The mission of the MScPH program is to train outstanding public health professionals by offering a rigorous academic program in methods, research, and practice. 

Graduates of the program will serve as public health practitioners, research professionals, and educators, and will possess the competencies and professionalism to carry out broad public health functions in local, provincial, national, and international public and private settings.

McGill has an international reputation for excellence in university education. 

Their graduates are known for their strong methodological skills. They work in government, in the private sector, in NGOs and in not-for-profits.

The courses educate students in the core competencies for population and public health practice and research. 

This methodologically strong, two-year program includes training in:

• Epidemiological methods
• Data analysis and statistical methods
• Program planning and evaluation
• Research design
• And more…

Students gain valuable experience through the required 14-week (minimum) placement in a local, national or international practice or research setting. The department works closely with students to secure practicum funding.

While the language of instruction is English, some practicum placement sites in Quebec require a working knowledge of French. The language for placement sites outside of Quebec is generally English.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Letters Of Reference
• Personal Statement
• Quantitative Training Document

• A Bachelor's degree in a related area: Basic sciences, health sciences, engineering, social sciences (such as sociology, economics, political science), and the health professions.
• Substantial quantitative skills: The admissions committee will look for proof of quantitative proficiency, grades B+ or above in at least two undergraduate-level courses in differential or integral calculus, or in other university-level mathematics or statistics courses.
• A CGPA of 3.0/4.0, or a minimum of 3.2/4.0 over the last two years of study.