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The MPH program starts in mid-August with a compulsory orientation. This is followed by the two-week intensive Foundations for Public Health (PUBH 804) class, which runs all day, Monday to Friday. Foundations for Public Health is a required course. 

The MPH Program at the University of Saskatchewan is a highly competitive program with up to 800 applicants for approximately 60 spots. While a minimum cumulative weighted average of 70% for the last two years of study is the minimum admission average required by the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the MPH program is highly competitive, and meeting minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission to the program. In recent admission cycles, successful applicants have had a minimum converted GPA of at least 80% over the last two years of study.

Only application packages that are complete will be considered for review.  We encourage students to complete their application packages as soon as possible.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that his/her application is complete, keeping in mind that a complete application package includes all reference letters.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up with referees to ensure that the letters are completed and uploaded prior to any deadline.

The MPH program requires a high degree of numeracy, and it is recommended that applicants have successfully completed math or stats courses at the 300 or 400 undergraduate level.  

Due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries.  We ask that you read the information on the MPH program on this website, our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.

The MPH is a professional course-based degree with a practicum. It is an interdisciplinary program intended to prepare individuals for professional practice and leadership in public health. The program is designed for completion in two academic years of full-time study. Students may also choose to study part-time over a maximum of five years. 

The School of Public Health Master of Public Health Program provides practicum opportunities for students to formally integrate their academic studies while working within a local public health unit, provincial and federal governmental agency, or non-governmental organization. This experience forms an essential part of the learning experience for students, giving them direct hands-on experience, in combination with the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom, to provide a well-rounded 'ready-to-work' education demanded by employers in the public health field.

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Please consult the University Catalog entry for Masters of Public Health for the most current list of required core courses.

Students are also required to complete five additional elective courses (15 credit units) according to area of interest. As knowledge of the basic principles of biology in health and disease is fundamental to practice of public health, students who do not have a health sciences background (degrees in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy) must complete PUBH 806 – Public Health Pathobiology as one of the 5 elective courses.

Please note that not all elective courses are offered in any given year, and students are encouraged to review the University of Saskatchewan's online course calendar for available courses.

The Master of Public Health program can also be completed as an online program. The online option is most suitable for part-time study (3-5 years). Applicants interested in this option should state so clearly at the beginning of their Letter of Interest.  The distance program is only available to students residing in North America.

The MPH thesis option is only open to students currently enrolled in the MPH program. An application form is sent out to all first year MPH students in mid-November.

Students interested in pursuing the thesis option should identify a supervisor in the first term of their program to identify an appropriate thesis topic and practicum site. 

The deadline to submit the thesis option application to the School of Public Health is May 1st of each year.

On completing the MPH-Thesis program, students will have both the professional credentials to practice in public health and the research experience necessary to pursue a PhD. The students admitted to this program will have sufficient time to complete the course load for the MPH program, in addition to a thesis that is consistent with the expectations for an MSc at the University of Saskatchewan.

The total MPH program (course-based) tuition is assessed at set rates for domestic students and for international students. Rates are based on three-credit courses. Students pay tuition related to the number of courses they take each term.  The single flat fee amount is as follows:

This single flat fee amount is presented on your fee assessment in 3 credit-unit amounts.  The "per 3 credit unit" course amount is approximately  Canadian: $963.40 and International: $1743.75

For general tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.

Check here for information about funding. 

The most current admission requirements for the Masters of Public Health program are found here, on the University Catalogue website

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