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==Location==
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Purvis Hall (Downtown)<br>
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1020 Pine Avenue West<br>
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Montreal, QC, Canada<br>
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/<br>
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'''Phone:''' 514-398-6258<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 514-398-6258<br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' info.epid@mcgill.ca
 
  
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' graduate.eboh@mcgill.ca
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*M.Sc in Epidemiology  
 
*M.Sc in Epidemiology  
 
**Provides theoretical and practical training in epidemiology
 
**Provides theoretical and practical training in epidemiology
**Students may choose either of two M.Sc pathways: Coursework (24 credits) plus thesis (24 credits); or Coursework (42 credits) plus project (6 credits)  
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***Four streams: two thesis based (Epidemiology and Intensive for Clinicians) and two non-thesis based (Pharmacoepidemiology and Environmental/Occupational Health).
For more information on McGill Epidemiology in general, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/ here]
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**Program requirement: Thesis Course (24 credits) + Required Courses (22 credits) + Complementary Course (2 credits)
 
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***Specific course requirements for each stream can be found [https://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/academic-programs/grad/epidemiology/requirements here]<br>
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: Bachelor’s degree in related area
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*M.Sc Degree: Bachelor’s degree in related area
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/applying/ here]
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*Ph.D: Master's in epidemiology or equivalent
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/applying/ here]  
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====GRE====
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*required for candidates who are health professional graduates from Universities outside Canada or the United States of America
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.0 overall, or at least 3.2/4.0 over last two years of study.
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*Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.0/4/0 overall, or at least 3.2/4.0 over last two years of study.
 
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/applying/#AdmReq here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/applying/#AdmReq here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*[http://www.mcgill.ca/applying/online/ Online application] with $100 application fee
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*[http://www.mcgill.ca/applying/online/ Online application] with $105.8 application fee
*Refer to [http://www.mcgill.ca/files/epi-biostat-occh/EBOHApplicationChecklist200810.pdf application checklist] for required documents:
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*Refer to [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/checklist application checklist] for required documents:
 
**Completed checklist
 
**Completed checklist
 
**CV
 
**CV
 
**Statement of interest
 
**Statement of interest
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*** The statement of interest should be no more than 2 pages and should address the following questions.:
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****What are your post-epidemiology training/career objectives?
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****What specific knowledge and skills do you hope to acquire during your epidemiology training?
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****How will this knowledge and these skills enable you to attain your career objectives?
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****What particular area(s), if any, would you like to study in your course work for the program?
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****What particular area(s), if any,would you like to pursue for your project or thesis topic?
 
**Copies of published material
 
**Copies of published material
 
**Two official transcripts
 
**Two official transcripts
**Two [http://www.mcgill.ca/files/epi-biostat-occh/RefereeEvaluation200809.pdf letters of reference]
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**Two letters of reference from academic professors
 
For specific information regarding the statement of interest, transcripts, and letters of reference, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/applying/#App here].
 
For specific information regarding the statement of interest, transcripts, and letters of reference, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/applying/#App here].
 
*Competency in oral and written English for International students
 
*Competency in oral and written English for International students
 
**TOEFL: a minimum score of 100 on the internet based test, or a score of 600 on the paper based version of the TOEFL test (or 250 on the older computer-based test).
 
**TOEFL: a minimum score of 100 on the internet based test, or a score of 600 on the paper based version of the TOEFL test (or 250 on the older computer-based test).
 
**IELTS: a minimum overall band of 6.5.
 
**IELTS: a minimum overall band of 6.5.
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**Documented proof of quantitative proficiency including good grades in College level differential and integral calculus
  
  
 
Applicants can verify receipt of supporting documents [http://www.mcgill.ca/applying/knowingstatus/ here].
 
Applicants can verify receipt of supporting documents [http://www.mcgill.ca/applying/knowingstatus/ here].
  
==Timeline 09-10==
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
*Deadline for receipt of complete application: February 1
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*Deadline for receipt of complete application: December 15, 2018
 
**Any incomplete applications will not be considered
 
**Any incomplete applications will not be considered
*Acceptance will be notified by Mid-April
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*Acceptance will be notified by April
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/applying/#Deadlines here]
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/academic-programs/grad/epidemiology/applying here]
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==Tuition==
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There is a minimum yearly stipend of $21,000 for Ph.D students up to four years. Masters students will be financed through their supervisor, fellowships, and/or research assistantships.<br>
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The following are based on 30 credits taken across Fall and Winter semesters:
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*M.Sc.
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**For Québec students: $ 4,264.34/year
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**For non-Québec students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents: $ 9,440.54/year
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**For international students: $ 19,454.44/year
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*Ph.D.
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**For Québec students: $ 4,264.34/year
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**For non-Québec students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents: $ 4,264.34/year
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**For international students: $ 17,732.44/year
  
==Financial Aid==
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For information on numerous sources of financial aid, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/student-affairs/financial-resources here].
For information on numerous sources of financial aid, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/resources/financialaid/ here].  
 
  
 
[[Category:McGill University|Epidemiology]]
 
[[Category:McGill University|Epidemiology]]
 
[[Category:Epidemiology|McGill]]
 
[[Category:Epidemiology|McGill]]

Latest revision as of 16:44, 18 November 2018

Location

Purvis Hall (Downtown)
1020 Pine Avenue West
Montreal, QC, Canada

Contacts

Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/

Phone: 514-398-6258

Admissions e-mail: graduate.eboh@mcgill.ca

Program Information

  • M.Sc in Epidemiology
    • Provides theoretical and practical training in epidemiology
      • Four streams: two thesis based (Epidemiology and Intensive for Clinicians) and two non-thesis based (Pharmacoepidemiology and Environmental/Occupational Health).
    • Program requirement: Thesis Course (24 credits) + Required Courses (22 credits) + Complementary Course (2 credits)
      • Specific course requirements for each stream can be found here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • M.Sc Degree: Bachelor’s degree in related area
  • Ph.D: Master's in epidemiology or equivalent

For more information, click here

GRE

  • required for candidates who are health professional graduates from Universities outside Canada or the United States of America

GPA

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.0/4/0 overall, or at least 3.2/4.0 over last two years of study.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online application with $105.8 application fee
  • Refer to application checklist for required documents:
    • Completed checklist
    • CV
    • Statement of interest
      • The statement of interest should be no more than 2 pages and should address the following questions.:
        • What are your post-epidemiology training/career objectives?
        • What specific knowledge and skills do you hope to acquire during your epidemiology training?
        • How will this knowledge and these skills enable you to attain your career objectives?
        • What particular area(s), if any, would you like to study in your course work for the program?
        • What particular area(s), if any,would you like to pursue for your project or thesis topic?
    • Copies of published material
    • Two official transcripts
    • Two letters of reference from academic professors

For specific information regarding the statement of interest, transcripts, and letters of reference, click here.

  • Competency in oral and written English for International students
    • TOEFL: a minimum score of 100 on the internet based test, or a score of 600 on the paper based version of the TOEFL test (or 250 on the older computer-based test).
    • IELTS: a minimum overall band of 6.5.
    • Documented proof of quantitative proficiency including good grades in College level differential and integral calculus


Applicants can verify receipt of supporting documents here.

Timeline 2018-2019

  • Deadline for receipt of complete application: December 15, 2018
    • Any incomplete applications will not be considered
  • Acceptance will be notified by April

For more information, click here

Tuition

There is a minimum yearly stipend of $21,000 for Ph.D students up to four years. Masters students will be financed through their supervisor, fellowships, and/or research assistantships.

The following are based on 30 credits taken across Fall and Winter semesters:

  • M.Sc.
    • For Québec students: $ 4,264.34/year
    • For non-Québec students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents: $ 9,440.54/year
    • For international students: $ 19,454.44/year
  • Ph.D.
    • For Québec students: $ 4,264.34/year
    • For non-Québec students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents: $ 4,264.34/year
    • For international students: $ 17,732.44/year

For information on numerous sources of financial aid, click here.