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University of Alberta Calendar 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The Degree of MSc in Public Health in Health Policy Research (thesis-based) [Graduate]


Program Requirements


Students must complete the following:

1. Required courses (★12):


2. Elective courses:


  • (★6) of graduate-level courses approved by the student’s Supervisor.

3. Thesis:


Successfully complete and defend a thesis on a research topic in the area, defined in consultation with the student’s supervisory committee. The scope and quality of the thesis should be appropriate to form the basis for a refereed journal publication.

Students are required to present the results of their thesis at a student seminar prior to the defense.

Residence Requirement


The minimum period of residence is one academic year of full-time registration at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program


The time required to complete the program will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken. The maximum time permitted for completion of the program is four years (part- or full-time) from the date of first registration.