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Urban Health (PhD) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada

Programme overview

Delivered by the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, the PhD program in Urban Health prepares graduates to become effective leaders in research, policy and practice. It offers learning innovation that empowers students to collaborate across disciplines, generate robust evidence and create responsive solutions to advance the health and well-being of diverse populations living in urban centres.

Faculty: Faculty of Community Services  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Theories and Concepts in Urban Health; Research in Urban Health Settings; Seminar; Data Analysis. Degree components include: dissertation, candidacy/comprehensive examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+) in the master’s program Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be academic Statement of research interest Resumé/CV Transcripts English language proficiency requirement

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. The application fee is $110 per programme, non-refundable. Applications are made via the OUAC online application followed by document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

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