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The Master of Public Health (MPH) is delivered online and can be completed at either full-time or part-time status. Full-time students typically complete the program in 2 years while part-time students typically take 3 to 4 years.

Before you begin your application, please review the general admission requirements for graduate studies at the ̽��ϵ��.

Admission requirements

To be eligible to apply to the MPH program, you must:

• have an undergraduate degree with a minimum B+ (6.0) average (77–79 per cent) in the last 2 years (30.0 units or 60.0 credits) of study
  • applicants with degrees from outside Canada should consult the list of minimums from other countries to determine if their GPA meets this requirement
• have completed an undergraduate statistics course and achieved a minimum grade of B within 10 years of the program entry date
  • note: you may apply and be provisionally accepted into the program on the condition that you complete an undergraduate statistics course (minimum grade of B) by August 31 of the year of admission

Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:

• grade point average (GPA)
• assessment reports/references
• letter of intent
• professional/volunteer experience and community service

Required documents

Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about submitting documents.

In addition to the documents outlined here, you have the option of submitting other documents that provide evidence of suitability (e.g., a writing sample). 

Assessment reports & references

Either assessment reports or letters of reference are required from a minimum of 2 academic or professional referees who are familiar with your work. At least 1 academic reference should be provided. Professional references can include a supervisor of your professional or volunteer work and should not be a peer or colleague. Family members and close friends should not be used as referees.

When you submit your application, you will be asked to enter your referee's information, including their names and email addresses. This will automatically send an invitation directly to your referee, asking for their reference to be sent directly to Graduate Admissions. Your referees will have the option to complete an assessment report through the application portal, upload a pre-written letter of reference or provide both.

Please contact your referees before entering their information to confirm their willingness to provide you with an assessment. It is up to you to remind your referees to submit their references by the deadline—they will not receive a reminder from UVic.

Transcripts

We require copies of unofficial transcripts from each institution you’ve previously attended. Unofficial transcripts include:

• photocopies which have not been endorsed as true copies by the issuing institution
• transcripts which have been opened or which arrive without a sealed envelope
• transcripts which have not been endorsed by the issuing institution
• transcripts received electronically from the student (including screenshots)

Please also include with your application a list of any courses that are currently in progress (or for which you’re registered in the future) and their credit weight.

Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about submitting transcripts.

Letter of intent

Your letter of intent is an opportunity to show us how you stand out among other applicants. Please make sure the letter covers the following points:

• your program choice
• your preferred area of focus
• your purpose for seeking a Master of Public Health degree
• how the degree relates to your experience, future goals and career plans
• whether you are applying for full-time or part-time studies

Letters must not exceed 2 pages in length, double-spaced with standard 12-point font and 1-inch margins.

Resume/curriculum vitae (CV)

Your resume/CV should include relevant information under these headings:

• education (previous degrees and credentials)
• professional positions and leadership activities (e.g., jobs, community volunteer positions, service/administrative activities, training activities, etc.)
• fellowships, honours and awards
  • please indicate any monetary value received
• presentations and publications (academic and non-academic)
• other scholarly or professional activities (e.g., relationship/partnership building, capacity-building efforts, unpublished reports)

Your resume/CV must not exceed 4 pages in length double-spaced (standard 12-point font and 1-inch margins).

Proof of English language proficiency

If your first language is not English, and you have not lived in a designated English-speaking country for 3 years or more immediately prior to the entry point applied for, you must provide proof of English language proficiency.

Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about demonstrating English language proficiency.

If you hold a recognized degree from a designated English-speaking country, you are exempt from this requirement.

Apply online

Before applying:

• follow the steps in the application wizard to determine your application type
• check out the requirements and deadlines that apply to you
• make sure you have all your supporting documents ready
• determine if you need to provide proof of English proficiency

When you are ready, you can apply through My UVic application. Once you’ve completed your application, you will be able to track its progress through all stages of the review process and see when a decision has been made.

Need help?

If you have any questions about the program and application requirements, contact the Public Health and Social Policy admissions and academic adviser.

Questions about general admissions process for graduate studies at UVic should be directed to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.