Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Health Sciences provides in-depth, advanced learning and hands-on, interdisciplinary research in health sciences in new, state-of-the-art facilities. Students develop a deep appreciation for, and understanding of, the complexities of health problems and solutions through an extensive health research thesis and through core courses developed to explore interdisciplinary health topics, health science communication, grant writing and ethics. This program is designed to meet a growing need for interdisciplinary health research, and advanced skills in knowledge translation and handling comprehensive datasets. The interdisciplinary nature of the program ensures research theses span health disciplines, are informed by expert faculty and external partners across health sectors and fields of research, and that and that knowledge is communicated to stakeholders across scientific and broader health communities.

Typically a Master of Science degree in a relevant field (e.g.: Science, Life/Health Sciences, Psychology, Biostatistics, or related discipline).
Minimum B+ (77%) average overall, but generally an A- (80%) average overall is required to be competitive.

Transcript(s) - All post-secondary transcripts are required.
Letters of Reference - Three (3) are required and should be submitted by former professors (preferably your project/thesis supervisors).
An academic referee is a faculty member with whom you have studied and is able to assess your potential for graduate level study and research. References from non-academic supervisors may be accepted in certain cases i.e. professional references or for professional programs.

Statement of Intent - One (1) is required. The statement of intent is to be written in consultation with the proposed faculty supervisor from the Department of Health Sciences. Please see the Forms page for the Thesis Research Proposal (Statement of Intent) and Supervisor Agreement Template for HS MSc and PhD. This 1-page document must include: 1) an abstract of the proposed PhD research thesis project (background/rationale, research question(s), aims) and 2) supervisor information (name, contact information, and statement from the proposed supervisor acknowledging commitment to supervise and fund the student for the proposed thesis project). Both proposed supervisor and student must sign this form.

CV/Resum - One (1) is required. This must include an up-to-date CV of the applicant, with a Statement of Experience highlighting the student's specific skills in research design, analysis, and writing, their willingness or ability to work collaboratively or in interdisciplinary teams, and their expertise, previous research, and/or work experience that positions the student to be successful in the interdisciplinary program.

IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.