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Hons in Public Health

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #142 =

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Hons in Public Health is a honours degree in Public Health programme taught at Western University in London, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 46,110 per year (CAD 6,050 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Public Health
Local tuition: CAD 6,050 / year
International tuition: CAD 46,110 / year

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Program details

Overview

Honours Specialization in Public Health at Western University is an undergraduate module offered through the Faculty of Health Science (Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry). The module comprises 11.0 courses spanning epidemiology, biostatistics, health sciences and public health topics, culminating in a capstone course, Public Health 4000E. Entry follows first-year prerequisites drawn from health sciences or chemistry, biology, a further 1000-level course, and a mathematics course chosen from calculus, data science, applied mathematics or mathematics options. Teaching is based on Western's main campus in London, Ontario. The program's grounding in epidemiology and biostatistics alongside broader health sciences content suits students aiming for careers or further study in public health practice, policy, health promotion or population health research, with the capstone course providing an integrative, discipline-spanning project in the final year.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Honours Specialization in Public Health is entered after first year: students must complete first-year requirements with no failures, including 1.0 course from Health Sciences 1001A/B and 1002A/B or Chemistry 1301A/B and 1302A/B, 1.0 course (Biology 1001A and 1002B), one additional 1000-level course, and one mathematics course from the approved calculus, data science, applied mathematics or mathematics options, achieving a minimum average of 70% across 3.0 principal courses with no mark below 60%. Enrolment in the module is limited, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a space. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Western's institution-wide proof-of-English-proficiency policy, e.g. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 83 with no section below 20.

About Western University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 37,875
QS rank: #142 =
Programs: 271
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Public Health award?

Western University awards a Honours Degree in the field of Public Health on completion of this programme.

How much does Hons in Public Health cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 46,110 per year (CAD 6,050 per year for local students).

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