Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Health Sciences - Water 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
Our society faces significant challenges in public health and healthcare systems. Escalating medical expenses are becoming unmanageable. Countless individuals suffer illness or premature death. Health outcomes and access to care remain unevenly distributed. Factors like aging populations, economic instability, ecological decline, climate shifts, and societal conflicts heighten the need for immediate solutions. This approach prioritizes community wellbeing by addressing social, economic, behavioral, political, biological, and environmental health factors. Systems thinking examines how these elements interact dynamically over time. Advocates understand that our evolving world demands adaptable policies, practices, structures, and tools for healthcare improvement. A key aspect of our institution involves advancing healthcare through systemic reforms, integration, and optimization. Instead of concentrating on isolated procedures or providers, we adopt a comprehensive systems perspective. Our academic work aims to clarify how services can integrate into a unified, efficient healthcare network.
Water-related challenges worldwide are growing more intricate, frequently demanding multidisciplinary cooperation. The PhD in Public Health and Health Systems includes a water specialization option. Through the University of Waterloo's Water Institute, students can collaborate with over 140 faculty members engaged in water-related research. This program cultivates specialized knowledge in public health systems while developing cross-disciplinary communication skills essential for teamwork in water-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