Public Health – Accelerate Into Master’s

Program Overview

This unique dual degree program in public health combines a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) and Master of Public Health (MPH) in five years. The BPH emphasizes disease prevention and health promotion, while the MPH focuses on core competencies in population health, biostatistics, and policy-making. The MPH is delivered online and includes a 32-week practicum. Graduates are prepared for careers in health policy, public health management, and other health-related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Overview:

The dual degree program in public health is unique in Canada, combining the Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees, allowing for the completion of two degrees within five years.

• The BPH degree emphasizes disease prevention, health policy, promotion and administration, as well as evidence-based program analytics.
• The MPH program focuses on core competencies in population epidemiology, biostatistics, infection control, emergency preparedness, Indigenous health, health equity, social marketing and communications, and policy-making.

Outline:

Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

• The BPH program has both co-op and non-co-op options and focuses on the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, environmental and spiritual dimensions of health.
• Coursework includes topics such as health of Canadian society, gerontology, mental health, promotion and administration, quality improvement, epidemiology and biostatistics.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

• The MPH program is delivered completely online and focuses on core competencies in population epidemiology, biostatistics, infection control, emergency preparedness, Indigenous health, health equity, social marketing and communications, and policy-making.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Health policy and promotion
• Public health management
• Health systems analyst
• Healthcare counsellor
• Research coordinator