Offered by University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, MA/MS in Public Health Sciences (Water) is a master's degree in Public Health programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Public Health
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This Master of Science is a thesis-based, collaborative degree in the School of Public Health Sciences focused on the intersection of public health and water-related challenges. Students draw on access to more than 140 faculty members engaged in water research across the university, integrating perspectives from multiple disciplines. Instruction combines in-class lectures, fieldwork, interdisciplinary group work, and individual research seminars with two specialized interdisciplinary courses. A featured research area examines statistical modelling challenges in health data, including how small sample sizes and missing data affect model reliability. Students develop problem-solving skills and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. The degree runs full-time over 24 months, delivered on-campus, with a single Fall (September) intake. Graduates pursue research careers in government, academia, and industry, applying public health science methods to water and environmental health problems.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in biological sciences, behavioural health, health, public health, or social sciences, with a minimum 75% overall average. English language proficiency minimums are IELTS Academic 7.5 overall (7.0 in each component) or TOEFL iBT 5.0 overall (5.0 in each component, MyBest scoring, for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026).
