Thesis or project-based master's program

Students in thesis and project-based master's programs are assessed tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program.

Student fees

In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.

Tuition is typically billed and due in instalments, four times per year. Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.

Doctoral program

Doctoral students are assessed tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program. Both international and domestic PhD students pay the same rate.

Student fees

In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.

Tuition is typically billed and due in instalments, four times per year. Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units)
• A four-year degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
• Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research

A student qualified for admission to the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies but requiring additional undergraduate training in certain areas in order to proceed with graduate courses and research may be admitted as a conditionally-qualified student. One specific requirement is that applicants must have satisfactorily completed three credit units in statistics at the upper undergraduate level within the past five years. In addition, students are required to have an undergraduate course related to community health issues or relevant work experience.

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 75% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (e.g. 60 credit units)
• Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research

Applicants holding a master's degree in a related field (e.g., social work, nursing, health care administration, health psychology) may be required to take qualifying courses before being fully admitted to the program.

With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry PhD admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research.

Preliminary Statement of Marks

• Once you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee, you will be required to upload unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. This requirement will appear as Preliminary Statement of Marks or Additional Prelim. Statement under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
• The uploaded transcript can be an unofficial copy of the transcript issued by the university or college and must include a grading key/legend.
• All pages of a transcript must be uploaded as a single PDF document.
• Uploaded transcripts will be considered unofficial or preliminary. Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission. This requirement will appear as Post-secondary Transcript under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
• Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

For students who are required to provide proof of English proficiency:

• Completing a relevant test with the appropriate score is required before the application deadline.
• Tests are valid for 24 months after the testing date and must be valid at the beginning of the student's first term of registration in the graduate program.
• Applicants will be required to upload a PDF copy of any required language test score. Uploaded test scores will be considered unofficial or preliminary.

M.Sc. applicants

• A curriculum vitae or resume
• A statement/letter of intent addressed to the Graduate Program Chairperson which includes:
  • A detailed statement of how your educational and/or work experience (including community involvement) have led you to become interested in pursuing a degree in Community and Population Health Sciences. Also describe your educational and career goals and why you believe our program will help you meet these goals. (1-2 pages).
  • The following statement: If accepted into the MSc program, I will adhere to the residency policy requiring me to be on campus until core program requirements have been met, including thesis committee approval of pre-proposal and completion of required courses.
• A writing sample (three to five pages), appropriately scholarly referenced to an established format (e.g. APA, Vancouver) presenting your view on a community health issue. The health issue chosen should reflect the general area of research you hope to pursue in CH&E. The purpose of this is to help us assess your ability to organize your thoughts and express them coherently in writing, rather than knowledge of any particular subject matter. The essay should not simply reproduce factual information from another source.

Ph.D. applicants

• A letter from the proposed PhD supervisor indicating agreement to supervise
• A research statement (two to three pages) typed, double-spaced, and appropriately referenced
• A statement/letter of intent addressed to the Graduate Program Chairperson which includes:

  • A detailed statement of how your educational and/or work experience (including community involvement) have led you to become interested in pursuing a degree in Community and Population Health Sciences. Please describe your educational and career goals and why you believe our program will help you meet these goals (two to three pages).

  • The following statement: If accepted into the PhD program, I will adhere to the residency policy requiring me to be on campus until core program requirements have been met, including thesis committee approval of pre-proposal, completion of required courses and successful completion of the comprehensive exam.
• A writing sample (three to five pages), appropriately scholarly referenced to an established format (e.g. APA, Vancouver) presenting your view on a community health issue. The health issue chosen should reflect the general area of research you hope to pursue in CH&E. The purpose of this is to help us assess your ability to organize your thoughts and express them coherently in writing, rather than knowledge of any particular subject matter. The essay should not simply reproduce factual information from another source.

After all of the above is received by the department, you may be invited for a personal interview.