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Admissions for Occupational and Public Health (MSc)

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In Canada and globally, aging populations, climate change, infectious diseases, workplace injuries and accidents, and other threats are creating new occupational and public health challenges. Now more than ever, society needs enhanced research and qualified professionals to address these emerging issues through evidence-based solutions in policy and practice. The Master of Science (MSc) in Occupational and Public Health provides advanced learning and research opportunities related to the prevention of workplace injury and illness and the promotion of public health. In the first and only program of its kind in Canada, students gain the knowledge, skills, expertise, and core competencies necessary to shape the future of occupational and public health.

  • Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree in science, applied science, health science, engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
  • As per YSGS policy, a minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study is required. Because space is limited and competition is high, we strongly recommend a minimum GPA of 3.33/4.33 (B+).
  • Completion of at least one statistics course in an undergraduate degree program, with a passing grade of at least B. The statistics course should cover topics such as probability, distributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, sampling distributions, simple linear regression and correlation. Conditional acceptance may be considered on a case-by-case basis for students that have not met this requirement, as long as they complete an approved statistics course prior to starting the program.

Please visit Graduate Studies Application Dates webpage for the upcoming application deadlines.

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  • Two academic letters of reference If you are a working professional in the field and completed your undergraduate degree more than five years ago, you may substitute one professional reference for an academic reference.
  • Statement of interest
    Your statement of 500 to 1,000 words should address the following:
    • How your previous studies, background and experience have prepared you for this program.
    • Your career objectives and aspirations and how this degree program relates to them.
    • For those applying to the Thesis Option, your master’s thesis research interest(s) and up to three potential faculty supervisors from the School of Occupational and Public Health.
  • Resume/CV
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (where applicable) 
Required Documents