Public Health

Master of Public Health (MPH)



Meet Morgan Anderson, Master’s student in Public Health

“You truly feel like you're part of something bigger where you're making a difference here in the program, but also together in the world. This program is a truly uplifting and wonderful place to learn.”

Why did you come to Western for your graduate degree?
I chose Western MPH because of its course based and team based learning approach. I wanted a program that gave me real world experience working on a public health team while also building leadership, ethics, and community engagement skills. Western also offers a wide variety of courses within the MPH program which creates a very well rounded understanding of public health and helps students see how different areas work together. The collaborative environment, the practical learning, and the strong academic foundation made Western the perfect fit for my graduate education.

Where’s your favourite place on campus to study?
My favourite place to study is The Wave. It is a comfortable and relaxed space where I can grab a coffee, enjoy snacks, and get my work done. There is a strong sense of community in the UCC, and the environment at The Wave makes studying enjoyable and low pressure.

What is your “dream” career?
My dream career is to work in Policy, where I can contribute to meaningful, equity driven public health initiatives and improve systems that impact community well being.

What are you most passionate about?
I am passionate about making a positive impact in community and public health. I care about equity, advocacy, and ensuring that people who want to be heard are included in health decision making.

Program Websites


Program Contact

Program Coordinator (publichealth@schulich.uwo.ca)

Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
The Western Centre for Public Health and Family Medicine, 4th Floor
London, Ontario N6G 2M1

t. 519.661.2111 x86279
f. 519-661-2004

The Master of Public Health Program features real public health issues as the foundation of students' learning, immersing participants in some of the most significant and complex public health crises that our country and globe have experienced. Our MPH Program offers a unique intersection between leadership, policy and sustainability. During this 12-month, case-based/experiential learning Program, students will have the opportunity to apply their previous work and health-related experience to discuss a wide-range of views and practices while gaining the knowledge and skills to lead in an ever-changing and increasingly challenging public health landscape.

The case method of learning is not about the traditional lecture-style classroom setting: it is about the student being an active part of the learning experience; that means learning by doing. It introduces complex and often ambiguous real-world scenarios into the classroom, forcing students to think and make decisions often with incomplete and inaccurate data. This prepares graduates for the dynamic conditions they'll encounter in their careers.

Special features of the MPH Program include:

  • 12-week practicum
  • Small cohort with no more than 60 students
  • Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
  • Faculty members from Health Science, Science, and Social Science

Program Length

  • 3 Terms

Program Design

  • Full-time study
  • Course-based

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee schedules (per term) are posted on the Office of the Registrar's website at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html

Graduate Student Affordability Calculator

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Admission Requirements

The MPH Program will admit professionals who desire advancement in their knowledge in public health and/or who are preparing for leadership roles within public health. We accept students from a variety of backgrounds; we will strive for maximum diversity in the cohort of students.

Both education and experience are important eligibility criteria. Competitive applications will include:

  • A four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum 70 per cent (Canadian equivalent) over the last two years of study.
  • Demonstrated public health experience (work, volunteer, etc.)
  • Demonstrated English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS) if you have not studied at the post-secondary level for at least two years in an English-speaking country (Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and Nigeria). See below for details.
  • Recommended: successfully completed undergraduate statistics course with a minimum 70 per cent (Canadian equivalency) within the last five years.
Additionally, international students must meet English language fluency requirements as outlined below.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language by a satisfactory achievement within the last two years in one of the following:

Students who are required to present evidence of proficiency in English must make their own arrangements to write the TOEFL, IELTS, or CAEL and to have the official results sent directly to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by the testing agency. Those graduates from Level 10 of the Fanshawe College ESL Program must provide official proof of graduation.

Application Deadline

Domestic & International Students

  • January 30
Acceptance notification begins in April and continues until August.