Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Health Sciences in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,188
(c. USD15,925.35)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
As a member of the School of Public Health Sciences, you'll engage with cutting-edge research while developing expertise to address contemporary health issues. Alongside our distinguished faculty, you'll explore interdisciplinary approaches and learn to apply research methods for designing, implementing, and assessing health initiatives, policies, and services.
A cross-disciplinary method for solving public and population health issues both in Canada and globally
You'll acquire skills to enhance the administration and oversight of health promotion initiatives and healthcare systems through research.
PhD candidates in the School of Public Health Sciences can specialize in specific fields to demonstrate focused expertise within their program. Specializations include epidemiology and biostatistics, health assessment, health informatics, environmental health, global health, gerontology, and occupational health.
Through its PhD funding program, the Faculty of Health offers guaranteed financial support for four years to incoming domestic doctoral students. Additional scholarship and funding options may also be available.
Our graduates pursue diverse careers in research (across industry, government, and academia), health promotion, policy development, health data analysis, research administration, healthcare management, epidemiology, program assessment, and related fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Students applying to the program should have completed a Master's degree (or its equivalent) with content related to ongoing faculty research in areas such as health, public health, health systems, gerontology, health informatics, global health, occupational health, and evaluation.
A minimum 75% average in Master's level coursework.
Completion of a Master's degree and evidence of prior research achievements (e.g., Master's thesis, first author peer-reviewed publication, adjudicated research report).
Before applying to the program, students are strongly advised to establish contact with potential supervisors.
Students may be allowed to transfer into the PhD program directly from the School of Public Health Sciences (SPHS) Master's programs. Such students must have completed all Master's coursework requirements, have demonstrated a superior academic record, and have evidence of prior research achievements (e.g., adjudicated research report, significant documented contribution as a co-author to a peer-reviewed publication, first author peer-reviewed publication).
Students are sometimes accepted for direct admission to the PhD in the SPHS program if they have an Honours Bachelor of Science degree or the equivalent and have exceptional academic and research performance, including evidence of prior research achievements (e.g., adjudicated research report, significant documented contribution as a co-author to a peer-reviewed publication, first author peer-reviewed publication). Directly admitted students will be required to complete 9 (required and elective) graduate courses, graduate milestones and a doctoral thesis.
Supervisors
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Resume/Curriculum vitae
Supplementary information form (SIF)
Indicating reasons for pursuing graduate studies (e.g., discuss how a graduate degree maps onto your career plans) and outlining research interests.
Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completing this form
Transcript(s)
Writing sample
Students must submit a copy of previous academic work, such as copies of preprints, reprints, or master's thesis, or other evidence of written scholarly work.
References
Three academic references are required
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.
TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
A minimum 75% average in Master's level coursework.
Completion of a Master's degree and evidence of prior research achievements (e.g., Master's thesis, first author peer-reviewed publication, adjudicated research report).
Before applying to the program, students are strongly advised to establish contact with potential supervisors.
Students may be allowed to transfer into the PhD program directly from the School of Public Health Sciences (SPHS) Master's programs. Such students must have completed all Master's coursework requirements, have demonstrated a superior academic record, and have evidence of prior research achievements (e.g., adjudicated research report, significant documented contribution as a co-author to a peer-reviewed publication, first author peer-reviewed publication).
Students are sometimes accepted for direct admission to the PhD in the SPHS program if they have an Honours Bachelor of Science degree or the equivalent and have exceptional academic and research performance, including evidence of prior research achievements (e.g., adjudicated research report, significant documented contribution as a co-author to a peer-reviewed publication, first author peer-reviewed publication). Directly admitted students will be required to complete 9 (required and elective) graduate courses, graduate milestones and a doctoral thesis.
Supervisors
Review the finding a supervisor resources
Resume/Curriculum vitae
Supplementary information form (SIF)
Indicating reasons for pursuing graduate studies (e.g., discuss how a graduate degree maps onto your career plans) and outlining research interests.
Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completing this form
Transcript(s)
Writing sample
Students must submit a copy of previous academic work, such as copies of preprints, reprints, or master's thesis, or other evidence of written scholarly work.
References
Three academic references are required
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.
TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Tuition
CAD
22,188