STEM
Thesis-based PhD in Community Health Sciences covering individual, family and population health across healthcare, education and community settings, with core competencies in research and professional practice. A supervisor must agree to oversee the research before admission.
Faculty: Cumming School of Medicine | Department: Community Health Sciences | Duration: Four to five years full-time; six years maximum | Intake: September 1 (application deadline December 1 for Canadian/PR and international applicants) | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Two or more courses depending on specialization and background, Research Integrity Day, a CIHR sex and gender module, oral and written candidacy exams, seminars, a research proposal and an original thesis defended in an open oral examination.
Analyst, researcher, academic, consultant, epidemiologist, biostatistician, health promotion specialist; some graduates pursue post-doctoral research.
The deadlines for the submission of complete applications are available on the Future Students website: . Students applying to the MD/MSc or MD/PhD program must apply individually to each program and complete a supplementary application for the Leaders in Medicine Program. In addition to the Cumming School of Medicine requirements, the program requires: Minimum admission grade point average of 3.30 on a four-point scale over the last two years consisting of a minimum of 60 units. A statement outlining the applicant’s interest and reasons for choosing the program. A letter from a faculty member of our Department indicating interest in supervising the applicant. Work and/or research experience in the health system, community rehabilitation and/or disability studies is highly recommended.
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.
Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.
The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
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