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PGDip in DESS en santé publique

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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Université de Montréal offers PGDip in DESS en santé publique, a postgraduate diploma in Public Health programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Public Health
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This 30-credit Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées (DESS) in public health builds competencies in health-environment surveillance and in health protection and promotion, drawing applicants from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds such as psychology, communication, chemistry, political science, and sociology. The programme is offered full-time or part-time, with daytime classes on the Montreal campus; the minimum full-time duration is two semesters. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Applicants whose prior education was not entirely in French must demonstrate French proficiency through an approved test, with a minimum average of C1 in oral and written comprehension and at least the lower range of B2 in written expression. Intake is offered in the Fall term.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree from any discipline; the programme welcomes graduates from fields such as psychology, communication, chemistry, political science, and sociology. Applicants whose prior schooling was not entirely in French must submit results from an approved French-language test, achieving a minimum average of C1 in oral and written comprehension and at least the lower range of B2 in written expression.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Université de Montréal

“Fide Splendet et Scientia”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en santé publique award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Public Health on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en santé publique take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en santé publique cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

Can PGDip in DESS en santé publique be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Montréal.

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