Graduate Studies : Graduate Programs :
Public Health and Social Policy : Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
General
Initial enquiries regarding graduate programs should be addressed to the Program Manager, School of Public Health and Social Policy. Application materials may be obtained from the Graduate Admissions and Records Office website <www.uvic.ca/garo> or the School of Public Health and Social Policy website: <www.uvic.ca/publichealth>.
Applications for admission are first received by the Graduate Admissions and Records Office. This office evaluates each applicant’s transcripts to determine admissibility to the program. After this determination, the application is forwarded to the School of Public Health and Social Policy for consideration by the department’s Admissions Committee.
Applicants are required to indicate whether they are intending to study as a full-time or part-time student and their anticipated area of focus. Students selecting the Public Health Nursing (PHN) area of focus will be required to show evidence of active practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or the equivalent registration for the jurisdiction in which they are undertaking their program. Courses in the PHN area of focus are offered subject to sufficient enrolment. The School will endeavor to select the strongest candidates in each of the four areas of focus. Once admitted to the program students may change their area of focus subject to individual academic advising.
Students enrolled in the Diploma program who want to transfer to the Masters program will be required to meet with the academic adviser and put their request in writing to the Director of the School. Students wanting to move from the Diploma to the Masters program must be in good standing and hold a minimum of a B+ (6.0 GPA) in the Diploma program.
Admission to the Diploma program does not guarantee admission to the MPH program. Students who have successfully completed the Diploma program are eligible to apply for admission to the MPH program. Applications will be competitively assessed within the MPH applicant pool.
Applicants will be required to have completed an undergraduate statistics course with a minimum grade of B. Students may be provisionally accepted into either the Diploma or Master’s in Public Health program with the condition that they complete an undergraduate statistics course (with a minimum grade of B) prior to beginning the program.
Admission to the Graduate Diploma Program
To be eligible for admission, applicants must:
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Have an undergraduate degree with a minimum B+ (6.0) average (75-79%) in the last two years (30 units) leading to the undergraduate degree.
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Have completed an undergraduate statistics course at the second year level or above focusing on data analysis (not research methods) with a grade of B or above, within ten years of program entry date.
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Complete the online application. All required documents (including names and contact information for two references, relevant transcripts, resume/CV and Statement of Intent) should be ready to upload at the time of application.
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Provide references which should come from individuals who can provide a reliable assessment of the applicant's abilities; academic or professional references are acceptable.
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Provide a Statement of Intent that describes why the applicant is seeking a Graduate Diploma in Public Health and how the diploma relates to their experience, goals and career plans.
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Applicants who accept the offer of a seat in the program are required to provide proof of a criminal record check for the jurisdiction in which they will be completing the program prior to the required on site Gateway Orientation in August of the year of admission. Instructions will be included in letters of offer.
Applicants are encouraged to submit whatever other evidence of suitability for admission they feel is relevant (e.g., academic records from non-degree courses).
The Admission Committee assesses an applicant’s ability to successfully complete the Diploma in Public Health program. Application to the Diploma program will be competitively assessed based on four criteria: 1) Grade Point Average; 2) Statement of Intent; 3) Professional Experience and Community Service; and 4) References.
Application Deadline
February 1
Admission to the Master of Public Health Program
To be eligible for admission, applicants must:
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Have an undergraduate degree with a minimum B+ (6.0) average (75-79%) in the last two years (30 units) leading to the undergraduate degree.
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Have completed an undergraduate statistics course at the second year level or above focusing on data analysis (not research methods) with a grade of B or above, within ten years of program entry date.
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Complete the online application. All required documents (including names and contact information for two references, relevant transcripts, resumé/CV and Statement of Intent) should be ready to upload at the time of application.
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Provide references which should come from individuals who can provide a reliable assessment of the applicant’s abilities; academic or professional references are acceptable.
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Provide a Statement of Intent that describes why the applicant is seeking a Master's in Public Health and how the degree relates to their experience, goals and career plans.
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Applicants who accept the offer of a seat in the program are required to provide proof of a criminal record check for the jurisdiction in which they will be completing the program prior to the required on site Gateway Orientation in August of the year of admission. Instructions will be included in letters of offer.
Applicants are encouraged to submit whatever other evidence of suitability for admission they feel is relevant (e.g., academic records from non-degree courses).
The Admissions Committee assesses an applicant’s ability to successfully complete the MPH program. Application to the MPH degree program will be competitively assessed based on four criteria: 1) Grade Point Average; 2) Statement of Intent; 3) Professional Experience and Community Service; and 4) References.
Application Deadline
February 1.
Graduate Courses Prior to Admission
Students not admitted to the MPH degree may be permitted to take up to 3.0 unit of graduate level Public Health and Social Policy courses. The prerequisites are admission to Graduate Studies and approval of the Graduate Adviser.