Program Overview

Public health education at Queen’s puts the spotlight on what works in public health.

The Queen’s University Master of Public Health is a professional, course-based degree that educates, equips and inspires students to take Evidence-Informed Action for Public Health.

The degree is 16 consecutive months in duration, attracting applicants from a range of disciplines.

A 12-month accelerated program is available for candidates with at least two years of cumulative paid work experience in health care, public health or a related field.

Opportunities

We support students on their path of continuing professional development. Our graduates hold positions as health planners, research analysts, health promoters, evaluators and project managers in health units, government agencies, hospitals, community organizations and research institutes across the country and beyond.

Method of Completion

The 16 month MPH is comprised of 9 courses (6 mandatory cores and 3 elective), a 400 hour practicum placement, and 36 hours of public health skills workshops.

Career paths - employment opportunities

Our graduates work in various roles and settings in the public health community. Examples of alumni employment include:

• Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Public Health Practice Analyst
• Public Health Agency of Canada - Biosafety Officer
• Public Health Ontario - Program Coordinator, Research Associate, Infection Control Consultant
• Cancer Care Ontario - Analyst, Policy and Guidelines
• Local Health Integration Networks - Health Planner, Outreach Officer, Quality Improvement and Implementation Facilitator
• Public Health Units - Program Manager, Health Equity Coordinator, Health Promoter
• Community Health Centres - Health Educator, Health Planner