Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Public Health

About this programme

The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Public Health is a 12-credit specialized program equipping students with necessary skills to address public health issues in Indigenous communities through multi-disciplinary approaches and culturally relevant strategies. Students will receive foundational training in the core disciplines of public health: behavioral science, biostatistics/epidemiology, environmental health, health administration/policy and health education/promotion. These disciplines will be examined through an approach that engages the unique opportunities and challenges of working in Indigenous contexts. Courses will be delivered during week long Winter and Summer Institutes. Students will complete the certificate on a part-time basis over two to a maximum of four years, attending a total of four institutes and completing eight mandatory 1.5 credit courses. Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Public Health will be granted to students through standard and alternative pathways. All applicants are required to submit a personal statement, application form, official transcripts and current resume. Admissions will occur in both the Winter and Summer Institutes. The School of Population and Public Health welcomes applications from Indigenous community members, Indigenous and non-Indigenous health professionals, paraprofessionals, researchers, and students from across the health sciences and other health-related disciplines. Priority will be given to Indigenous community members and health professionals, paraprofessionals and researchers interested in r