成立于1979年
The Graduate Department of Public Health Sciences at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health offers graduate degree programs both full-time and part-time. Applicants are strongly advised to have some background in statistics and quantitative methods. In addition, field and employment experience are taken into consideration. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is designed for students interested in professional and/or research careers in the community, academic, public, or private sectors. The Master of Science (MSc) degree program is for students interested in research and academic careers in Biostatistics.<br>Public Health Sciences (PHS) offers a wide range of options to people entering public health and practicing health professionals looking to enhance their expertise. Over 800 graduate students are currently enrolled in our doctoral and master's programs across many areas of study in one of the best schools of public health in the world.<br>Founded in 1979, the MPH Program in the field of Social and Behavioural Health Sciences (Health Promotion) is a professional (non-thesis) graduate program, preparing its graduates for a wide range of career positions found at all levels of government as well as community health-relevant agencies. Sufficient training in research methods is provided to enable students to pursue doctoral studies and careers in health promotion/public health research. The program takes an explicitly social science perspective in addressing issues related to the health of individuals, communities and populations. In particular, special attention is given to identifying, understanding and addressing the societal and personal determinants of health. Mutually reinforcing health promotion and public health strategies are covered such as health education and communications, community development, the role of organizational development and change, health advocacy, and the development of health promoting public policy.