strengths in teaching, research, services, and athletics
  • School of Public Health at the U of A is Canada's only stand alone faculty dedicated solely to public health
  • Centre for Health Promotion Studies, within the School of Public Health, offers a stimulating interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research environment for health promotion
  • programs are flexible and are offered as full- or part-time study
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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