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Public Health Sciences: Introduction
Faculty Affiliation
Public Health
Degree Programs
Public Health Sciences
MPH Fields:EpidemiologyFamily and Community MedicineHealth Promotion (Social and Behavioural Health Sciences)Nutrition and DieteticsOccupational and Environmental Health
Emphasis:Global Public Health (admissions have closed)
MSc Field:Biostatistics
Emphasis:Global Public Health (admissions have closed)
PhD Fields:BiostatisticsEpidemiologyOccupational and Environmental HealthSocial and Behavioural Health Sciences
Bioethics
MHSc
Community Health
MScCH Fields:
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Addictions and Mental Health
Family and Community Medicine
Health Practitioner Teacher Education
Occupational Health Care
Wound Prevention and Care
Emphasis:Global Public Health (admissions have closed)
Collaborative Specializations
The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:
1. Aboriginal Health
Public Health Sciences, MPH, PhD
2. Addiction Studies
Public Health Sciences, MPH, MSc, PhD
3. Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course
Public Health Sciences, MPH, MSc, PhD
4. Bioethics
Public Health Sciences, MPH, MSc, PhD
5. Community Development
Public Health Sciences, MPH
6. Environment and Health
Community Health, MScCH Public Health Sciences, MPH, PhD
7. Global Health
Public Health Sciences, MPH, MSc (thesis only), MScCH, PhD
8. Health Care, Technology, and Place (admissions have closed)
Public Health Sciences, PhD
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9. Health Services and Policy Research
Public Health Sciences, PhD
10. Human Development
Public Health Sciences, PhD
11. Neuroscience
Bioethics, MHSc Community Health, MScCH Public Health Sciences, MPH, MSc, PhD
12. Public Health Policy
Public Health Sciences, MPH, MSc, PhD
13. Resuscitation Sciences
Community Health, MScCH
Public Health Sciences, MPH, MSc, PhD
14. Sexual Diversity Studies
Public Health Sciences, MPH, MSc, PhD
15. Women and Gender Studies
Public Health Sciences, MPH, PhD
16. Women's Health
Public Health Sciences, MPH, PhD
Overview
The Graduate Department of Public Health Sciences in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health enrols more than 400 graduate students in its master's and doctoral degree programs. In addition, the school has more than 40 postgraduate students in its two Royal College Residency programs: Public Health and Preventive Medicine and Occupational Medicine. The school is also engaged in teaching at the undergraduate level in the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Arts and Science, Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, and University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC).
Contact and Address
Public Health Sciences and Community Health Programs
Web: www.dlsph.utoronto.caEmail: [email protected]: (416) 978-2058Fax: (416) 978-1883
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Dalla Lana School of Public HealthGraduate Department of Public Health SciencesUniversity of TorontoRoom 620, 155 College StreetToronto, Ontario M5T 3M7Canada
Bioethics Program
Web: http://jcb.utoronto.ca/education/mhsc.shtmlEmail: [email protected]: (416) 978-1906Fax: (416) 978-1911
Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB)University of TorontoSuite 754, 155 College StreetToronto, Ontario M5T 1P8Canada
Public Health Sciences: Public Health Sciences MPH
Master of Public Health
Program Description
The MPH degree is designed to prepare the next generation of public health professionals and is aimed at students interested in professional and/or research careers in the community, academic, public, or private sectors. Applicants apply and may be admitted to one of the following fields:
Epidemiology Family and Community Medicine Health Promotion (Social and Behavioural Health Sciences) Nutrition and Dietetics Occupational and Environmental Health
The program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
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Field: Epidemiology
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.
At least one course in undergraduate statistics. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Relevant work or volunteer experience.
Program Requirements
Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows.
o 0.5 FCE core course: CHL 5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences o 1.0 FCE in research methods: CHL 5401H and CHL 5402H o 1.0 FCE in biostatistics: CHL 5201H and CHL 5202H o 1.5 FCEs in epidemiology: CHL 5405H Health Trends and Surveillance, CHL 5418H Scientific
Overview in Epidemiology, CHL 5426H Population Perspectives for Epidemiologyo 0.5 FCE in public health policy: CHL 5300Ho minimum 1.0 FCE: practicum placement o elective courses.
Full-time students normally require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.
Program Length
4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);12 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;6 years part-time
Field: Family and Community Medicine
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.
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At least one course in undergraduate statistics. Relevant work or volunteer experience.
Program Requirements
Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE core course: CHL 5004H Introduction to Public Health Scienceso 0.5 FCE: HAD 5010H Canada€™s Health System and Health Policy: Part Io 0.5 FCE: CHL 5601H Appraising and Applying Evidence to Assist Clinical Decision-Makingo 1.0 FCE: CHL 5603Y Social, Political, and Scientific Issues in Family Medicineo 1.0 FCE: CHL 5607H and CHL 5608H Teaching and Learning by the Health Professionso 0.5 FCE: CHL 5613H Leading Improvement in the Quality of Health Care for Community
Populationso 0.5 FCE: CHL 5605H Research Issues in Family Medicine/Primary Care or an equivalent research
course, subject to approvalo minimum 1.0 FCE: practicum placemento elective courses.
Full-time students normally require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.
Program Length
4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);12 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;6 years part-time
Field: Health Promotion (Social and Behavioural Health Sciences)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.
At least one course in undergraduate statistics. Relevant work or volunteer experience.
Program Requirements
Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE core course: CHL 5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences
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o 1.0 FCE: CHL 5801H and CHL 5803H Health Promotiono 0.5 FCE: CHL 5105H Social Determinants of Healtho 0.5 FCE: CHL 5110H Theory and Practice of Program Evaluationo 0.5 FCE: CHL 5300H Public Health Policyo 1.5 FCEs in research methods: CHL 5220H and CHL 5221H or approved equivalents, plus one
additional course from an approved list of choiceso minimum 1.0 FCE: practicum placemento elective courses.
Full-time students normally require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.
Program Length
4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;6 years part-time
Field: Nutrition and Dietetics
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below and may be considered for the advanced-standing option.
Appropriate bachelor's degree in food and nutrition (or equivalent) from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.
At least one course in undergraduate statistics. Relevant work or volunteer experience.
Program Requirements
Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE core course: CHL 5004H Introduction to Public Health Scienceso 2.0 FCEs: CHL 5650H Foundations of Practice I, CHL 5651Y Foundations of Practice II, and CHL
5652H Foundations of Practice IIIo 0.5 FCE: CHL 5653H Community Nutritiono 0.5 FCE: NFS 1484H Advanced Nutritiono 0.5 FCE: NFS 1201H Public Health Nutritiono 0.5 FCE: CHL 5654H Nutrition Programs and Strategieso 1.0 FCE in research methods: CHL 5220H and CHL 5221Ho 0.5 FCE: CHL 5300H Public Health Policy
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o minimum 1.0 FCE: practicum placemento elective courses.
Full-time students normally require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.
Program Length
4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);12 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;6 years part-time
Field: Nutrition and Dietetics (Advanced-Standing Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below and may be considered for the advanced-standing option.
Appropriate bachelor's degree in food and nutrition (or equivalent) from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.
Membership in a provincial dietetics regulatory body or equivalent in the home country. Those planning to practise in Canada must be eligible for membership in a provincial regulatory body of dietetics.
Five years of professional work experience in clinical, community, administrative, or public health dietetics.
At least one course in undergraduate statistics.
Program Requirements
Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE: CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Scienceso 0.5 FCE: CHL 5300H Public Health Policyo 0.5 FCE: NFS 1201H Public Health Nutritiono 0.5 FCE: CHL 5653H Community Nutritiono 0.5 FCE: CHL 5654H Nutrition Programs and Strategieso 0.5 FCE: CHL 5655H Nutrition and Metabolism for Public Health Nutrition Professionalso 1.0 FCE in research methods: CHL5220H and CHL 5221Ho 0.5 FCE to 1.0 FCE practicum placemento elective courses.
Program Length
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3 sessions full-time advanced standing (typical registration sequence: F/W/S);9 sessions part-time advanced standing
Time Limit
3 years full-time;6 years part-time
Field: Occupational and Environmental Health
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.
At least one course in undergraduate statistics. Relevant work or volunteer experience.
Program Requirements
Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE core course: CHL 5004H Introduction to Public Health Scienceso 0.5 FCE: CHL 5904H Perspectives in Occupational Health and Safety—Legal and Social Contexto 0.5 FCE: CHL 5912H Industrial Toxicologyo 0.5 FCE in either CHL 5220H Community Health Appraisal Methods I or CHL 5201H
Introductory Biostatistics for Students in Biological Sciences Io up to 4.5 FCEs in approved courses related to the student’s area of studyo minimum 1.0 FCE in a practicum placemento elective courses.
Full-time students may require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.
Program Length
4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);12 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;6 years part-time
Public Health Sciences: Public Health Sciences MSc9
Master of Science
Program Description
The MSc degree is designed for students interested in research and academic careers involving the development and application of statistical methodology to further our understanding of data arising in the health sciences. The program is offered in the field of Biostatistics, both full-time and part-time.
Field: Biostatistics
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.
Program Requirements
Two options are available:
Thesis option comprising 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis. Coursework-only option comprising 5.0 FCEs.
Thesis MSc
Completion of 4.0 FCEs as follows:
o CHL 5004H, CHL 5207Y, CHL 5209H, CHL 5210H, and CHL 5250H;o CHL 5226H or STA 2112H (Mathematical Statistics I); ando CHL 5223H or STA 2212H (Mathematical Statistics II).
A thesis written under the supervision of a thesis committee. An oral defence of the thesis is required.
Coursework-Only MSc
Completion of 5.0 FCEs as follows: CHL 5004H, CHL 5207Y, CHL 5209H, CHL 5210H, and CHL 5250H;
o CHL 5226H or STA 2112H (Mathematical Statistics I);o CHL 5223H or STA 2212H (Mathematical Statistics II); ando 1.0 FCE in electives from an approved list of courses.
Program Length
3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S);10
9 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;6 years part-time
Public Health Sciences: Public Health Sciences PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Program Description
The PhD program prepares students for research and academic careers. Fieldwork and research enhance theoretical studies and expose students to the full breadth and depth of their public health science disciplines. Applicants apply and may be admitted to one of the following fields:
Biostatistics Epidemiology Occupational and Environmental Health Social and Behavioural Health Sciences
The PhD program may be completed on a full-time or flexible-time basis.
With the approval of the graduate chair, some applicants may be admitted to a flexible-time PhD program. This program will benefit mature students with career obligations, and applicants must demonstrate that they are practising professionals. Degree requirements for the flexible-time program are identical to those for the full-time PhD program. Students are required to register full-time for the first four years of their program, after which they may register part-time. A plan of study and research activities will be negotiated at initial registration, to be reviewed and updated annually.
Field: Biostatistics
PhD Program (Full-Time and Flexible-Time)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a
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minimum A- standing. Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake
research-oriented doctoral studies.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE: CHL 5005H Introduction to Public Health Researcho 1.0 FCE: CHL 5208Y Advanced Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysiso 0.5 FCE: CHL 5209H Survival Analysis Io 0.5 FCE: CHL 5210H Categorical Data Analysiso 0.5 FCE: CHL 5250H+ Special Topics in Biostatistics (seminar)o 0.5 FCE: CHL 5260Ho Doctoral Seminar Series in Biostatisticso 1.0 FCE: STA 2112H and STA 2212H Mathematical Statisticso 0.5 FCE: elective course that relates to the student’s area of study.o Students who have taken their MSc in the department may have taken some or all of these
courses already. In this case, their program of study will be designed with consultation of the program director at the time of admission.
Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods. A written comprehensive examination in biostatistics. A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal. Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee
(supervisor plus two additional faculty members). A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of
Graduate Studies.
Program Length
4 years full-time; 6 years flexible-time
Time Limit
6 years full-time; 8 years flexible-time
Field: Epidemiology
PhD Program (Full-Time and Flexible-Time)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A- standing.
Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake
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research-oriented doctoral studies.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Completion of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE: CHL 5005H Introduction to Public Health Research o 1.0 FCE: CHL 5404H and CHL 5408H Research Methods o 1.0 FCE: CHL 5406H and CHL 5424H Quantitative Methodso 0.5 FCE: CHL 5423H0 Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiologyo 1.0 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student’s area of study.
Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods. A written comprehensive examination in epidemiology. A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal. Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee
(supervisor plus two additional faculty members). A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of
Graduate Studies.
Program Length
4 years full-time; 6 years flexible-time
Time Limit
6 years full-time; 8 years flexible-time
Field: Occupational and Environmental Health
PhD Program (Full-Time and Flexible-Time)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A- standing.
Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Completion of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE: CHL 5005H Introduction to Public Health Research o 0.5 FCE in either occupational or environmental health
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o 1.0 FCE in advanced research methods (including biostatistics)o 0.5 FCE: doctoral seminar in occupational and environmental healtho 1.0 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student’s area of study.
Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods. A written comprehensive examination in occupational and environmental health. A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal. Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee
(supervisor plus two additional faculty members). A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of
Graduate Studies.
Program Length
4 years full-time; 6 years flexible-time
Time Limit
6 years full-time; 8 years flexible-time
Field: Social and Behavioural Health Sciences
PhD Program (Full-Time and Flexible-Time)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A- standing.
Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Completion of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE: CHL 5005H Introduction to Public Health Research o 0.5 FCE: CHL 5101H Social Theory and Healtho 0.5 FCE: either CHL 5804H Theories for Health Promotion and Public Health Intervention or CHL
5102H Social and Political Forces in Healtho 1.0 FCE in approved research methods courseso 1.0 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student’s area of study.
Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods. A written comprehensive examination in social and behavioural health sciences.
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A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal. Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee
(supervisor plus two additional faculty members). A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of
Graduate Studies.
Program Length
4 years full-time; 6 years flexible-time
Time Limit
6 years full-time; 8 years flexible-time
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Public Health Sciences: Bioethics MHSc
Master of Health Science
Program Description
The MHSc in Bioethics is a two-year, course-based program with no thesis requirement. It is conducted in modular format to allow high-achieving professionals to earn a master's degree without interrupting their careers. The program's interactive, problem-based learning approach provides students with knowledge and skills that can be applied to a variety of health, health care, and health research contexts. Expert faculty and guest lecturers help students bring theory and practice together to address real-world ethical challenges. Students interested in a research-stream program should consider the Collaborative Specialization in Bioethics.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School’s additional admission requirements stated below.
Normally, an appropriate bachelor's degree and a recognized degree in one of the health-care sciences (e.g., MD, BScN, BScOT, BScPT, BSW) or equivalent with a minimum mid-B average in the final year. Applicants from other disciplines are considered on an individual basis.
The program favours individuals with outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated evidence of scholarly ability and personal maturity.
Potential that the applicant will provide significant bioethics leadership in his or her home institution or local community upon completion of the MHSc in Bioethics.
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Program Requirements
This course-based program is offered in modular format in 24 two-day Thursday/Friday blocks from September to April, normally over two years; certain international students may complete all coursework in one academic year. The program does not include a distance-learning option.
A major paper of publishable quality on a topic of the student's choice. Students must complete 9.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), including a 1.0 FCE practicum as
outlined below. Courses as outlined below.
Program Length
5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
Required Courses
Courses are restricted to students officially enrolled in the MHSc in Bioethics and the Collaborative Specialization in Bioethics, except where noted.
Year 1
CHL 3001Y Core Topics in Bioethics CHL 3003Y Empirical Approaches in Bioethics CHL 3005H Legal Approaches to Bioethics HAD 5771H Resource Allocation Ethics PHL 2146Y Topics in Bioethics
Year 2
CHL 3002Y Teaching Bioethics CHL 3004Y Ethics and Health Institutions CHL 3006Y Writing in Bioethics CHL 3008Y0 Applied Learning in Bioethics (practicum) CHL 3051H Research Ethics CHL 3052H Practical Bioethics (capstone course)
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Public Health Sciences: Community Health MScCH
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Master of Science in Community Health
Program Description
The MScCH is an innovative program designed to meet the needs of experienced health professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in public health. It is intended for practising health professionals and/or individuals who can demonstrate significant experience in the health care field. Five fields are offered:
Addictions and Mental Health Family and Community Medicine Health Practitioner Teacher Education Occupational Health Care Wound Prevention and Care
The program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
A bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a public health specialty and/or one of the regulated health professions in Ontario with the equivalent of a minimum mid-B average in the final academic year.
Relevant academic preparation and professional experience as a public health, community, or clinical practitioner.
Some fields (i.e., Family and Community Medicine, Occupational Health Care, and Wound Prevention and Care) require appropriate certification/licensure in a regulated health profession and may require a valid license to practise in Canada or the student's home jurisdiction.
Program Requirements
The MScCH is a coursework-only program which requires the completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
o 0.5 FCE of a core public health sciences subject,o 0.5 to 1.0 FCE in supervised field placements or practica,o normally 2.5 FCEs in field-specific required courses, ando 1.0 to 1.5 FCEs in elective courses.
A diploma in Community Health may be awarded in exceptional circumstances to students who have completed 70% of the program requirements (at least 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs), including the required courses for the field, and with the approval of the department.
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Program Length
3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S);9 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;6 years part-time
Public Health Sciences: Public Health Sciences MPH, MSc, Community Health MScCH, Global Public Health Emphasis
(Admissions have closed)
Students must successfully complete within existing program requirements:
CHL 5700H Global Public Health (0.5 full-course equivalent [FCE]); At least one elective course in global health (0.5 FCE); One practicum placement, or equivalent, with a global health focus.
Public Health Sciences: Public Health Sciences MPH, MSc, PhD, Community Health MScCH Courses
Core Courses
CHL 5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences
CHL 5005H Introduction to Public Health Research (Credit/No Credit)
Biostatistics
CHL 5201H Biostatistics I
CHL 5202H Biostatistics II
CHL 5203H Survey Design and Social Research Methods in Public Health
CHL 5204H Survey Methods in Health Sciences II
CHL 5207Y Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis
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CHL 5208Y Advanced Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis
CHL 5209H Survival Analysis I
CHL 5210H Categorical Data Analysis
CHL 5220H Introduction to Quantitative Research
CHL 5221H Introduction to Qualitative Research
CHL 5222H Analysis of Correlated Data
CHL 5223H Applied Bayesian Methods
CHL 5224H Modern Statistical Genetics
CHL 5225H Advanced Statistical Methods for Clinical Trials
CHL 5226H Mathematical Foundations of Biostatistics
CHL 5227H Introduction to Statistical Methods for Clinical Trials
CHL 5228H Statistical Methods for Genetics and Genomics Research Seminar (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 5250H+ Special Topics in Biostatistics
CHL 5260H0 Doctoral Seminar Series in Biostatistics
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Epidemiology
CHL 5401H Epidemiologic Methods I
CHL 5402H Epidemiologic Methods II
CHL 5403H Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
CHL 5404H Research Methods I
CHL 5405H Health Trends and Surveillance
CHL 5406H Quantitative Methods for Biomedical Research
CHL 5407H Categorical Data Analysis for Epidemiologic Studies
CHL 5408H Research Methods II
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CHL 5409H Cancer Epidemiology
CHL 5410H Occupational Epidemiology
CHL 5411H International Health
CHL 5412H Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control
CHL 5413H Public Health Sanitation
CHL 5415H Communicable Disease Epidemiology II: Practice
CHL 5416H Environmental Epidemiology
CHL 5417H Tobacco and Health: From Cells to Society
CHL 5418H Scientific Overview in Epidemiology
CHL 5419H Empirical Perspectives on Social Organization and Health
CHL 5420H Global Health Research
CHL 5421H Aboriginal Health
CHL 5423H0 Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiology
CHL 5424H Advanced Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology
CHL 5425H Mathematical Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases: An Introduction
CHL 5426H Population Perspectives for Epidemiology
CHL 5427H Fundamentals of Research Ethics
CHL 5430H Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology
JRH 1000H Introduction to Pharmacoepidemiology
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Family and Community Medicine
CHL 5601H Appraising and Applying Evidence to Assist Clinical Decision-Making
CHL 5602H Working with Families in Family Medicine
CHL 5603Y0 Social, Political, and Scientific Issues in Family Medicine
CHL 5604H Human Development Issues for Family Medicine
CHL 5605H Research Issues in Family Medicine/Primary Care
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CHL 5606H Research in Family Medicine/Primary Care Methodological Applications
CHL 5607H Teaching and Learning by the Health Professions: Principles and Theories
CHL 5608H Teaching and Learning by the Health Professions: Practical Issues and Approaches
CHL 5609H Continuing Education in the Health Professions
CHL 5610H Theory and Practice of Behaviour Change in Health Professional Settings
CHL 5611H Continuing Education Planning, Management and Evaluation in the Health Professions
CHL 5612H The Theory and Application of Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Patient-Centred Practice
CHL 5613H Leading Improvement in the Quality of Health Care for Community Populations
CHL 5614H Curriculum Foundations in Health Practitioner Field-Based Education
CHL 5615H Assessment and Evaluation Issues in Health Practitioner Field-Based Education
CHL 5618H Family Medicine and Primary Care in the Global Health Context
CHL 5623H Practical Management Concepts and Cases in Leading Small Health Organizations
CHL 5630Y Wound Prevention and Care
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Global Health
CHL 5700H Global Public Health
CHL 5701H0 Doctoral Seminar, Collaborative Specialization in Global Health
CHL 5702H History of International Health
CHL 5703H Urban Epidemics
CHL 5704H International Human Rights Law and Global Health: The Right to Health in Theory and Practice
CHL 5706H Women and Women's Health in Countries in Conflict
CHL 5707H Health: An Engine for the Journey to Peace
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
Health Promotion
CHL 5801H Health Promotion 121
CHL 5803H Health Promotion 2
CHL 5804H Theories for Health Promotion and Public Health Intervention
CHL 5805H Critical Issues in Health Promotion Practice
CHL 5806H+ Health Promotion Field Research
JXP 5807H Health Communications
CHL 5808H Health-in-All-Policies: Approaches to Achieve a Healthier City
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
Nutrition and Dietetics
CHL 5650H Foundations of Practice I
CHL 5651Y Foundations of Practice II
CHL 5652H Foundations of Practice III
CHL 5653H Community Nutrition
CHL 5654H Nutrition Programs and Strategies
CHL 5655H Nutrition Metabolism for Public Health Nutrition Professionals
NFS 1201H Public Health Nutrition
NFS 1216H Selected Topics in Nutrition
NFS 1218H Recent Advances in Nutritional Sciences I
NFS 1220H Clinical Nutrition
NFS 1484H Advanced Nutrition
Occupational and Environmental Health
CHL 5902H Advanced Occupational Hygiene
CHL 5903H Environmental Health
CHL 5904H Perspectives in Occupational Health and Safety—Legal and Social Context
CHL 5905H Clinical Studies in Occupational Health
CHL 5907H Radiological Health
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CHL 5910H Occupational and Environmental Hygiene I
CHL 5911H Occupational and Environmental Hygiene II
CHL 5912H Industrial Toxicology
CHL 5914H Physical Agents I—Noise
CHL 5915H Control of Occupational Hazards
CHL 5917H Concepts in Safety Management
CHL 5918H Biological Hazards in the Workplace and Community
CHL 5919H Public Health Mycology
Public Health Policy
CHL 5300H Public Health Policy
CHL 5308H Tools and Approaches for Public Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation
CHL 5309H Advanced Analysis of Topical Issues in Public Health Policy
Public Health Sciences
JRH 5124H Public Health Ethics
Social and Behavioural Health Sciences
CHL 5101H Social Theory and Health
CHL 5102H Social and Political Forces in Health
CHL 5105H Social Determinants of Health
CHL 5109H Gender and Health
CHL 5110H Theory and Practice of Program Evaluation
CHL 5111H Qualitative Research Methods
CHL 5112H Community Development in Health
CHL 5113H Migration and Health
CHL 5115H Qualitative Analysis and Interpretation
CHL 5117H A Global Perspective on the Health of Women and Children
CHL 5118H International Health, Human Rights, and Peace-Building
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CHL 5120H Population Health Perspectives on Mental Health and Addictions
CHL 5121H Genomics, Bioethics, and Public Policy
CHL 5122H Advanced Qualitative Research: Framing, Writing, Beyond (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 5123H Issues in the Transdisciplinary Research and the Health of Marginalized Population
CHL 5126H Building Community Resilience
CHL 5127H Social Epidemiology
CHL 5128H Intersectionality, Inequity, and Public Health
CHL 5129H Introduction to Mixed Methods Research for Public Health
CHL 5130H Advanced Methods in Applied Indigenous Health Research
CHL 5150H Data Collection Methods for Research and Evaluation Projects
Practica and Related Courses
CHL 5620Y0 Practicum in Family Community Medicine (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 5621H+ Extension to Practicum in Family Community Medicine (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 5690H0 MScCH Required Practicum (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 5691H0 MScCH Optional Practicum (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 6010Y+ Required MPH Practicum (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 6011H+ Required Practicum Extension (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 6012Y+ Long Extension to Required Practicum (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 6020Y+ Optional MPH Practicum (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 6021H+ Optional Practicum Extension (Credit/No Credit)
CHL 6022Y+ Long Extension to Optional Practicum (Credit/No Credit)
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
Reading Courses and Research Projects
CHL 7001H Directed Reading
CHL 7002H Directed Research
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Special Topics Courses
CHL 8001H Selected Topics in Public Health Issues
CHL 8002H Selected Topics in Public Health: Methods and Approaches to Research and Practice
Collaborative Specialization Courses
Community Development
UCS 1000H Community Development
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