PhD in Community Health Sciences in Winnipeg Canada | University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba | Winnipeg Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 6,069
(c. USD4,364.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Community Health Sciences (PhD) program equips you for professional roles in teaching community health sciences, mentoring future researchers, developing and leading significant research initiatives, and providing expert guidance in healthcare policy and planning. Receive comprehensive interdisciplinary education in population health sciences principles and methodologies, along with their practical implementation in public health and preventive medicine.
In 1987, the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM) joined forces with the Division of Community and Northern Medicine (CNM) to establish the Department of Community Health Sciences. This merger combined the strengths and focus areas of both units, resulting in a dynamic department recognized nationally for outstanding teaching, research, and community engagement.
The Department of Community Health Sciences is committed to generating, safeguarding, and sharing knowledge about population health, thereby enhancing the physical, mental, cultural, societal, and economic welfare of communities in Manitoba, across Canada, and globally.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Community Health Sciences (PhD) program, you must have:
One of the following degrees:
A thesis-based master's degree in community health sciences or public health with content equivalent to that offered by the department, or
A thesis-based master's degree in basic medical sciences, biological or social sciences, or
A thesis-based professional master's degree such a nursing, education or social work
A satisfactory English language proficiency test score, if applicable. Higher English language test scores are normally required to be competitive in the admissions review process, particularly for the writing band of these specific English language tests:

IELTS: An overall score of at least 7, must include all components of the test (i.e., listening, reading, writing and speaking), where the writing band is not lower than a score of 7.
TOEFL (iBT): a minimum total score of 92 is required, with a writing score no lower than 21
If an applicant does not meet these writing score requirements, the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) is accepted if completed prior to starting the program.

Tuition CAD 6,069

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