MPH in Public Health

Eligible applicants include those with BSc (Honours) in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Public Health, or those with a DVM, BScN or MD professional degree (or equivalents). Students who currently hold an honours degree without a biological or health focus will be required to complete the distance education B

All post-secondary transcripts Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions (including transcript/grading legends) in English. If you have taken non-degree courses at another university or were an exchange student at another university, you must declare these in your OUAC application and provide an unofficial copy of the transcript(s) and their respective grading scales. Official transcripts are only required if you are provided with an offer of admission. World Education Services (WES) credential evaluations are not accepted. University of Guelph graduates can upload an unofficial transcript. This can be a screen capture of your unofficial transcript from your WebAdvisor account.

Two letters of reference Both academic and professional letters of reference are acceptable, although it is strongly advised that at least one academic letter of reference is provided. Referees should expand on the ratings provided in the required Office of Graduate Studies form and discuss your academic suitability, likelihood of success in a graduate program, and your interest in public health. Referees must submit their response directly to the applicant’s online application using the electronic link provided. If a referee has issues with accessing the electronic link/submitting the assessment, they should reach out to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at gradapps@uoguelph.ca. Please use the Referee Request GryphForm (Add/Change/Delete Referee) link to make any revisions to your referees. Please note: your application will not be considered ‘complete’ until ALL requested WebAdvisor documents have been received. If you list a third referee and only need two, your third referee will need to be removed, or their assessment received, for your application to be deemed complete.

Describes previous experience, but focuses on previous public health exposure and interactions

Explains your background and interest in both this professional degree program and a career in public health. If you would like to combine your MPH with the IDS specialization, please indicate this in your application. Provide your experience in international development and a justification as to why the IDS specialization is for you. One page maximum, 12 pt. font, single-spaced, 1 inch margin.