McGill Epidemiology

Contacts

Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/
Phone: 514-398-6258
Admissions e-mail: info.epid@mcgill.ca

Program Information

• M.Sc 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)

For more information on McGill Epidemiology in general, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in related area

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Note: As of October 2012, McGill’s formerly paper-based graduate application process has been replaced with a more convenient electronic version. For detailed instructions on how to apply and how to upload required supporting documents in the new version, please see: http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare

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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Supporting Documents

• Online application with $100 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

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• 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.

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Timeline 2010-2011

• Deadline for receipt of complete application: December 15, 2012
  • Any incomplete applications will not be considered
• Acceptance will be notified by Mid-April

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Financial Aid

McGill sources

McGill Major Fellowships: MSc and PhD students currently registered are eligible to apply. Tenure of Major fellowships is restricted to students registered full-time in the 2nd year of a Master's programme, or through to the PhD year 5. Notice of applications and deadlines will be available in October - see the McGill Fellowships and Award Calendar for further information.

Differential Fee Waiver: MSc and PhD students currently registered full-time are eligible to apply.

Please note: MSc and PhD students currently registered must apply to an outside granting agency in order to be eligible McGill awards. The deadlines for these agencies vary, but are typically in the Fall. Diploma students are not eligible for McGill awards.

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