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Graduate Diploma in Population Health Risk Assessment and Management University of Ottawa University of Ottawa, Canada

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CAD 12299

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 120

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8 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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80%

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Program Overview

Population health risk assessment is the comprehensive assessment of health risks in the general population based on environmental, genetic, economic, social and behavioural determinants of health. This leads to evidence-based population health risk policy analysis, and ultimately, cost effective population health risk management decisions.

The Graduate Diploma in Population Health Risk Assessment and Management is specially designed for those individuals employed and/or interested in population health analysis and risk assessment. The diploma aims to provide the professional skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in both the public and the private sectors.

Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 112 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 79

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must Have a bachelor’s degree in with honours in science, health sciences and/or social sciences
  • Have successfully completed core study in biostatistics and epidemiology, covering topics including regression analysis, the primary study designs, confounding and similar concepts

6.5 IELTS Score
79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
80% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

12299

Tuition Fee
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CAD 120

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12000 Per year

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Scholarships

Excellence scholarships are awarded through a competitive process among the top candidates with an admission average of 90% or higher who apply for admission by April 1, 2024, and whose admission has been processed by April 15, 2024. Candidates whose first choice is the University of Ottawa will be favoured. Recipients must start their program in September. Insofar as possible and to maximize diversity, each faculty will award the same number of scholarships.

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