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PhD Health Information Science at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The Doctoral Program in Health Information Science (PhD HIS) program is a research-intensive, joint graduate program with the Faculty of Health Sciences, designed for students who want to do independent original research in Health Information Science. The program consists of two required courses, the option to conduct Guided Reading courses or elective courses in the area of study, the passing of a comprehensive exam and completion and defence of a thesis. doctoral professional development program will help you become a career-ready graduate with the skills necessary to excel in your studies and achieve your future goals.

Faculty: Faculty of Information and Media Studies  |  Department: Faculty of Information & Media Studies  |  Duration: 12 Terms  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Thesis-based programme, full-time, 12 Terms in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master’s degree from a program in Health Information Science, Health Sciences, Library and Information Science, Media Studies, Health Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, or a related field appropriate to the interdisciplinary strength of the program. 78% overall average in the last two years of study. Application deadline: January 15 - Acceptance notification between late March and late April

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes.

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