Applications for the September 2027 intake will open in October 2026. The application cycle remains open until January 30, 2027. All supporting documentation, including references, must be submitted by the application deadline.

No. The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is not eligible for OSAP or other provincial student financial assistance programs. As a course-based professional master’s program, internal scholarships and bursaries are not available. Students typically finance their studies through personal savings, family support, or private loans and lines of credit.

A small number of internal scholarships are available to incoming MPH students and are awarded on a competitive basis upon admission.

Admission interviews may be conducted with international students as part of the selection process to assess language skills.

No. The MPH Program takes a holistic approach to admissions. While you must meet Western University’s minimum graduate admission requirement of 70% over your final two years of study, admission decisions are based on a combination of academic performance, relevant experience, references, and your statement of interest.

No. There are no specific prerequisite courses required for admission. However, you’re strongly encouraged to have completed at least one undergraduate statistics course, as it provides valuable preparation for the Epidemiology and Biostatistics curriculum.

No. You may apply while completing your final year of undergraduate study. Official transcripts are only required if you receive and accept an offer of admission. All degree requirements must be completed before beginning the program.

Two letters of reference are required. At least one reference must be academic and submitted by an individual who has assessed your academic work and can comment on your ability to succeed in graduate studies. The second reference should be a professional reference. If this isn’t possible or available, a second academic reference is acceptable.

The MPH Program intentionally maintains a small cohort to support its collaborative, case-based learning model. Cohort size may vary slightly from year to year and is generally around 60 students.

The application fee is established by Western University’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and is paid at the time of application submission. Please refer to the SGPS ‘How to Apply’ page for current fee information.

You may be exempt from English proficiency testing if you’ve completed at least two years of full-time university study in an approved English-speaking country (e.g., Canada, the US, UK, Australia, Nigeria, etc.). Medium-of-instruction letters are not accepted in place of an approved English language proficiency test.

No. The MPH Program does not accept evaluations from WES in place of academic transcripts. You should upload scanned copies of your transcripts when applying. If an offer of admission is made and accepted, official transcripts will be required directly from the issuing institution.

The tuition and fee schedule for the 2027–2028 academic year will be published by Western University in advance of the application cycle. For planning purposes, current tuition information is available on the MPH Program website and Western’s tuition and fee schedules.

The total cost (including all ancillary fees) for Western’s MPH program is:

• Approximately $39,100 CAD for domestic students (Approx. 2026/27 fees listed)
• Approximately $64,800 CAD for international students (Approx. 2026/27 fees listed)

First-round admission offers will be notified via the application portal and email. Declined and waitlist applicants will be notified by email.

Yes. The MPH Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and is also accredited in Ontario. CEPH accreditation allows graduates to sit the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) certification examination in the United States.

The MPH Program is a full-time, intensive academic program. You are expected to attend classes and team-learning activities during regular business hours and should carefully consider the demands of outside employment. While some students choose to work part-time, many find it challenging to balance employment with the program’s workload.

Yes. The MPH Program is delivered in person and on a full-time basis. The program’s case-based learning approach requires active participation, collaboration, and engagement with classmates and faculty throughout the academic year.