UBC School of Population and Public Health

Higher Education / Public Healthspph.ubc.ca

UBC School of Population and Public Health is an academic unit within the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine that delivers graduate and doctoral programs in epidemiology, public health, occupational and environmental hygiene, health administration, and global health, serving Canadian and international students through research and practicum-based training.

Company typePrivate
Founded2008
HeadquartersVancouver, Canada
Headcount251–500
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What UBC School of Population and Public Health does

UBC School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is an academic unit within the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine, founded in 2008 and headquartered at the UBC Vancouver campus (2206 East Mall). The school delivers graduate-level education across a portfolio of degree programs including Master of Science (MSc) in Population and Public Health, Master of Health Science (MHSc), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Global Health (MGH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), MSc in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (MSc OEH), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), plus a Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residency Program and continuing education offerings. It also operates the Western Deans' Agreement and Graduate Exchange Agreement, allowing cross-Canadian course registration.

The school's research backbone comprises four affiliated research centres (including the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, Human Early Learning Partnership, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes, and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation), supported by 65+ researcher faculty members and 100+ clinical faculty appointed across BC's seven health authorities. Weekly research seminars, four comprehensive research centres, and formal partnerships with all seven BC Health Authorities plus the University of Northern British Columbia and University of Victoria constitute the school's research and placement infrastructure. Practicum-based streams connect students to employers including CN Railway, Seaspan, Teck Resources, Cenovus Energy, BC Cancer, BCCDC, and academic institutions such as Stanford and Harvard.

Operationally, SPPH does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded through provincial and federal government appropriations, tuition (domestic and international), research grants led by CIHR, and donor giving programs (Advancing Research, Investing in Students, Future of Public Health). It recruits on annual admission cycles via UBC's central Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies application system (institutional code 0965), supplemented by information sessions, supervisor outreach, and partnerships under exchange agreements. The school's revenue model is therefore institutional rather than market-based, and its customer base is prospective graduate and undergraduate students, healthcare professionals, and BC health authorities as institutional partners.

UBC School of Population and Public Health firmographics

Firmographics

Name: UBC School of Population and Public Health
Legal name: School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia
Website: https://spph.ubc.ca
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2008
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 251–500 employees
Short description: UBC School of Population and Public Health is an academic unit within the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine that delivers graduate and doctoral programs in epidemiology, public health, occupational and environmental hygiene, health administration, and global health, serving Canadian and international students through research and practicum-based training.
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UBC School of Population and Public Health industry classification

Industry

Product category: Higher Education / Public Health
NAICS: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYEDAHAGAD
Schools of Public Health
Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities
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Health Administration & Health Policy Schools (MHA/MPH Policy)
Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

Public health education
Graduate health programs
Epidemiology research
Occupational health training
Health administration degrees

Where UBC School of Population and Public Health is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Vancouver
HQ country: Canada
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

UBC School of Population and Public Health business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Government Funding: As part of UBC Faculty of Medicine, the school receives provincial and federal government funding for education and research activities.
Tuition Fees: Tuition fees from domestic and international graduate students. MSc approximately $5,400 CAD/year for Canadian students and ~$9,800 CAD/year for international students. MHSc approximately $1,875.34 CAD per instalment for domestic and $9,005.35 CAD per instalment for international students.
Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), research contracts with BC health authorities and other partners for population health research.
Donor Giving: The school maintains giving programs including Advancing Research, Investing in Students, and Future of Public Health initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	MSc Domestic Students
Subscription	Annual	MSc International Students
Subscription	Annual	MHSc Domestic Students
Subscription	Annual	MHSc International Students
One time/ perpetual license	Multi-year contract	Application Fee - Domestic
One time/ perpetual license	Multi-year contract	Application Fee - International
Subscription	Annual	Indigenous Student Support

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

UBC School of Population and Public Health product offering

Product offering

Core offering

UBC School of Population and Public Health delivers graduate-level academic programs in population and public health, including MSc, PhD, MPH, MHSc, MGH, MHA, and MSc OEH degrees, plus a Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residency and continuing education. It also conducts population health research through affiliated research centres and weekly research seminars. The school serves prospective students, working healthcare professionals, and partners including BC health authorities.

Product overview

The UBC School of Population and Public Health is an academic institution within the Faculty of Medicine offering a portfolio of graduate-level educational programs and research initiatives. The core offerings consist of multiple master's degree programs (MSc in Population and Public Health, MHSc, MPH, MGH, MHA, MSc OEH), a doctoral PhD program, a residency program, and continuing education courses. Research is supported through affiliated centres and weekly seminars. The institution does not offer commercial software products or technology platforms but rather provides academic educational services and conducts public health research.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Master of Science (MSc) in Population and Public Health A graduate research program that teaches core knowledge and skills in population and public health research, including epidemiological and biostatistical methods, with a thesis component supervised by faculty. For prospective graduate students.
Master of Health Science (MHSc) A professional degree for medical professionals (MD or equivalent) providing strong research methodology skills, with a focus on clinical research and a major essay component. Also offered with a Psychiatry focus in collaboration with UBC Department of Psychiatry. For medical professionals seeking research training.
Master of Public Health (MPH) Professional graduate degree preparing students for public health practice and leadership roles. For prospective graduate students.
Master of Global Health (MGH) Graduate program focused on global health issues and international health systems. For prospective graduate students.
Master of Health Administration (MHA) Professional degree preparing students for leadership and administrative roles in healthcare organizations. For prospective graduate students.
Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (MSc OEH) Graduate program focused on occupational and environmental health, exposure assessment, and workplace safety. Offered in both research-based and practicum-based streams. For prospective graduate students.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Population and Public Health Doctoral research program in population and public health with thesis dissertation and comprehensive examinations. For prospective doctoral students.
Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residency Program Residency training program for physicians specializing in public health and preventive medicine. For medical residents.
Continuing Education Non-credit courses and professional development offerings in population and public health for working professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

$20,000 minimum funding guarantee per year for first two years for MSc students
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Companies that use UBC School of Population and Public Health

Customer profile

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

UBC School of Population and Public Health technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Has API: No
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UBC School of Population and Public Health partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Association of Flight Attendants-CWAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026OEH alumni Judith Anderson serves as staff Industrial Hygienist; partnership provides research and advocacy opportunities in airline worker health.
Fraser HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBC health authority partner for research collaboration, practicum placements, and workforce training in public health and health services.
Vancouver Coastal HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBC health authority partner for research collaboration, practicum placements, and workforce training in public health.
All 7 BC Health Authorities (Provincial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with all seven of BC's Health Authorities supporting delivery of research and education across British Columbia.
University of Northern British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university partnership supporting research and education delivery across northern British Columbia.
University of VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university partnership supporting research and education in southern Vancouver Island region.
Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUBC centre dedicated to advancing Indigenous health through education, research, and partnerships with Indigenous communities.
Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch centre focused on health services and policy research, providing research training opportunities for SPPH students.
Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch centre focused on early childhood development, offering research opportunities for SPPH students.
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial public health agency providing research collaborations, practicum opportunities, and employment for SPPH graduates.
Centre for Advancing Health OutcomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch centre focused on clinical and health outcomes research, providing research opportunities for SPPH students.
Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation (C2E2)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch centre focused on clinical epidemiology and health technology evaluation.
Canadian Collaboration for Prison Health and Education (CCPHE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration focused on prison health and education research.
Global Health Research Program (GHRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram focused on global health research and training opportunities for SPPH students.
Partnership for Work, Health and Safety (PWHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on occupational health and safety research, providing practicum and research opportunities for MSc OEH students.
Population Data BC (PopData)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerData resource providing access to health and social data for population health research by SPPH students and faculty.
Cancer Prevention Research Cluster (CPRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultidisciplinary research cluster focused on cancer prevention research, led by SPPH faculty with CIHR funding for trainee research days.
Western Deans' AgreementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgreement allowing graduate students from Western Canadian universities (University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, University of Manitoba, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, University of Winnipeg) to take UBC graduate courses including SPPH courses.
Graduate Exchange Agreement (GEA) - McGill, Toronto, MontrealcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExchange agreement allowing graduate students at UBC, McGill University, University of Toronto, and University of Montreal to take courses at each other's universities without paying tuition fees to the host institution.
BC CancerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostdoctoral placement site for SPPH PhD graduate Atul Aravindakshan; research collaboration in cancer prevention.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

UBC School of Population and Public Health competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Johns Hopkins' Bloomberg School is the largest and most established public health school globally, with similar graduate program offerings and research strengths across population health disciplines. Comparable as an incumbent in public health graduate education and globally recognized research institution.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a globally leading incumbent with overlapping focus areas in epidemiology, biostatistics, and population health research. Comparable as an internationally established public health graduate institution that also hires SPPH graduates (per alumni outcomes data).

Regional players

Simon Fraser University Faculty of Health Sciences: SFU's Faculty of Health Sciences is a BC-based regional peer offering public health and health sciences graduate programs within the same provincial ecosystem. Comparable as a BC-based public university with overlapping health sciences research and graduate training offerings.
University of Saskatchewan - School of Public Health: USask's School of Public Health and related community health programs offer public health education and research comparable in scope to UBC SPPH. Both serve as Canadian regional public health training institutions with Western Canadian exchange ties.

Direct peers

University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health: U of T's Dalla Lana School is Canada's other preeminent graduate public health school, offering comparable MSc, PhD, and MPH programs with similar epidemiology and health-services research strengths. Directly comparable as a top Canadian public health graduate institution competing for the same domestic and international student pool.
Université de Montréal École de santé publique: UdeM's École de santé publique is a major Canadian peer offering MSc, PhD, MPH, and other professional public health programs. Directly comparable as a large Canadian public health training institution with research strength in epidemiology and health policy.
University of Manitoba - Community Health Sciences: U of M's Department of Community Health Sciences offers public health graduate education and research, comparable in scope and focus to UBC SPPH's offerings. Both serve as major Canadian public health training institutions with strong ties to provincial health systems.
University of Alberta School of Public Health: U of A's School of Public Health is a Western Canadian peer offering comparable graduate programs in public health, epidemiology, and health policy research. Directly comparable as a major Canadian public health training institution competing for Western Canadian students and research funding.
McGill School of Population and Global Health: McGill's School of Population and Global Health is a direct Canadian peer offering comparable MSc, PhD, and professional public health graduate programs with research strengths in epidemiology and global health. Both schools train public health professionals and conduct population health research within major Canadian research universities.
University of Waterloo School of Public Health Sciences: Waterloo's School of Public Health Sciences is a peer school offering public health graduate education with research strengths in epidemiology and biostatistics. Both schools serve as Canadian public health training hubs with overlapping curriculum and faculty focus areas.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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UBC School of Population and Public Health leadership team

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Profiles3 records

UBC School of Population and Public Health funding detail

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Frequently asked questions about UBC School of Population and Public Health

What does UBC School of Population and Public Health do?

Is UBC School of Population and Public Health a public or private company?

UBC School of Population and Public Health is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was UBC School of Population and Public Health founded?

UBC School of Population and Public Health was founded in 2008. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is UBC School of Population and Public Health based?

UBC School of Population and Public Health is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, in the North America region.

How does UBC School of Population and Public Health make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Government Funding is the primary driver. The others are tuition Fees, research Grants and Contracts and donor Giving.

Who are UBC School of Population and Public Health's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Regional players are Simon Fraser University Faculty of Health Sciences and University of Saskatchewan - School of Public Health. Direct peers are University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Université de Montréal École de santé publique, University of Manitoba - Community Health Sciences, University of Alberta School of Public Health, McGill School of Population and Global Health and University of Waterloo School of Public Health Sciences.

Does UBC School of Population and Public Health have an API?

No public API is recorded for UBC School of Population and Public Health.

What industry is UBC School of Population and Public Health in?

UBC School of Population and Public Health's product category is Higher Education / Public Health. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHAGAD, Schools of Public Health, with a secondary code of EDAHAGAL, Health Administration & Health Policy Schools (MHA/MPH Policy). Its NAICS code is 6113 and its SIC code is 8200.