Occupational and Public Health (MSc)
Part of the Faculty of Community Services
Format: Full-time
Degree earned: Master of Science
The Master of Science (MSc) in Occupational and Public Health is an advanced and unique interdisciplinary learning opportunity in evidence-based prevention to prepare students to conduct research in the fields of occupational health and safety and public health. Students gain the knowledge, skills, expertise and core competencies necessary to address key societal issues facing occupational and public health in Canada and globally.
MSc
- Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree in science, applied science, health science or a related field from an accredited institution
- As per YSGS policy, a minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study is required. However, due to the competitive application process, a minimum 3.33/4.33 GPA (B+) is strongly recommended. Check the program website for further details.
- Completion of at least one statistics course in their undergraduate degree program, with a passing grade of at least B.
- Statement of Interest
- Resumé/CV
- Transcripts
- Two academic letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency requirement
More information on admission requirements. Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program.
More information on program-specific requirements.
Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.
See application dates.
For detailed graduate tuition and fees information please visit Fees by Program.
For information on scholarships, awards and financing your graduate studies visit Financing Your Studies.
- Injury prevention
- Environmental health
- Active transportation
- Ergonomics
- Occupational health and safety
- Epidemiology
- Risk and exposure assessment
- Toxicology
- Indigenous health
- Food safety
- Communicable diseases
- Built environments
- Water quality
- Public health policy
- Global health
- Research Methodology and Study Design for Occupational and Public Health
- Data Analysis for Research in Occupational and Public Health
- Evidence-based Prevention in Occupational and Public Health
- Knowledge Synthesis in Occupational and Public Health
- Seminar Series in Occupational and Public Health
- Epidemiology for Public and Population Health
- Hazard Assessment for Occupational Health and Safety
- Special Topics in Occupational and Public Health
- Directed Studies in Occupational and Public Health
- Electives from other YSGS graduate programs, particularly spatial analysis, environmental applied science and management, nursing, and mechanical and industrial engineering may be taken with the approval of the supervisor and program.
- Dedicated Research Labs
Admissions information and how to apply
Graduate Studies Admissions Office
11th floor, 1 Dundas St. W
Toronto, ON
Telephone: 416-979-5150
Email: gradhelp@torontomu.ca
For information specific to programs, please see the program contact information below.
Program Contacts
Chun-Yip Hon
Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor
PhD, CPHI(C), CRSP, CIH
Research areas: Occupational exposure assessment, risk assessment, evaluation of interventions, healthcare workers’ exposure to anticancer drugs, occupational health and safety issues in food manufacturing
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 553022
Email: cyhon@torontomu.ca
Azusa Ida
Graduate Program Administrator
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 544973
Email: gradoph@torontomu.ca
Once you’ve made an informed choice about which program(s) you are going to apply to, preparing your application requires careful research and planning.
Funding
At Toronto Metropolitan University, we understand that pursuing graduate studies is a significant financial investment. Funding comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends. There are a number of additional funding sources – internal and external – available to graduate students that can increase these funding levels.
Research
As an urban innovation university, Toronto Metropolitan University offers 60+ cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as 125+ research centres, institutes and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. Our close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.