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Master of Public Health February 18, 2015

Clinical Epidemiology and BiostatisticsFaculty of Health SciencesMcMaster University

Fran Scott, Program Director MPH in speTania Baricevic, Program Coordinator MPH1MPH Program ApprovalUniversity approval October 2014 Quality Council approval Dec 2014 MTCU expedited reviewAdmission portal to be opened early JanuaryDeadline for applications: Saturday, February 28 at 11:59 pmMPH at McMasterA focus on general public health issuesAdditional areas of focus on: public health policy & health management, public health research methods, and environmental healthCore and elective coursesA thesis-based or 4 month practicum-based (with a capstone paper) programFull-time or part-time registrationA blend of classroom and optional online course delivery in the futureCompletion in 16-24 months (full-time) or four years (part-time)

3Full-time programPracticum Stream (16 months)Thesis Stream (24 months)4Courses Year One (Sept-Dec)Foundations of Public Health practice Public Health Epidemiology Biostatistics Public Health Seminar Series 1

Year One (Jan-Apr)Public Health Research Methods Public Health PolicyElectives

Year Two (Sept-Dec)Public Health Seminar Series 2Electives

5About the ProgramGeneralist focus for all studentsLearner-centred support with personal learning plan and portfolioElective courses will be available in areas of focus and new electives may be developed if interest is identifiedAdditional areas of focus:Public Health Policy & Public Health Management Environmental Health Population and Public Health Research Methods

6Sample Practicum Sites7Sample Thesis OpportunitiesAdmission requirements4 year undergraduate in Sciences or equivalent B+ average in final year of undergraduate programStatistics or mathematical course B+English proficiency TOEFL or IELTSCurrent Curriculum Vitae (CV)Personal letter (750 words)Two letters of recommendation (health professional applicants can include one from employer)Who should apply?Recent graduates from undergraduate programs, medical residents, and health professionals in practice. Small number of full-time international students may be acceptedPlease do not contact potential supervisors or practicum sites for applicationCareer OpportunitiesWork in public health, health care and social service organizationsWork for non-profits and global health agenciesDoctoral studies in epidemiology, policyProfessional school: Medicine, Dentistry, Rehab, Law

How can we help?Dr. Fran Scott, Program Director in spe, MPHfscott@mcmaster.caPublic Health physician and educator with extensive experience in local public health practice and scholarly work in epidemiology, environmental health and equityAcademic interests : education scholarship into portfolios in graduate education, health equity indicators, healthy public policy and local public health governance. www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/ceb/mph

Tania Baricevic, Program Coordinator, MPH baricevt@mcmaster.ca905-525-9140 x. 22356