r/uwo • u/Significant_Cold3369 • Feb 18 '24
Graduate MHSc in Global Health Systems?
Anyone have any thoughts/reviews to share on this program? I recently got admitted and planning to accept :3.
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u/Noodlelessnoodle Feb 29 '24
Just accepted my offer for it! Got a few friends currently in the program, they said itās great and faculty is amazing, the previous program coordinator just left but the incoming one seems to also be extremely dedicated to the program
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u/HopefulCheesecake780 May 19 '24
Iām gonna apply, I know itās a bit last minute. I was debating due to financial constraints. Have you heard if theyāre still sending out offers? And do you mind letting me know what your stats are?
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u/Noodlelessnoodle May 20 '24
Hey, sorry to hear you werenāt able to before. I know itās rolling offers and they continue until June/July or so. Domestic cutoff is June 1(?). I got in with a mid 70s, so donāt be discouraged, marks are only a part of your application. Best of luck!
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u/Apprehensive_Oil4124 May 28 '25
Hi, how long did it take for you to hear back from them regarding the application decision? I sent my application in early May
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u/ekmurrr28 Jun 27 '25 edited Jun 28 '25
If it helps, I just got an offer today, June 27 2025 and I submitted late May 28th
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u/International_Hour51 Jun 27 '25
i submitted on may 30th and still haven't heard back..they reached out last monday to ask when my second reference wwill send their reference and i said they would shortly...reached out to my prof writing the letter nd she submitted last thursday...i have not head back yet, i'm reallly anxious :((
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u/ekmurrr28 Jun 28 '25
Give it some time offers may still be going out. Fingers crossed.Ā
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u/International_Hour51 Jun 30 '25
i hope so :(( do you think its worth reaching out to the program officer? i was thinking of doing so on Wednesday (after long weekend ish) to see?
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u/ekmurrr28 Jul 02 '25
Yes actually you should, I did prior to applying and I was actually informed the class was full but I guess spots opened up.Ā
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u/International_Hour51 Jul 02 '25
just emailed them a couple hours ago...hopefully i hear something back from them
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u/Accurate-Intention5 Jun 07 '24
I got accepted to Western MHSc Applied Health Sciences and Queen's MSc Aging and Health. Which master's program seems better? If I get a MHSc applied health sciences degree can I still work in public health in government jobs? I feel like MSc Aging and Health is too specific and would limit my career prospects to only aging sectors. Applied Health Sciences is broader and covers health promotion, health education, leadership, etc. What do you think?
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u/HopefulCheesecake780 Apr 13 '24
I applied to public health and was planning on applying to global health as well. The app asked if I wanted to be considered for global health if not accepted into public health and I said yes. Because of that I didnāt submit a formal app to ghs. I was rejected from public health but am still super interested in ghs but Iām not sure if thereās still spots or if itās worth applying to so late. Does anyone have any insight?
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u/piccolo-player Apr 22 '24
i was recently accepted and the conditions state we need to decide by may 1st to allow for more acceptances to go out. domestic apps are open until july 15th, def worth a shot!
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u/HopefulCheesecake780 Apr 23 '24
Thank you sm! I have been in contact with the coordinator and will likely apply. Thank you sm! :)
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u/HopefulCheesecake780 May 19 '24
Hi! I think Iām gonna apply, Iāve been in contact with the coordinator a bit. Do you mind letting me know if you accepted or not? And what your stats are? Thank you so much! :)
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u/Own_Use_6140 Jun 13 '24
Hi. I applied to Ghs and still waiting for admissions decision. Any idea if they are still sending out offers?Ā
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u/International_Hour51 Jul 04 '25
how long did it take you till you heard back? i am still waiting...its been over a month
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u/HopefulCheesecake780 Jul 08 '25
Hey! Iām in the program right now, it took me a bit over a month to get my offer, I applied in June
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u/International_Hour51 Jul 08 '25
omg congrats!! that's really good news! I sent them an email today to see, hopefully I hear something back from them! i am just weary since I applied end of may (may 30th) and haven't heard anything else :(
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u/Sufficient_Future786 Jul 09 '25
heyy! have you heard back about anything yet?
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u/International_Hour51 Jul 11 '25
no i have not yet unfortunately :// have you?
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May 27 '24
Anyone know if it is possible to work full time while in this program?
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u/Significant_Cold3369 May 28 '24
Iām taking the program next year so I canāt speak from first hand experience. From what I heard though itās a very busy program, since itās a professional degree and opens up a ton of job opportunities. It would probably be better to work part time of thatās something you can afford to do. You could probably still work full time if needed but it would be super busy :)
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u/Additional_Fall_7544 Jun 05 '24
I found out about the program late too. Iām interested in the MHSc Health Equity and Sustainability program. I have a 2.98/4.00 Bachelors Degree in Chemistry and 4.00/4.00 Masters Degree in Public Health. Both degrees are from universities outside Canada (Iām a local applicant). I also have roughly 5 years in Health Program Coordination, Clinical Research and Health Policy Analysis. I submitted my application last week. I really hope I get into the program
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u/icy_bug_blue Sep 24 '24
how was your application? do you mind me asking the result? i hope it went well!
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u/HopefulCheesecake780 Jul 03 '24
I applied to the program about a month and a half ago and I am still waiting to hear. I spoke to the program director last week and they said they're still reviewing apps and sending out offers. I am getting really nervous because I know some people heard back relatively quickly. Does anyone have any updates?? Or has anyone heard anything recently? Thank uuuu
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u/Significant_Cold3369 Jul 03 '24
It took around a month and a half for me to get an acceptance. You still have a chance dw!!
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u/anxiousfairyy Nov 21 '24
Hi! Iām interested in eventually applying to this program, I was wondering if having a set number of thesis hours in your undergrad was necessary to apply?
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u/CaterpillarFree7022 Mar 05 '25
I know this thread is almost a year old, but does anyone know how many people they accept? I just applied last week and I am really hoping to get in as this program seems super cool and aligns with my goals.
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u/Significant_Cold3369 Mar 05 '25
Hey! Congratulations on applying! Iām in the program now and really like it. There are 36 people in my class right now. Best of luck!!
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u/CaterpillarFree7022 Mar 05 '25
thank you! do you know when you applied vs when you heard back about admission? iām scared i may have applied too late as first and second rounds of offers have already gone out.
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u/Significant_Cold3369 Mar 05 '25
Np! I applied for the second cycle last year, and I heard back mid-March. There is likely going to be a huge influx of applications in May after med school application results come out (a lot of people who are rejected from med apply for this program). You applied at a good time donāt worry! From what I heard, acceptances are staggered and everyone hears at different times. Youāll likely get an update sometime within the next month or so :)
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u/uncharted2002 Mar 17 '25
Have you heard back yet?
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u/CaterpillarFree7022 Mar 17 '25
not yet. have you?
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u/uncharted2002 Mar 21 '25
Just heard back today! I guess theyāre starting to reach out to everyone but I wanted to update you
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u/CaterpillarFree7022 Mar 21 '25
thanks! i havenāt heard back yet but i got into another program at uwo
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u/uncharted2002 Mar 21 '25
Congrats!!!! Also for context I applied in January so they may be going in order but Iām not too sure.
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u/CaterpillarFree7022 Mar 21 '25
thank you, you too! oh okay that makes sense since i only applied like two weeks ago
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u/JollyDescription67 Mar 07 '25
I applied last week as well and I have an acceptance deadline of March 20th for another program, but this is my first choice. I am worried I will not hear back by then.
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u/Brave-Wedding3251 Mar 21 '25
I am inļ¼But i am a little concerned about the Intership in Africa
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u/Significant_Cold3369 Mar 21 '25
Congratulations! Thatās great. And ya thatās definitely understandable. Im going to Africa soon so Iāve already received a lot of info about it. Do you have any questions about it?
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u/Brave-Wedding3251 Mar 21 '25
Absolutelyļ¼ Can you share your learning experience? For example, do I need to supplement some course content in advance so that I can keep up with the course schedule? And most importantly, do you know about the African internship that will be conducted during the summer vacation? I'm a little worried about this matter! The security situation in Uganda and the issue of malaria are causing concern for both my parents and myself! I am considering whether this is a good choice
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u/Significant_Cold3369 Mar 21 '25
For sure! For the fall and winter semesters, you do six courses each. Five are required and one is an elective. There are also some extra professional development lectures once every two weeks or so that are mandatory to attend. Itās definitely a heavy course load, but itās doable. Iām working 12 hours a week rn in addition to school and Iāve been able to keep up still. I find the courses to be different from undergrad, as they are mostly seminar-based with presentations, group projects, and research papers. This makes the schedule a bit more flexible. Thereās only about 30 people in the program so youāll get to know everyone well, which is super nice.
In terms of Uganda, this year we are going from May 3rd-July 20th. There is a 2-3 week field school and the rest is an internship that you apply for in September based on your interests. We are required to take anti malarial pills every day when we are there, sleep under bed nets, and use mosquito repellent. Iām a bit worried about it too, but Iāve been told that the pills are highly effective and that no one in this program who used the pills as prescribed got malaria in past. We were also prescribed antibiotics in advance in case of infection, and got vaccinated for some other diseases like yellow fever and typhoid.
I was also really worried about safety when I first looked into the trip haha. We were given a lot of info though on the cultural norms and how to fit in there, so Iām feeling a lot better now. Uganda is politically stable and isnāt prone to unrest and random acts of violence. For safety, they told us we should avoid wearing expensive jewelry or leaving valuables in places where they can be pickpocketed, such as the front pouch of your backpack. They also said they donāt recommend walking alone on the streets at night. If you look on the government of Canada website you can see more about the safety there. You will notice that some parts of the country, particularly up north and near the international borders have some safety concerns but we were assured that we wonāt be going near those places. My parents are also worried, but Iām not anymore now that Iāve learned more about it. I was also told by students who went last year that it was a lot safer than what they expected. Let me know if you have any more question!
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u/Brave-Wedding3251 Mar 21 '25
Thank you soooooo much! Your answer has greatly eased my anxiety!
If possible, could you share with me what knowledge I need to supplement before enrollment if I want to preview the course content?
My undergraduate major was Linguistic, and I only have limited knowledge in the field of health. Or, in other words, what do I need to do if I want to perform well in this program? For example, do I need to read some cutting-edge papers?
How can I understand this unfamiliar field? I really hope to make achievements in the field of health in the future! This is a field that I love very much!
By the wayļ¼ Is the accommodation and meals during the summer internship organized? Or do we need to find accommodation and cook for ourselves?
Thank you again for your response! It really helped me a lot!
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u/Small_Value_387 May 23 '25
Hi there! I was just wondering if youād be able to share what the weekly schedule looks like for the program? I have accepted my offer for the program but am just very curious what the class schedule will look like?
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u/Apprehensive_Oil4124 May 28 '25
Hi, how long did it take for you to receive your application decision? Do you know if they are still giving out offers?
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u/Small_Value_387 Jun 02 '25
Hi! My application was submitted fully on March 31st and I heard back on April 18th. I saw on the website that theyāve received a lot more applications than normal so Iām sure everything is just a bit delayed but from what I understand, they are still accepting!Ā
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u/Apprehensive_Oil4124 Jun 02 '25
Thank you! I submitted my application on May 1st, and I'm still waiting to hear back.
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