The Master of Public Health (MPH) will train future public health specialists at the graduate level. The MPH program is tailored to meet the needs of public health professionals, health practitioners and recent post-graduate students with the goal of enhancing their theoretical and applied knowledge through courses and a practicum. The MPH courses complement the core competencies outlined by the Public Health Agency of Canada and include six required courses, four electives, and a practicum. The MPH degree will be delivered to full time students over 12 months and part time students over a maximum of four years leading to a professional degree in public health. Students will also have the option to achieve qualifications as a Certified Public Health Specialist. The MPH builds on the strengths of the Department of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University.

Delivered in an exclusively online format, a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning techniques will be used to guide instruction and evaluate learning. The curriculum is built on the cornerstone of identifying the interdisciplinary elements required to design, implement and effectively manage public health systems. Research methods and biostatistical training essential to public health will provide a foundation in the conduct of research that will enhance evidence based decision making. A unique aspect of our MPH program will be the emphasis on infectious disease and control with courses including Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Epidemiology. Further, a Social Marketing and Health Communication course will facilitate graduates in navigating the complexities of public health administration in today’s technologically driven society. These courses will address the growing need to anticipate, manage and mitigate public health crises.
Graduates of the MPH will be prepared to compete for positions in a variety of public health organizations as well as positioned to take on leadership roles in the health sector