SPPH INFO SESSIONSchool of Population and Public Health2018 Intake

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Located in beautiful Vancouver, BC

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A top 40 university in the world

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Over 60,000 students in UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan

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Over 320,000 alumni in 150 countries

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$12.5 billion dollars in economic impact

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School of Population and Public Health (SPPH)

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Our Vision

Create, share, and apply knowledge that provides innovative solutions to problems that will result in

better health for all.

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Our Mission

Faculty, staff, and students in the School of Population and Public Health create and nurture a

vibrant, interdisciplinary group that fosters learning, innovation and partnerships to improve the health of

populations at home and around the world.

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School of Population and Public Health Framework

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SPPH Divisions

Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health PracticeJane Buxton

Health in PopulationsPatricia Spittal

Health Services and PolicyBoris Sobolev

Occupational and Environmental HealthMieke Koehoorn

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Student Life

• SPPH Student association organizes academic and social activities throughout the year

• Also participates in various academic committees

• SPPH is connected with many research units and organizations across BC, Canada, and the world

• Student resources (academic, wellness and recreational) available on campus

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SPPH Graduate Programs

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SPPH Graduate Programs – Program DirectorsMaster of Public Health (MPH)Amee Manges

Master of Science in Population and Public Health (MSc)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Susan Cox

Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (OEH)Karen Bartlett

Master of Health Administration (MHA)Craig MittonNick Bansback (Associate)

Master of Health Science (MHSc)Martin SchechterJoel Singer (Associate)

Residency ProgramMarcus Lem

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Master of Public Health

• 42 credits – 16 to 24 months to complete (on average)• For students from all backgrounds wanting a professional-

oriented degree to work in public health• Two formats: Traditional and DL (on campus once/month)• Two dual degree options: Nursing and Dentistry• 12-week practicum• Over 90% of graduates have been able to find a job or

were already employed 6 months after graduation

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Master of Health Science

• 30 credits – 12 to 24 months to complete (on average)• For health professionals (mainly doctors) looking for

advanced clinical research experience• Comprehensive exam• Major essay• Graduates can work as part of a research team, conduct

their own research, or complement their existing practice via integration of research

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MSc in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

• 42 credits – 20 to 30 months to complete (on average)• For students looking to gain the skills to improve the health

and safety of community and work environments• Two options (both are paid!):

1. Project (co-op) based2. Thesis based

• Alumni for OEH have all been very successful in obtaining jobs after graduation

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MSc in Population and Public Health

• 30 credits – 24 to 28 months to complete (on average)• Students looking to conduct intensive research• Thesis-based• Opportunity to present research proposal to the Thesis

Screening Panel (TSP)• Many graduates go on to pursue PhDs, and graduates have

successfully found employment as research assistants, epidemiologists, managers, or consultants.

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Master in Health Administration

• 42 credits –26 months to complete • For mid-career professionals to move towards leadership

positions within health care management• 24 courses plus independent research project• Cohort-based, executive style – all courses meet every 3-4

weeks at UBC Robson Square • Over 350 MHA graduates now work in diverse roles around

the world

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PhD in Population and Public Health

• 16.5 credits – 5 to 7 years to complete (on average)• For students looking to advance education in public health• Comprehensive Exam, Thesis Screening Panel (TSP)

Presentation, & Doctoral Dissertation with Final Oral Exam• Our PhD graduates continue to find success in teaching

and research, obtaining positions in Canada and internationally as faculty, researchers, and post-doctoral fellows.

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Examples of Elective CoursesCommunicable Diseases Aboriginal Health

Environmental Health Perinatal Epidemiology

Global Health Systematic Review

Surveillance and Monitoring Health Protection

Genetic Epidemiology Program Evaluation

Epidemiology of Chronic Disease and Aging Risk Communication

Mental Health and Addiction Health Economics

Public Health Policy Qualitative Research Methods

Social Determinants of Health Community Health

…and More!

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Admissions

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Admissions Criteria for All Programs

• Degree equivalent to UBC 4-year Bachelor’s• Equivalent to 4 years of study with B+ average

• Canadian and US institutions, all 3rd and 4th year-level coursework• International institutions, all courses

• Three reference letters• Letter of intent• Curriculum vitae (CV)• English proficiency (TOEFL [min. 100], IELTS [min. 7.0])

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Additional Admission Criteria• Demonstration of proficiency in quantitative skills

• Undergraduate statistics or calculus course with B+ or higher• GRE (153 verbal/153 quantitative)• MSc, MPH, MHSc, MHA, PhD and recommended for MSc OEH• http://tiny.cc/SPPHquantitative

• Demonstrated work experience or skills in field related to public health or health administration (MPH, MHA)

• MD or equivalent qualification (MHSc)• MSc or equivalent qualification (PhD)

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MPH Dual Degree Programs

• MPH and Master of Science in Nursing• Must be registered as a nurse with a bachelor’s degree• Current member of College of Registered Nurses of BC or

eligible to apply

• MPH and Diploma in Dental Public Health• Must hold a DMD or its equivalent from a recognized university,

a degree in dental hygiene, or a dental hygiene diploma from an accredited program with a baccalaureate degree or a dental hygiene degree

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Additional Admission Criteria (Residency)

• Qualified physician completing two years of accredited post-graduate training and has full license to practice medicine (or eligible for full license) from the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons

• Must be Canadian citizen or PR at time of application• Not enrolled in a residency training program• Dean’s letter• LMCC and any other exam transcripts

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Required Admission Documents

• Upload official copies of transcripts to application (PDF)• Upload CV and Letter of Intent (PDFs)• Online references accepted for institutional emails and

other references can be mailed to us in sealed envelopes• TOEFL, IELTS, and GRE scores should be sent electronically

(institutional code is 0965)

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Funding

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UBC Funding

• Four-Year Fellowship (4YF) funding for PhD• Graduate Student Initiative (GSI) funding in form of

entrance scholarships• UBC Affiliated Fellowships• CIHR Awards• Vanier Awards• School and Program Awards• External Awards

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Admission Deadlines

Program Applications Open Applications Close

MSc December 1, 2017 January 15, 2018

MPH Now January 15, 2018

MSc OEH Now January 15, 2018

MHSc December 1, 2017 February 1, 2018

MHA Now February 1, 2018*

PhD December 1, 2017 January 15, 2018

Submit all required documents by the application deadline

*Document deadline for domestic students is March 1, 2018

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Information Sessions

Program Date Time (PST) Location

MPH December 13 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Online

MHA December 7 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm UBC Robson Square

MHA December 12 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online

MHA January 17, 2018 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm UBC Robson Square

Grad Studies Topic Date Time (PST) Location

Writing Letters of Intent/Statements of Interest November 21 9:30 AM Online

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CONTACT

MPH, MHScSimon Lam604-822-9207mph@spph.ubc.camhsc@spph.ubc.ca

MHA, MSc, PhDEmily Van Gulik604-822-2366spph.graduate-programs@ubc.camha.program@ubc.ca

MSc OEHShaine Meghji604-822-2827oeh@spph.ubc.ca

ResidencyTess Meakin604-822-7646spph.residency@ubc.ca

spph.ubc.ca/programs