ip target image
You are currently browsing our site with content tailored to students in your country

Master of Public Health in General Public Health

Canada

2,986

537

What will I learn?

The School of Public Health offers a course-based degree of Master of Public Health (MPH) with several specializations.

  • Applied Biostatistics
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Food Safety
  • Global Health
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Health Promotion

All Master of Public Health students must complete the following:

Core Courses (24):

SPH 530 - This is Public Health
SPH 535 - Using and Creating Evidence in Public Health Practice
SPH 536 - Engagement for Public Health Action
SPH 541 - Leadership and Professional Practice I
SPH 546 - Leadership and Professional Practice II
SPH 547 - Leadership and Professional Practice III and Capping Project
SPH 598 - Field Practicum

Note:

Students must also declare a Specialization and complete the Specialization and Elective courses.

Length of Program

The minimum time to complete the Master of Public Health degree is 20 months. The maximum time permitted for completion of the program is six years (part- or full-time) from the date of first registration.

Majors

  • Health Policy and Management
  • Health Promotion
  • Applied Biostatistics
View 4 more

Which department am I in?

School of Public Health

Study options

Full Time (20 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,378) per year
Standard Fee - Thesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874, Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course; Non-Standard fee - CAN $13,311.10 (Annual fee)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Alberta

North Campus,

116 Street and 85 Avenue,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent in a relevant field from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale over the last 60; at least one year of relevant experience is required.

English Language Requirement:

PTE Academic score of 61; a minimum acceptable TOEFL score of 92 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (Internet-based) or equivalent; or a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6 on each test band on the IELTS.

The application period for Fall admission is from October 1 to December 15.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

ADD TO MY FAVOURITES

About University of Alberta

One of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta has an international reputation for academic excellence.

  • Top 100 university globally (QS, 2025)
  • 18 faculties, offering more than 200 undergraduate programs
  • Students from over 157 countries
  • 6th in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Get in touch