Kinesiology and Health Sciences (Aging, Health and Well-Being) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Advance your knowledge and pursue a career in health, aging, illness and injury prevention with the nationally and internationally recognized PhD in Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences program. Through an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll develop a broad understanding of issues related to the health and wellbeing of our aging population. The first collaborative PhD program in Canada with a focus on aging, health and wellbeing, 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Health  |  Department: Kinesiology and Health Sciences  |  Duration: 48 months (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September)  |  Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Health information management, Illness and injury prevention, Dementia and dementia care, Social and environmental aspects of aging, Health services and continuum of care, Nutrition and healthy lifestyles, Vascular aging and cerebrovascular disease, Epidemiology and aging, Mobility and aging, Gender, sexuality, ethnicities and aging. Study option(s): Thesis.

Career pathways

Advance your knowledge and pursue a career in health, aging, illness and injury prevention with the nationally and internationally recognized PhD in Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences program.

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