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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
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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]  
 
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/epidemiology/applying/ here]  
  
'''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
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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/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/checklist application checklist] for required documents:
 
*Refer to [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/checklist application checklist] for required documents:
 
**Completed checklist
 
**Completed checklist
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**Statement of interest
 
**Statement of interest
 
*** The statement of interest should be no more than 2 pages and should address the following questions.:
 
*** 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.
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****What are your post-epidemiology training/career objectives?
 
****What specific knowledge and skills do you hope to acquire during your epidemiology training?
 
****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?
 
****How will this knowledge and these skills enable you to attain your career objectives?
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**Copies of published material
 
**Copies of published material
 
**Two official transcripts
 
**Two official transcripts
**Two [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/checklist/documents 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 2012-2013==
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
*Deadline for receipt of complete application: December 15, 2012
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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].
  
 
[[Category:McGill University|Epidemiology]]
 
[[Category:McGill University|Epidemiology]]
 
[[Category:Epidemiology|McGill]]
 
[[Category:Epidemiology|McGill]]
 
'''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 [http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/grad/resources/financialaid/ here].
 

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.