Focus on aging, health and well-being for your PhD in Public Health Sciences with this unique collaborative program offered by the Faculty of Health. Through an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll develop a broad understanding of issues related to the health and well-being of our aging population while using research as a tool to design, implement, and evaluate health programs, policies, and services. The first collaborative PhD program in Canada with a focus on aging, health and well-being, it provides opportunities for cross-departmental collaborations, access to diverse course offerings and resources including dissertation committee members who can add unique perspectives in addressing emerging research problems. You’ll learn how to use research to improve the management and accountability of health promotion programs and health systems, preparing you for a career in research (industry, government and academia), health promotion, health planning, policy and health information analysis, research management, healthcare coordination, epidemiology, program evaluation and many others. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Normally a master's degree with a minimum 75% average in a field that is relevant to the area of aging, health and well-being (normally kinesiology, recreation and leisure studies or health studies and gerontology, but other degrees in life and social sciences could be suitable as well) is required. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts, a writing sample, and program-specific questions are required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.