PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES

CREATE A HEALTHIER FUTURE

In the School of Public Health Sciences, our researchers are working to reduce the global burden of illness through health promotion, disease surveillance and implementation of healthy public policy.

Our seven research fields highlight the expertise of our world-renowned faculty members.

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS

HEALTH EVALUATION

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

HEALTH INFORMATICS

GLOBAL HEALTH

AGING AND HEALTH

WORK AND HEALTH

At the School of Public Health Sciences, we offer programs in two main degree types:

Our professional graduate degree programs are online course-based master’s programs. This gives you flexible study options – even allowing you to gain an advanced degree without a gap in employment. These programs feature a professional experience component, giving you access to new networks and in-the-field exposure.

Research-based graduate degree programs provide an interdisciplinary focus, specialized training and advanced research skills. You’ll work closely with a faculty member as your supervisor under a research apprenticeship model. By focusing on one of the seven research fields, you'll be able to deepen your knowledge of an area of public health - allowing you to focus on making an impact in an area that matches your interest.

PROGRAMS

PROFESSIONAL, COURSEWORK-BASED DEGREE PROGRAMS

Master of Health Evaluation (MHE)

Coursework-based, online
4 terms | 16 months (full-time)
10 terms | 40 months (part-time)
7 required courses + 2 elective courses plus a 420 hour practicum placement (HLTH 640)

Master of Health Informatics (MHI)*

*This program might change soon, so please check the link for details.

Coursework-based, online
4 terms | 16 months (full-time)
10 terms | 40 months (part-time)
7 required courses + 2 elective courses plus a 420 hour practicum placement (HLTH 640)

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Coursework-based, online
6 terms | 24 months (full-time)
12 terms | 48 months (part-time)
11 required courses + 2 elective courses plus a 420 hour practicum placement (HLTH 640)
2 on-campus experiences: MPH Introductory Institute (HLTH 600 – one week on campus in August) and capstone presentations (one week in June for the HLTH 602B capstone course)

Meet some of our current and past students as they explain the value and experience of the Master of Public Health program at the University of Waterloo.

RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE PROGRAMS

MSc Public Health Sciences

Research-based, on campus
6 terms | 2 years (full-time)
12 terms | 4 years (part-time)
Master’s thesis
Collaborative water specialization also available

PhD Public Health Sciences

Research-based, on campus
12 terms | 4 years (full-time from master’s level)
24 terms | 8 years (part-time from a master’s level)
Doctoral thesis
Collaborative water specialization also available

Collaborative PhD Aging, Health and Well-being

Research-based, on campus
12 terms | 4 years (full-time from master’s level)
24 terms | 8 years (part-time from a master’s level)
Doctoral thesis

Eden Amare (MHE ’18), Program Evaluator, City of Toronto

YOUR FUTURE

Our students are highly sought after by governments, NGOs, community health agencies and industry.

“Connections are so important. I’ve started on a great, new career track because of the relationships I made with other MHE and Waterloo graduate students.”

While juggling full-time work, a part-time online master’s degree, volunteering with the Canadian Evaluation Society and networking with health professionals, Eden Amare created a peer network of connections and resources that have helped launch her new career. Eden credits the Master of Health Evaluation (MHE) program with giving her the confidence and knowledge she needed to truly make a difference for diverse populations in her role as Program Evaluator at Toronto Public Health.

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