Overview

The Community Health programme at the University of Toronto is a professional master's degree offered by the Graduate Department of Public Health Sciences. This curriculum is specifically tailored for practising health professionals or individuals who can demonstrate significant prior experience within the healthcare sector.

Students engage with a rigorous academic framework that bridges theoretical public health principles with practical clinical applications. The programme is hosted within the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, providing a rich environment for interdisciplinary collaboration and professional growth.

The degree structure allows for deep specialisation, ensuring that graduates can return to their respective fields with enhanced leadership capabilities.

Why Community Health at the University of Toronto?

Studying at this institution provides access to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, a premier centre for health research and education. The programme offers five specialised fields: Addictions and Mental Health, Family and Community Medicine, Health Practitioner Teacher Education, Occupational Health Care, and Wound Prevention and Care.

The university's location and reputation facilitate strong connections with diverse healthcare settings, allowing students to learn from leading experts. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of working professionals, focusing on real-world challenges and evidence-based solutions in the public health landscape.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 31870 per year
National fee: CAD 10070 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around core public health competencies and specialised field requirements. Modules may include:

Addictions and Mental Health
Family and Community Medicine
Health Practitioner Teacher Education
Occupational Health Care
Wound Prevention and Care
Global Public Health
Public Health Sciences

Careers with Community Health

Graduates of this programme typically advance within their existing health professions or transition into specialised leadership roles. The degree prepares individuals for senior positions in clinical education, community health management, and occupational health policy.

Common career paths include roles as health practitioner teachers, clinical leads in mental health services, and specialists in wound care or occupational health. The focus on professional practice ensures that alumni are equipped to influence health outcomes at both the individual and community levels.

Programme Structure

0.5 FCE of a core public health sciences subject
0.5 to 1.0 FCE in supervised field placements or practica
Normally 2.5 FCEs in field-specific required courses
1.0 to 1.5 FCEs in elective courses
Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit basis. See the list of Credit/No Credit-eligible courses below.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Community Development View 18 other Masters in Community Development in Canada

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.
A bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a public health specialty and/or one of the regulated health professions in Ontario with the equivalent of a minimum mid-B average in the final academic year.
Relevant academic preparation and professional experience as a public health, community, or clinical practitioner.
Some fields (i.e., Family and Community Medicine, Occupational Health Care, and Wound Prevention and Care) require appropriate certification/licensure in a regulated health profession and may require a valid license to practise in Canada or the student's home jurisdiction.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31870 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

10070 CAD / year

≈ 10070 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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