31 Regulations Governing the Degree of Master of Public Health
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The degree of Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) is offered by the Faculty of Medicine, with specializations in Population and Public Health and Nutrition and Dietetics.
The Population and Public Health specialization delivers an advanced program of study for students from various academic fields who are interested in a professional degree that will prepare them for practical work in a variety of public health practice settings. The program is available for full-time and part-time study noting that full-time attendance is required during the Public Health Practicum (or Public Health Capstone Research Project) portion of the program. It is anticipated that full-time students will complete the program in 12 months in accordance with Master of Public Health Recommended Course Sequence for Full-Time Students in the Population and Public Health Specialization.
The Nutrition and Dietetics specialization provides a research enriched program of study for full-time students who wish to pursue a career in dietetics or community nutrition. This specialization offers an opportunity for advanced academic study in the field of public health. Upon completion of the program, which includes a dietetics internship, students will be eligible to write the qualifying exam of Dietitians of Canada. It is anticipated that full-time students will complete the program in 24 months in accordance with Master of Public Health Recommended Course Sequence for Full-Time Students in the Nutrition and Dietetics Specialization.
Graduate students of the Division of Community Health and Humanities may be required to participate in education experiences which occur outside of the St. John’s metropolitan area. Students may be responsible for their own associated transportation and accommodation.
The General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and the Degree Regulations outlined below will apply.
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