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)

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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, 2010
  • Any incomplete applications will not be considered
• Acceptance will be notified by Mid-April

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Financial Aid

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