Program Description
The purpose of the programs is to provide a scholarly environment for the health sciences community that will stimulate and enhance learning and expand knowledge by conducting research. Graduates are professional experts or consultants who can advise persons and agencies in other fields.
The School is a participating unit in the biostatistics program (at the master’s level).
Main Areas of Research
The faculty members of the School come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds and interests. The School has an active research program, involving extensive collaborations with other groups. Active areas of research include:
Etiological Epidemiology
Social Epidemiology
Clinical Epidemiology & Health Services Research
September 2025
University of Ottawa
75 Laurier Avenue East,
OTTAWA,
Ontario (ON),
K1N 6N5, Canada
Have one of the following:
An honors bachelor of science degree with specialization with a minimum average of B+.
An honors bachelor of science degree with a major in a discipline relevant to epidemiology (life science or behavioral science) with a minimum average of B+.
A four-year degree in a health profession (medicine, nursing, rehabilitation therapy etc.) with a minimum average of B+.
TOEFL 600 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - individual 7.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 100 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.