Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Health - Health Promotion and Socio-behavioural Sciences 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. USD6,763.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This specialization equips PhD candidates with comprehensive training and research opportunities focused on social and behavioral determinants of individual and community well-being. Participants may engage in either causal or intervention-based studies, utilizing diverse theoretical frameworks from disciplines like psychology, sociology, political science, education, geography, and anthropology. Faculty research encompasses chronic illness, substance use and mental wellness, exercise science, spatial analysis, dietary studies, school-based health initiatives, global migration and health equity, and health policy development. Graduates can pursue diverse professional paths in academia, government agencies, healthcare organizations, or nonprofit sectors.
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