Public Health - Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health Lakehead University

Overview

The Public Health - Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health programme at Lakehead University provides students with an advanced education in the science and service of public health. This Master of Public Health degree is primarily designed to prepare graduates for professional careers in public health practice.

Students will engage with current issues in the field, gaining practical experience through various fundamental disciplines. The curriculum ensures that graduates are capable of critical analysis and understand health-related decision-making at individual, population, and governmental levels.

The programme emphasises the importance of knowledge exchange and dissemination strategies.

Why Public Health - Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health at Lakehead University?

Lakehead University offers a unique learning environment with options for both on-campus study in Thunder Bay and distance education. The online delivery uses Zoom videoconferencing to facilitate real-time interaction between instructors and students across the globe.

The institution provides a secure learning environment through the Desire2Learn platform, ensuring students have constant access to course resources and discussion forums. This collaborative approach allows for both large-group and small-group learning experiences during scheduled class times.

Distinctive teaching features include the ability to choose between standard full-time and flexible full-time registration. This flexibility supports working professionals and those with personal commitments, allowing for a completion timeline of up to four years for flex-time students.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 7667 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2971 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on the fundamental disciplines that underlie public health practice. Modules may include:

• Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health
• Epidemiology
• Indigenous and Northern Health
• Gerontology
• Research Methods
• Statistics

The programme is offered through a course-based route, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of public health science. Students must complete all requirements within six terms for full-time study or twelve terms for the flexible registration option.

Careers with Public Health - Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within public health practice, working with government agencies, non-profit organisations, and health service providers. The training supports careers focused on population health, policy development, and health promotion.

The programme's focus on sustainability and social-ecological systems equips students for specialised roles in environmental health and community resilience. Graduates possess the skills needed to influence health-related decision-making and implement effective public health interventions.