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Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Master of Public Health
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Course Overview
Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto is Canada's largest school of public health and ranked in the global top 20 for Public Health. The 2-year Master of Public Health offers specialisations in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Social and Behavioural Health Sciences, Health Promotion, Occupational and Environmental Health, and a unique Indigenous Health Stream. The MPH includes a 405-hour Practicum at organisations like Toronto Public Health, Public Health Agency of Canada, Sick Kids Hospital research, WHO Regional Office, and First Nations Inuit Health Branch.
Sri Lankan applicants — typically working clinicians (MBBS / MD), public-health officers from Ministry of Health, NIE / SLMA Fellows, and researchers from CIIIS / National Institute of Health Sciences — choose UofT MPH for the brand, the bilingual Canadian healthcare-policy adjacency (relevant for Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health and WHO-Sri Lanka programmes), and the 3-year PGWP + Express Entry pathway. The MPH is a frequent Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship target (for PhD progression) and Commonwealth Scholarship target.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (any discipline; sciences / health preferred) — minimum mid-B (GPA 3.0/4.0 or 75%+) in the final two years.
- check_circle Relevant work experience in healthcare / public health / policy (2+ years) is strongly preferred — MBBS applicants enter with significant clinical experience.
- check_circle Statement of Intent (max 1,000 words) framed to a specific specialisation.
- check_circle Three letters of reference (academic and / or professional).
- check_circle CV; GRE is OPTIONAL for most specialisations from 2024 onward.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (min 6.5 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall (min 22 Writing).
- check_circle Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 180 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was conducted entirely in English for 4+ years at a recognised institution.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CAD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | CAD 57,000 | Rs. 13,395,000 |
| UHIP Health Insurance (per year) | CAD 900 | Rs. 211,500 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Toronto) | CAD 22,000 | Rs. 5,170,000 |
| Study Permit & Biometrics | CAD 250 | Rs. 58,750 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | CAD 80,150 | Rs. 18,835,250 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit. Top placements: Public Health Agency of Canada, Toronto Public Health, Ontario Ministry of Health, WHO, plus consulting firms (Deloitte, IQVIA) and pharma research arms. Sri Lankan returnees take Director / Senior Specialist posts at Ministry of Health Sri Lanka, NIE, WHO-Sri Lanka, plus IFC / World Bank Health portfolio roles. Direct Express Entry CEC PR pathway.
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