MPH in Public Health

Please upload your current CV during the application process.

Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university by the time of entry in September. The MPH program accepts students from a variety of academic backgrounds (e.g., science, social science, business, etc.); there is no restriction/preference on the subject matter of the undergraduate degree. In addition, approved professional degrees are accepted (e.g., Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Nutrition, Rehabilitation Sciences, Pharmacy or Social Work – BSW or MSW).

At the application stage, applicants must provide a digital copy of transcripts (to date) from all post-secondary institutions attended that demonstrate the completion of (or near completion of) a 4-year bachelor’s degree, from an accredited university.

Two confidential academic letters of recommendation from instructors or research supervisors most familiar with your academic work are required. Only two references will be accepted; if you upload more than two, the additional references will be dismissed and will not be reviewed.

An original written Personal Statement must be included (maximum 750 words). This should provide the reviewers with an understanding of: 1) How your previous academic, work, and life experiences have shaped your decisions to pursue training in public health 2) How you anticipate using the skills and knowledge from this program in your future career 3) What you would bring to the program, such as prior experience in a field related to public health 4) How McMaster’s MPH Program is uniquely suited to your interests and future goals 5) How you perceive yourself contributing to the work of colleagues and/or fellow students, being a team player and a leader