Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Health - Epidemiology in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,743.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Epidemiology examines how health and disease factors influence communities and populations. The research approaches in epidemiology serve as fundamental tools for public health, with scientists working to enhance wellbeing and minimize disease risks.
Our epidemiology doctoral training program equips students with essential skills to design, execute, analyze, and interpret both observational (descriptive and analytical) and experimental research. These studies help identify risk factors, prognostic indicators, and disease progression patterns for both infectious and chronic conditions, while also assessing health promotion, disease prevention, and healthcare delivery strategies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The minimum admission requirements for the doctoral degrees are higher than set out as acceptable standards by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies:
A master's (thesis- or course-based) degree, or its academic equivalent, in a relevant field from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta, and
A grade point average of at least 3.4 on the 4 point scale over the last 60 units of graded coursework completed. Applicants are also required to submit:
A current resum or curriculum vitae
Letter of intent of no more than 800 words
Three (3) letters of reference
Academic documents
MACE applicants only: Writing sample
A minimum acceptable TOEFL score of 92 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (Internet-based) or equivalent, or
A minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6 on each test band on the IELTS.
A master's (thesis- or course-based) degree, or its academic equivalent, in a relevant field from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta, and
A grade point average of at least 3.4 on the 4 point scale over the last 60 units of graded coursework completed. Applicants are also required to submit:
A current resum or curriculum vitae
Letter of intent of no more than 800 words
Three (3) letters of reference
Academic documents
MACE applicants only: Writing sample
A minimum acceptable TOEFL score of 92 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (Internet-based) or equivalent, or
A minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6 on each test band on the IELTS.
Tuition
CAD
9,406