Public Health Sciences - Master of Public Health with Specialization in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 1.3 yearsDuration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Health SciencesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Master of Public Health with Specialization in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)Awards
- $33,887Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Telephone 613-533-6000 Ext. 76593 (M.Sc. and Ph.D.
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Programs) 613-533-6000 Ext. 32234 (M.P.H. Program) Web address https://phs.queensu.ca/ Mission of the Department Established in 1968 (originally named the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology), the vision of the Department of Public Health Sciences is to improve population health, health outcomes and health equity at local, national and global levels. The mission is to advance the health of communities through rigorous research, exceptional education, and collaborative partnerships. The Department’s guiding values are: rigour, impact, collaboration, student-focus and equity. The Department offers a thesis-based Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Public Health Sciences (Field of Study: Epidemiology), a non-thesis based M.Sc. degree in Public Health Sciences (Specialization in Biostatistics, Collaborative with Department of Mathematics and Statistics), a professional Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in Public Health Sciences, with the option of specializing in Epidemiology or Biostatistics. The Department also contributes to education in the undergraduate medical curriculum as well as the undergraduate curriculum in Life Sciences and Biochemistry and the Bachelor of Health Sciences program. Purpose of the M.Sc. Program (Field of Study: Epidemiology) Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events in populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems. The purpose of the M.Sc. program is to provide the common methodological foundation to conduct research across diverse health-related areas. The Department offers a 24-month, full-time, in-person research-based M. ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: Public Health Sciences - Master of Public Health with Specialization in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) The MPH with Specialization in IPAC (IPAC Specialization) is an embedded training opportunity within the MPH. To complete the MPH with Specialization in IPAC, students must complete six mandatory MPH courses and three mandatory IPAC courses EPID851, EPID852 and EPID853. 400-hour IPAC-specific practicum placement in a supervised setting The IPAC Specialization option is available to students in either the 16-month or the Accelerated 12-month MPH program || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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- Academic transcripts
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- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$33,887 CAD / year≈ $24,917 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFinancial assistance as published for this program: Ph.D. candidates accepted into the program will be guaranteed a minimum of $25,000 per year for four years of a student’s program, provided the student remains in good standing. The Department guarantees a minimum of one teaching assistant position per year for which the student must apply, and which is included in the minimum funding package. The amount may be higher based on available external and internal awards. Funding is provided for all first- and second-year full-time M.Sc. students with a current guaranteed minimum of $12,000 per year for M.Sc. Field of Study Epidemiology, and $10,000 per year for M.Sc. Specialization in Biostatistics. Qualified candidates will be automatically nominated for internal Queen's Fellowship and Graduate Awards. Students who are eligible are required to apply for Ontario Graduate Scholarships and encouraged to apply for other major awards available through national, provincial, or private funding bodies. There is no funding for students in the professional M.P.H. program, although some of the practicums offered for the summer term may provide funding. Each year there is a limited number of teaching assistantships. Positions are usually posted in... SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines occurring early in the new year; Queen's directs applicants to the individual degree-program website for that program's deadline, and most acceptances are made in March…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Public Health Sciences - Master of Public Health with Specialization in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) cost?
CAD 33,887 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
1.3 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: Public Health Sciences - Master of Public Health with Specialization in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) The MPH with Specialization in IPAC (IPAC Specialization) is an embedded training opportunity within the MPH. To complete the MPH with Specialization in IPAC, students must complete six mandatory MPH courses and three mandatory IPAC courses EPID851, EPID852 and EPID853. 400-hour IPAC-specific practicum placement in a supervised setting The IPAC Specialization option is available to students in either the 16-month or the Accelerated 12-month MPH program || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Financial assistance as published for this program: Ph.D. candidates accepted into the program will be guaranteed a minimum of $25,000 per year for four years of a student’s program, provided the student remains in good standing. The Department guarantees a minimum of one teaching assistant position per year for which the student must apply, and which is included in the minimum funding package. The amount may be higher based on available external and internal awards. Funding is provided for all first- and second-year full-time M.Sc. students with a current guaranteed minimum of $12,000 per year for M.Sc. Field of Study Epidemiology, and $10,000 per year for M.Sc. Specialization in Biostatistics. Qualified candidates will be automatically nominated for internal Queen's Fellowship and Graduate Awards. Students who are eligible are required to apply for Ontario Graduate Scholarships and encouraged to apply for other major awards available through national, provincial, or private funding bodies. There is no funding for students in the professional M.P.H. program, although some of the practicums offered for the summer term may provide funding. Each year there is a limited number of teaching assistantships. Positions are usually posted in... Source View scholarship page
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