Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

PhD students in the Epidemiology and Applied Health Research program will develop deep expertise in a specialized area in one of three domains in applied health research disciplines: Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Patient and Population Health; and Health Services and Outcomes.

The program requirements include successful completion of the following: 

• CH&E 8020.06 Epidemiology and Applied Health Research (six credit hours)
• Elective courses - graduate level courses selected by the students and their supervisors with advice from the supervisory committee (six credit hours)
• CNLT 5000.00 Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (non-credit, pass or fail)
• CH&E 8040.00 A professional development seminar (non-credit, pass or fail)
• CH&E 8050.00 A three-month placement (non-credit, pass or fail)
• CH&E 9520.00 A comprehensive examination
• CH&E 9530.00 PhD thesis

In addition, students are encouraged to participate in teaching activities and collaborative research projects. 

Students are expected to complete all the program requirements in four years as full-time students.

In addition to the standard program requirements, students who do not have prior course work in advanced biostatistics or epidemiology will normally be required to take additional courses in these areas as part of their program. Exact course requirements will be determined by the admissions committee during the admission process.

PhD Admissions Requirements
PhD Admission standards are consistent with those of Dalhousie University's Faculty of Graduate Studies, with the exception of the following: a minimum GPA of 3.7/4.3 (A- average) in a thesis-based Master’s degree in epidemiology or a related discipline; demonstrated research competency; confirmation from a supervisor who is willing to support the student educationally and financially (if the student does not obtain external financial support); and a minimum TOEFL (iBT) 100, IELTS 7.5 if applicable.

PhD Application Deadline
December 1 of the year prior to anticipated admission.

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