Program Overview for MSc in Community Health & Epidemiology in Canada:
Our Master's in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research will provide you with the knowledge you need to work in this important and exciting field. You'll develop the analytical skills and formal evaluative methods you need to really address the challenges of disease prevention, health promotion and assessment of community health service and system needs.
Do it your way:
With full-time and part-time options, this master's program gives you the flexibility to choose a pace that works for you. Whether you choose to complete the program in two years or four, by the time you finish, you'll be able to:
- identify and critically appraise research literature
- design and carry out a research study
- develop appropriate policy, program and clinical interventions
- navigate the Canadian healthcare system
- conduct basic and intermediate level statistical analyses of health data
- speak publically
The eligibility for MSc in Community Health & Epidemiology in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
For Master's you need:
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Community Health & Epidemiology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Community Health & Epidemiology in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the MSc in Community Health & Epidemiology are:
Not available
The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Community Health & Epidemiology in Canada.
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Community Health & Epidemiology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
Looking for a way to fund your MSc or PhD and further your research? Explore all your options—whether you apply for a Dalhousie scholarship or an external research grant.
Internal funding:
Scholarships and fellowships
As a graduate student in excellent standing, you're eligible to apply for a number of funding opportunities through the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Whether it’s a departmental scholarship or a university-wide scholarship, the Faculty of Graduate Studies has your future in mind.
Bursaries
And don't forget about bursaries. As a graduate student, you're eligible to apply for bursaries at any time.
Research assistant positions
You may also consider applying for a research assistant position. Individual faculty members who have funding from grants will occasionally offer these positions. Interested? Get in touch with the faculty member you're interested in working with.
For General Inquires:
Address:
Department of Community Health and Epidemiology
Centre for Clinical Research
5790 University Avenue
Halifax, NS B3H 1V7
Phone: 902-494-3860
Fax: 902-494-1597
Email: che@dal.ca
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