Overview

The Water and Human Health, Graduate Diploma course from Queen's University will investigate water in its natural state, with an emphasis on the chemical and biological contaminants of concern for human health.

The movement of water throughout watersheds will be explored to give students an understanding of hydrological processes, while water regulations and policy will be discussed within the context of driving governance issues in many jurisdictions around the world.

This diploma is designed to prepare students for a career in a variety of industries and organizations. This includes working in the public health sector, engineering and environmental consulting, conservation authorities, non-profit organizations and government planning and management.

Program Objectives:

To develop the depth of understanding of the role of water in the environment and its impact on human health
To instill the capacity to critically evaluate water issues and identify key aspects of concern to human health
To develop the skills to apply current knowledge to water and human health issues
To competently be able to communicate at a high level, the different aspects of water and human health issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry and Biology of Natural Waters
Watershed Hydrology
Water Policy and Governance Water
Water and Human Health

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management Health Sciences View 3 other Bachelors in Hydrology & Water Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Water and HumanHealth, an applicant must hold a minimum of a second-class standing in one of the

following degrees, awarded by an eligible institution

An honors bachelor degree in Arts* or in Science;

A bachelor degree in Applied Science or Law*;
A degree of Doctor of Medicine;
Or equivalent

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum overall score of 7, academic module
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - 65 (minimum overall score)
Canadian Academic English Language (Computer Edition) (CAEL CE) – 70 (minimum overall score)
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Tuition Fee

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International

12360 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12360 CAD per year during 3 months.
National

6180 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6180 CAD per year during 3 months.

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Scholarships Information

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