Master of Science (M.Sc.) Epidemiology (Thesis) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,159 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Epidemiology (Thesis) offered by the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes engaging and research-oriented learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in original thinking, collaboration, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: epidemiology, population health, prevention, health policy, health inequalities, disease surveillance, pharmaco-epidemiology.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Epidemiology (Thesis) offered by the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes engaging and research-oriented learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in original thinking, collaboration, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: epidemiology, population health, prevention, health policy, health inequalities, disease surveillance, pharmaco-epidemiology.

Admission Requirements

3+
100+
6.5+
  • Applicants to the M.Sc. Epidemiology programs must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related area.
  • The M.Sc. Epidemiology programs require substantial quantitative skills. The Admission Committees for these programs will look for proof of quantitative proficiency such as good grades in undergraduate-level courses in differential or integral calculus or in statistics. Although the GRE is not required, GRE results with a strong score (160+) in the Quantitative score may strengthen your application.
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.0/4.0 overall or at least 3.2/4.0 over the last two years of study, based on GPA calculations done by the University. Most of our successful applicants have grade point averages well above these minimum requirements.
  • Proof of competency in oral and written English (if applicable).

01 Dec 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
10,159 CAD

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