Saskatoon,
SK,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Epidemiology in Saskatoon Canada | University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
|
Saskatoon Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
4,932
(c. USD3,539.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Epidemiology involves the statistical analysis of how diseases and injuries spread and what factors influence them in human and animal groups. This doctoral program exclusively trains students to become skilled epidemiologists who can examine intricate public health challenges and create their own data-driven studies to explore biological and environmental health factors. Combining academic coursework, practical work with School of Public Health faculty research projects, and individual dissertation work, students gain specialized knowledge in one or more focus areas:
Chronic disease patterns
Clinical research methods
Environmental health impacts
Animal-to-human disease transmission
Infectious disease spread
Diet-related health studies
Workplace health risks
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the Master's degree.
Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
English language proficiency requirements
- IELTS - Fully qualified: Overall score of 6.5 with no score below 6.0 in each area
- TOEFL iBT - Fully qualified: Overall score of 86 with minimum scores of 19 in each area
- Cambridge C1 Advanced - Fully qualified: Overall score of 176
- Duolingo English Test (DET) - Overall score of 115, with minimum individual scores of 95 in each area
- PTE Academic - Fully qualified: Overall score of 63 with minimum scores of 59 in each area
- CAEL - Minimum score of 70%, with minimum individual scores of 60
Tuition
CAD
4,932