Lakehead University - Faculty of Graduate Studies
Public Health: Nursing Specialization (M.P.H.)
| School: | Lakehead University - Faculty of Graduate Studies |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences |
| Degree: | Master |
| Field of Study: | Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
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| Description: | In the Master of Public Health with Specialization in Nursing program, students will focus on current issues in the science and/or service of public health, so that they may gain experience through opportunities in any of the fundamental disciplines that underlie public health. The program is primarily intended to prepare graduates for a career in public health practice.
The degree is designed to take into consideration the learner's needs including the unique opportunity to individualize his/her clinical courses to a variety of foci: clinical practice, administration, education, and community health. |
| URL: | Public Health: Nursing Specialization (M.P.H.) at Lakehead University - Faculty of Graduate Studies |
| Thesis Based: | Yes |
| Course Based: | Yes |
| Length: | 2 Year(s) |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent. An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or its equivalent from a university of recognized standing with a minimum "B" average.
Evidence of a commitment to nursing as contained in the student's Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Goals and Intentions.
Proof of unrestricted, current registration or eligibility to register with the College of Nurses of Ontario or another jurisdiction in Canada for which the practicum will take place.
Two references (one academic and one clinical reference; with the option of a third reference) - the link will automatically send to each referee you identify in your application. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.