IX. Graduate Programs

Public Health

Graduate Diploma

This stand-alone diploma consists of four courses, including Research Projects in Public Health, at least two other required courses and one elective course. Students may request a transfer from the Graduate Diploma into the MPH and if accepted, will receive credit for the courses taken (except for the Research Projects in Public Health course). Students interested in this option must apply to the MPH prior to initiating graduation procedures from the Graduate Diploma.

Admission Requirements

Eligible applicants include those with an honours BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or Public Health, or those with a DVM, BScN or MD professional degrees (or equivalents). Students with an honours degree without a biological or health focus will be required to complete the distance education BSc course PATH*3610 Principles of Disease prior to enrolling in the degree program. Candidates should have earned a B+ average in an honours degree or at least a B- average in a professional degree (e.g., BScN, DVM, or MD).

Diploma Requirements

The Graduate Diploma program at the Ontario Veterinary College consists of four courses, including Research Projects in Public Health, at least two required courses, and one elective course.

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