Admissions Information

SPPH values and seeks to recruit students with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, ability/disability, and religious contexts.  Our admissions processes and committees take into account equity, diversity and inclusion in criteria development, the assessment of merit relative to these criteria and the student community across our graduate programs. Please visit https://equity.ubc.ca/ to learn more.

Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit and Metis are encouraged to apply as we prioritize Indigenous applicants.

Applications open: October 15, 2026 (for 2027 intake)
Application deadline*: December 15, 2026
Reference letters must be submitted by the deadline of January 10, 2027

*All applications and supporting documents (i.e., transcripts, CV, letter of intent) are due by December 15, 2026. There is only one admission per academic year. Reference letters are due by Monday, January 10th, 2027.  The Admissions Committee will not consider your application unless all documents have been received by this date. We are unable to accommodate late applications. We do not accept hard copies of application documents. Please follow the instructions on the application site.

The program is not intended for students who are working full-time. There are also program requirements such as professional development and related seminars which first year students are expected to attend. 

Minimum Academic Requirements*

Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements and professional experience requirements set out by the Master of Public Health Program and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Undergraduate degrees from Canada or U.S.A.

Degree and GPA: A degree equivalent to a UBC 4-year Bachelor’s degree. A GPA of B+ or higher, calculated from all third and fourth year-level coursework. Find more information about degrees and GPAs for Canadian and US institutions from Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. English Proficiency:Applicants do not need to submit an English Language Test.

International Undergraduate degrees

Degree and GPA: Applicants with international credentials must have academic backgrounds that meet the minimum requirements outlined by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for the country of origin of the credential(s). The GPA is calculated on all courses taken for the degree. Please note that we do not accept transcript evaluations from World Education Services (WES) or similar agencies. Please note that we do not accept international credentials which are not conferred before the document deadline of December 15th, 2026. English Proficiency: An English Language test is required for all applicants with an undergraduate degree from a university where English is not the primary language of instruction. A score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL (120-point scale) OR  A score of 5.0 or higher on the TOEFL (6-point scale) OR An overall score of 7.0 or higher (and component scores of 6.5 or higher) on the IELTS Academic Test. OR An overall score of 130 or higher (with minimum component scores of 120 in Listening, 120 in Reading, 130 in Writing, and 120 in Speaking) on the Duolingo English Test. The test must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

*Due to the limited seats we are able to offer, and with the highly competitive applications received each year, meeting the minimum criteria does not ensure acceptance into the program.