Program Overview
The Epidemiology at McGill University is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, French, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Epidemiology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,347 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,274 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Epidemiology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- M.Sc. Thesis (24 credits)
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology (4 credits)
- Foundations of Population Health (3 credits)
- Intermediate Epidemiology (4 credits)
- Critical Appraisal in Epidemiology (1 credit)
- Inferential Statistics (4 credits)
- Introduction to Statistical Software (1 credit)
- Basics of Measurement in Epidemiology (1 credit)
- Data Analysis in Health Sciences (4 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The GRE is required of candidates who are health professional graduates from universities outside North America.
The graduate programs in Epidemiology (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) and Public Health (M.Sc.) require substantial quantitative skills. The Admission Committees for these programs require documented proof of quantitative proficiency including good grades in college-level differential and integral calculus.
Applicants to the M.Sc. in Epidemiology programs must hold a bachelor\'s degree in a related area.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,347 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,274 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,347 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,274 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About McGill University
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Montréal, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English, French
