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==Location==
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Department of Community Health and Epidemiology<br>
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Centre for Clinical Research <br>
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5790 University Avenue <br>
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Dalhousie University<br>
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Halifax, NS B3H 1V7 <br>
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://che.medicine.dal.ca/<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://che.medicine.dal.ca/<br>
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'''Phone:''' (902) 494-3860
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'''Phone:''' 902-494-3575
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' chegrad@dal.ca
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' chegrad@dal.ca
  
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*MSc in Community Health and Epidemiology
 
*MSc in Community Health and Epidemiology
 
**Length: 2 years for full-time students and 4 years for part-time students
 
**Length: 2 years for full-time students and 4 years for part-time students
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**Must complete 8 courses and a thesis to graduate  
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**Must complete 5 core courses, 9 credit hours of elective courses, thesis, and participate in a professional development seminar series to graduate  
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For more information, click [http://che.medicine.dal.ca/ProspectiveStudents.htm here]
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For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/graduate/community-health-epidemiology/program-details/master-program.html here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum average of 3.3  
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*M.Sc.: 3.3  
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For more information, click [http://che.medicine.dal.ca/ProspectiveStudents.htm here "Admissions Requirements"]
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*Ph.D.: 3.7
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For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/graduate/community-health-epidemiology/admissions/admission-requirements.html here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*CV
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*Master's
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*One letter of reference regarding professional experience (+two academic references required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies)
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**Application fee of $115
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*Transcripts
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**2 official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
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**Evidence of a recent course in basic statistics (ie within the last two years)
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**Reference letters: 2 academic and 1 professional (if applicable)
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*Statement of professional interests and career objectives related to the program (1 page)
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**CV
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*$70 application fee
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**Statement of interest
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**Evidence of a recent course in basic statistics (within the last two years)
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*Doctoral
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**Application fee of $100
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**3 academic reference letters
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**2 official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
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**CV
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**One-page outline of the proposed doctoral research
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**One-page statement of research experience to date, professional interests and career objectives
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**Example of written work (e.g. a published paper or research report)
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**One-page statement outlining how you intend to fund your PhD study
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**Letter from an identified PhD supervisor describing what communication she or he has had with you and how he or she plans to mentor and support your doctoral research
 
*Proof of English proficiency (if applicable):
 
*Proof of English proficiency (if applicable):
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**TOEFL:
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**View the required scores [https://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/graduate/community-health-epidemiology/admissions/admission-requirements.html here]
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***iBT: 100
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For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/graduate/community-health-epidemiology/admissions/how-to-apply.html here]
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***PBT: 600
 
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**IELTS: 7.5
 
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For more information, click [http://che.medicine.dal.ca/Application_Information.htm here]
 
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Preferences are given to students who have:
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*Preferences are given to students who have two of the following:
 
**Work experience in a field related to community health
 
**Work experience in a field related to community health
 
**A demonstrated academic or research record
 
**A demonstrated academic or research record
 
**Training in a health profession
 
**Training in a health profession
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For more information, click [http://che.medicine.dal.ca/ProspectiveStudents.htm here] and [http://che.medicine.dal.ca/ProspectiveStudents.htm here]
 
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*For Canadian applicants aiming September admissions
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*Master's
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**Application deadline for scholarship consideration: November 1
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**October 15 (for start in September of next year) is the deadline for completed applications for those who wish to be considered for Dal scholarships or for external funding
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**Application deadline: January 31
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**January 31 (for September start) is the deadline for completed applications
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For more information, click [http://che.medicine.dal.ca/Application_Information.htm here "Deadline"]
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*Ph.D.
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**September 1 (for start in September of next year) id the deadline for completed applications from those who wish to apply for scholarships
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**December 1 (for start in September of next year) is the deadline for completed applications
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For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/graduate/community-health-epidemiology/program-details/master-program.html here]
  
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==Tuition 2011-2012==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*Annual tuition fee for Canadian student (most recent data):  
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*Annual tuition fee for Canadian students:  
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**Full time: $7,473
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**Master's: $9,963.00
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**Part time: $2,491
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**Doctoral: $9,606.00
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For more information on tuition, visit [http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/admissions/2011-2012%20Grad%20Program%20fee%20Schedule.pdf here] <br>
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*International students are expected to pay a "differential fee" (in addition to the tuition) which is determined by the university.
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For information about funding, click [http://dalgrad.dal.ca/prospectivestudents/funding/ here]  
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For more information on tuition, click [https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/admissions/2018-19%20Grad%20Programme.pdf here] <br>
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For information about funding, click [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/funding.html here]
  
 
[[Category: Dalhousie University|Public Health]]
 
[[Category: Dalhousie University|Public Health]]
 
[[Category: Epidemiology|Dalhousie]]
 
[[Category: Epidemiology|Dalhousie]]
 
[[Category: Public Health|Dalhousie]]
 
[[Category: Public Health|Dalhousie]]

Latest revision as of 23:01, 11 March 2019

Location

Department of Community Health and Epidemiology
Centre for Clinical Research
5790 University Avenue
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 1V7

Contacts

Website: http://che.medicine.dal.ca/
Phone: 902-494-3575 Admissions e-mail: chegrad@dal.ca

Program Information

  • MSc in Community Health and Epidemiology
    • Length: 2 years for full-time students and 4 years for part-time students
    • Must complete 5 core courses, 9 credit hours of elective courses, thesis, and participate in a professional development seminar series to graduate

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: honours baccalaureate degree
  • Demonstration of basic quantitative skills (linear algebra and basic statistics)

For more information, click here (page 107)

GPA

  • M.Sc.: 3.3
  • Ph.D.: 3.7

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Master's
    • Application fee of $115
    • 2 official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
    • Reference letters: 2 academic and 1 professional (if applicable)
    • CV
    • Statement of interest
    • Evidence of a recent course in basic statistics (within the last two years)
  • Doctoral
    • Application fee of $100
    • 3 academic reference letters
    • 2 official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
    • CV
    • One-page outline of the proposed doctoral research
    • One-page statement of research experience to date, professional interests and career objectives
    • Example of written work (e.g. a published paper or research report)
    • One-page statement outlining how you intend to fund your PhD study
    • Letter from an identified PhD supervisor describing what communication she or he has had with you and how he or she plans to mentor and support your doctoral research
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable):
    • View the required scores here

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Preferences are given to students who have two of the following:
    • Work experience in a field related to community health
    • A demonstrated academic or research record
    • Training in a health profession

Timeline

  • Master's
    • October 15 (for start in September of next year) is the deadline for completed applications for those who wish to be considered for Dal scholarships or for external funding
    • January 31 (for September start) is the deadline for completed applications
  • Ph.D.
    • September 1 (for start in September of next year) id the deadline for completed applications from those who wish to apply for scholarships
    • December 1 (for start in September of next year) is the deadline for completed applications

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • Annual tuition fee for Canadian students:
    • Master's: $9,963.00
    • Doctoral: $9,606.00
  • International students are expected to pay a "differential fee" (in addition to the tuition) which is determined by the university.

For more information on tuition, click here
For information about funding, click here

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