Public Health Sciences

MPH Program; Field: Black Health

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

• At least one course in undergraduate statistics with a minimum B grade.

• Relevant work or volunteer experience.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Core course: CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • Research methods: CHL5220H Introduction to Quantitative Research or CHL5401H Epidemiologic Methods I.

  • CHL5103H Health Promotion 1 or CHL5105H Social Determinants of Health.

  • CHL5107H Introduction to Qualitative Research.

  • CHL5300H Public Health Policy.

  • CHL5820H African/Black Health I: Sociohistorical Overview of Black Health.

  • CHL5821H African/Black Health II: Chronic Diseases; Sexual and Reproductive Health: Across the Lifespan.

  • CHL5822H: Decolonizing Theory and Methods in African/Black Health Research.

  • CHL5823H: African/Black Practicum Preparation.

  • CHL5824H Transnational Black Health Policy and Practice.

  • CHL5825H Black Resistance and Health: Interventions and Social Change.

  • Minimum 1.0 FCE: CHL6010Y Required MPH Practicum.

  • Elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FW); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MPH Program; Field: Epidemiology

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

• At least one course in undergraduate statistics.

• Relevant work or volunteer experience.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Core course: CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • CHL5400H MPH Professional Development Seminar Series.

  • Research methods: CHL5401H Epidemiologic Methods I and CHL5402H Epidemiologic Methods II.

  • Biostatistics: CHL5201H Biostatistics I and CHL5202H Biostatistics II.

  • Epidemiology: CHL5405H Health Trends and Surveillance, CHL5418H Scientific Overview in Epidemiology, and CHL5426H Population Perspectives for Epidemiology.

  • Public health policy: CHL5300H Public Health Policy.

  • Minimum 1.0 FCE: CHL6010Y Required MPH Practicum.

  • Elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• Full-time students normally require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-F); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MPH Program; Field: Family and Community Medicine

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

• At least one course in undergraduate statistics.

• Relevant work or volunteer experience.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Core course: CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • CHL5601H Appraising and Applying Evidence to Assist Clinical Decision-Making.

  • CHL5603Y Social, Political, and Scientific Issues in Family Medicine.

  • CHL5605H Research Issues in Family Medicine/Primary Care or an equivalent research course, subject to approval.

  • CHL5607H Teaching and Learning by the Health Professions: Principles and Theories.

  • CHL5608H Teaching and Learning by the Health Professions: Practical Issues and Approaches.

  • CHL5613H Leading Improvement in the Quality of Health Care for Community Populations.

  • CHL5622H Patient-Related Health Care and Public Policy in Canada.

  • Minimum 1.0 FCE: CHL5620Y Practicum in Family Community Medicine.

  • Elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• Full-time students normally require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-F); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MPH Program; Field: Family and Community Medicine (Advanced-Standing Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

• Completion in good standing of the public health curriculum of an accredited Canadian medical school and/or meeting the required examinable competencies of the Medical Council of Canada.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Core course: CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • Core course: CHL5603Y Social, Political, and Scientific Issues in Family Medicine.

  • Core course: CHL5622H Patient-Related Health Care and Public Policy in Canada.

  • Core course: CHL5624H Historical, Ethical, and Philosophical Foundations of Public Health.

  • 0.5 FCE research methods course selected from the following list:

    • CHL5601H Appraising and Applying Evidence to Assist Clinical Decision-Making.

    • CHL5605H Research Issues in Family Medicine/Primary Care.

    • CHL5613H Leading Improvement in the Quality of Health Care for Community Populations.

    • CHL5616H Applied Survey Methods for Health Care Professionals.

  • CHL6013H Required MPH Advanced Standing Practicum.

  • 1.5 FCEs in elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 6 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MPH Program; Field: Indigenous Health

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

• At least one course in undergraduate statistics with a minimum grade of B.

• Relevant lived, work, or volunteer experience.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Core course: CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • 1.0 FCE in research methods:

    • CHL5107H Introduction to Qualitative Research or CHL5526H Indigenous Qualitative Methods and

    • CHL5220H Introduction to Quantitative Research or approved equivalents.

  • CHL5103H Health Promotion 1.

  • CHL5520H Indigenous Health.

  • CHL5521H Indigenous Practicum Preparation.

  • CHL5522H Indigenous Food Systems, Environment, and Health.

  • CHL5523H Indigenous Health and Social Policy.

  • CHL5524H Indigenous Health Theory and Methods.

  • CHL5525H Indigenous Social Determinants of Health in Canada.

  • Minimum 1.0 FCE: CHL6010Y Required MPH Practicum.

  • Elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-F); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MPH Program; Field: Nutrition and Dietetics

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below and may be considered for the advanced-standing option.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree in food and nutrition (or equivalent) from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

• At least one course in undergraduate statistics.

• Relevant work or volunteer experience.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Core course: CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • CHL5107H Introduction to Qualitative Research.

  • CHL5300H Public Health Policy.

  • Quantitative research methods: CHL5220H Introduction to Quantitative Research or an approved equivalent.

  • CHL5654H Nutrition Programs and Strategies.

  • Foundations of practice for students who have not completed dietetic practical training (dietetic internship): CHL5650H, CHL5651H, CHL5652H, and CHL5656Y.

  • 0.5 FCE in nutrition science: students choose either NFS1220H Clinical Nutrition or NFS1484H Advanced Nutrition; or students can propose another course to meet this requirement, to be approved by the Program Director.

  • Minimum 1.0 FCE: CHL6010Y Required MPH Practicum; 3.0 FCEs are required for students who wish to qualify for registration with a provincial regulatory body.

  • Elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• Full-time students normally require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-F); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MPH Program; Field: Nutrition and Dietetics (Advanced-Standing Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below and may be considered for the advanced-standing option.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree in food and nutrition (or equivalent) from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

• Membership in a provincial dietetics regulatory body or equivalent in the home country. Those planning to practise in Canada must be eligible for membership in a provincial regulatory body of dietetics.

• Five years of professional work experience in clinical, community, administrative, or public health dietetics.

• At least one course in undergraduate statistics.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • Public health policy: CHL5300H Public Health Policy or CHL5622H Patient-Related Health Care and Public Policy in Canada.

  • Research methods: CHL5107H Introduction to Qualitative Research and CHL5220H Introduction to Quantitative Research, or an approved equivalent.

  • 0.5 FCE in population or public health nutrition from the following list:

    • CHL5522H Indigenous Food Systems, Environment, and Health.

    • CHL5653H Community Nutrition.

    • CHL5654H Nutrition Programs and Strategies.

    • NFS1201H Public Health Nutrition.

    • NFS1212H Regulation of Food, Composition, Health Claims, and Safety.

    • Other courses approved by the Program Director.

  • 0.5 FCE in nutrition science from the following list:

    • NFS1220H Clinical Nutrition.

    • NFS1223H Dietary Carbohydrate and Glycaemic Index in Health and Disease.

    • NFS1484H Advanced Nutrition.

    • Other courses approved by the Program Director.

  • CHL6013H Required MPH Advanced Standing Practicum.

  • Elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MPH Program; Field: Occupational and Environmental Health

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

• At least one course in undergraduate statistics.

• Relevant work or volunteer experience.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Core course: CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • CHL5904H Perspectives in Occupational and Environmental Health — Legal and Social Context.

  • CHL5910H Occupational and Environmental Hygiene I.

  • CHL5912H Occupational and Environmental Toxicology.

  • Physical agents: CHL5907H Radiological Health or CHL5914H Physical Agents I-Noise.

  • Research methods: CHL5220H Introduction to Quantitative Research or CHL5401H Epidemiologic Methods I.

  • 3.0 FCEs in one of the emphases described below.

  • Up to 2.5 FCEs in approved courses related to Occupational and Environmental Health and the emphasis in Environmental Public Health or Occupational Hygiene selected in collaboration, and with the approval of, the Program Director.

  • Minimum 1.0 FCE: CHL6010Y Required MPH Practicum.

  • Elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• Full-time students may require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-F); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MPH Program; Field: Social and Behavioural Health Sciences

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

• At least one course in undergraduate statistics.

• Relevant work or volunteer experience.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Core course: CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • CHL5103H Health Promotion 1 and CHL5104H Health Promotion 2.

  • CHL5105H Social Determinants of Health.

  • CHL5110H Theory and Practice of Program Evaluation.

  • CHL5300H Public Health Policy.

  • Research methods: CHL5201H Biostatistics I, CHL5401H Epidemiologic Methods I, and CHL5107H Introduction to Qualitative Research or approved equivalents.

  • Minimum 1.0 FCE: CHL6010Y Required MPH Practicum.

  • Elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• Full-time students normally require longer to complete the program, including time spent in the practicum placement.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-F); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MSc Program; Field: Biostatistics (Coursework Plus Thesis Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 4.0 FCEs as follows:

  • CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • CHL5207Y Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis.

  • CHL5209H Survival Analysis I.

  • CHL5210H Categorical Data Analysis.

  • CHL5250H Special Topics in Biostatistics.

  • CHL5226H Mathematical Foundations of Biostatistics or STA2112H Mathematical Statistics I.

  • CHL5223H Applied Bayesian Methods or STA2212H Mathematical Statistics II.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• A thesis written under the supervision of a thesis committee. An oral defence of the thesis is required.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

MSc Program; Field: Biostatistics (Coursework-Only Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

Completion Requirements

• Completion of 5.0 FCEs as follows:

  • CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • CHL5207Y Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis.

  • CHL5209H Survival Analysis I.

  • CHL5210H Categorical Data Analysis.

  • CHL5250H Special Topics in Biostatistics.

  • CHL5226H Mathematical Foundations of Biostatistics or STA2112H Mathematical Statistics I.

  • CHL5223H Applied Bayesian Methods or STA2212H Mathematical Statistics II.

  • 1.0 FCE in electives from an approved list of courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

DrPH Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in a relevant public health sciences or health services-related discipline such as a Master of Public Health, Master of Science (with a health-related thesis), Master of Health Administration, or Master of Health Science with an average grade equivalent to a B+ or better.

• At least five years of mid-level management experience in a relevant field or organization.

• Candidates with less than five years of relevant experience may also be considered in exceptional circumstances.

• At least two letters of reference.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Year 1 (3.5 FCEs):

    • CHL4001H Contemporary Approaches to Population Health and Health Equity

    • CHL4002H Critical Appraisal and Use of Evidence

    • CHL4003H High Performance Leadership

    • CHL4004H Global Health Policy

    • CHL4006H Seminars in Public Health

    • CHL5624H Historical, Ethical, and Philosophical Foundations of Public Health

    • 0.5 FCE: one research methods course

    • Applied Research Project

  • Year 2 (2.5 FCEs):

    • CHL4005H Governance and Financial Leadership

    • CHL4007H Public Health Advocacy or HAD5778H Comparative Health Systems and Policy or approved equivalents

    • CHL5132H Population Health Intervention Research (PHIR)

    • 1.0 FCE: two elective courses

    • Written comprehensive examination in public health sciences

  • Attend a weeklong, in-person intensive session each academic session (Fall, Winter, Summer) in Years 1 to 3.

  • Write a doctoral thesis under the supervision of an approved thesis committee (supervisor with an appointment in Public Health Sciences plus two additional faculty members).

  • A final oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Biostatistics (Full-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A– standing.

• Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 4.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • CHL5208Y Advanced Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis.

  • CHL5209H Survival Analysis I.

  • CHL5210H Categorical Data Analysis.

  • CHL5250H Special Topics in Biostatistics (seminar).

  • CHL5260H Doctoral Seminar Series in Biostatistics.

  • STA2112H Mathematical Statistics I and STA2212H Mathematical Statistics II.

  • 0.5 FCE: elective course that relates to the student's area of study.

  • Students who have taken their MSc in the department may have taken some or all of these courses already. In this case, their program of study will be designed with consultation of the program director at the time of admission.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods.

• A written qualifying examination in biostatistics.

• A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal.

• Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee (supervisor plus two additional faculty members).

• A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination.

• A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Biostatistics (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A– standing.

• Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 4.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • CHL5208Y Advanced Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis.

  • CHL5209H Survival Analysis I.

  • CHL5210H Categorical Data Analysis.

  • CHL5250H Special Topics in Biostatistics (seminar).

  • CHL5260H Doctoral Seminar Series in Biostatistics.

  • STA2112H Mathematical Statistics I and STA2212H Mathematical Statistics II.

  • 0.5 FCE: elective course that relates to the student's area of study.

  • Students who have taken their MSc in the department may have taken some or all of these courses already. In this case, their program of study will be designed with consultation of the program director at the time of admission.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods.

• A written qualifying examination in biostatistics.

• A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal.

• Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee (supervisor plus two additional faculty members).

• A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination.

• A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Epidemiology (Full-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A– standing.

• Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • CHL5404H Research Methods I.

  • CHL5406H Quantitative Methods for Biomedical Research.

  • CHL5408H Research Methods II.

  • CHL5423H Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiology.

  • CHL5424H Advanced Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology.

  • CHL5428H Epidemiological Methods for Causal Mediation Analyses.

  • 0.5 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student's area of study.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods.

• A written qualifying examination in epidemiology.

• A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal.

• Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee (supervisor plus two additional faculty members).

• A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. On the recommendation of the supervisory committee and special approval from their departmental Graduate Chair or Coordinator, candidates have the opportunity to waive the departmental defence and proceed directly to the SGS Final Oral Exam.

• A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Epidemiology (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A– standing.

• Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • CHL5404H Research Methods I.

  • CHL5406H Quantitative Methods for Biomedical Research.

  • CHL5408H Research Methods II.

  • CHL5423H Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiology.

  • CHL5424H Advanced Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology.

  • CHL5428H Epidemiological Methods for Causal Mediation Analyses.

  • 0.5 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student's area of study.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods.

• A written qualifying examination in epidemiology.

• A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal.

• Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee (supervisor plus two additional faculty members).

• A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. On the recommendation of the supervisory committee and special approval from their departmental Graduate Chair or Coordinator, candidates have the opportunity to waive the departmental defence and proceed directly to the SGS Final Oral Exam.

• A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Occupational and Environmental Health (Full-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A– standing.

• Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 0.5 FCE in either occupational or environmental health.

  • 1.0 FCE in appropriate advanced research methodology courses, including one (0.5 FCE) in biostatistics, as relevant to the area of study.

  • CHL5920H Occupational and Environmental Health Doctoral Seminar Series.

  • 1.0 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student's area of study.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods.

• A written qualifying examination in occupational and environmental health.

• A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal.

• Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee (supervisor plus two additional faculty members).

• A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. On the recommendation of the supervisory committee and special approval from their departmental Graduate Chair or Coordinator, candidates have the opportunity to waive the departmental defence and proceed directly to the SGS Final Oral Exam.

• A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Occupational and Environmental Health (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A– standing.

• Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 0.5 FCE in either occupational or environmental health.

  • 1.0 FCE in appropriate advanced research methodology courses, including one (0.5 FCE) in biostatistics, as relevant to the area of study.

  • CHL5920H Occupational and Environmental Health Doctoral Seminar Series.

  • 1.0 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student's area of study.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods.

• A written qualifying examination in occupational and environmental health.

• A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal.

• Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee (supervisor plus two additional faculty members).

• A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. On the recommendation of the supervisory committee and special approval from their departmental Graduate Chair or Coordinator, candidates have the opportunity to waive the departmental defence and proceed directly to the SGS Final Oral Exam.

• A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Social and Behavioural Health Sciences (Full-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A– standing.

• Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • CHL5101H Social and Behavioural Theory and Health.

  • CHL5102H Social and Political Forces in Health.

  • In consultation with their supervisor, students select 1.0 FCE in appropriate research methods courses relevant to their research area and educational need.

  • 1.0 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student's area of study.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods.

• A written qualifying examination in social and behavioural health sciences.

• A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal.

• Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee (supervisor plus two additional faculty members).

• A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. On the recommendation of the supervisory committee and special approval from their departmental Graduate Chair or Coordinator, candidates have the opportunity to waive the departmental defence and proceed directly to the SGS Final Oral Exam.

• A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program; Field: Social and Behavioural Health Sciences (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A– standing.

• Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • CHL5101H Social and Behavioural Theory and Health.

  • CHL5102H Social and Political Forces in Health.

  • In consultation with their supervisor, students select 1.0 FCE in appropriate research methods courses relevant to their research area and educational need.

  • 1.0 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student’s area of study.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods.

• A written qualifying examination in social and behavioural health sciences.

• A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal.

• Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee (supervisor plus two additional faculty members).

• A departmental defence of the dissertation prior to the SGS Final Oral Examination. On the recommendation of the supervisory committee and special approval from their departmental Graduate Chair or Coordinator, candidates have the opportunity to waive the departmental defence and proceed directly to the SGS Final Oral Exam.

• A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 

MHSc Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Normally, an appropriate bachelor's degree, with a minimum B+ average in the final year, and a recognized professional degree in one of the health disciplines (e.g., MD, BScN, BScOT, BScPT, BSW) or equivalent. Applicants from other disciplines are considered on an individual basis.

• At least three years of relevant full-time professional work experience. Applicants with less experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

• The program favours individuals with outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated evidence of scholarly ability and personal maturity, and potential for significant bioethics leadership in the applicant's home institution, discipline, or local community upon completion of the MHSc in Bioethics.

Completion Requirements

• On-campus attendance at a weeklong, in-person residency each academic session (Fall, Winter, and Summer in Year 1; Fall and Winter in Year 2).

• Students must successfully complete a total of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • CHL3001H Contemporary Issues in Bioethics.*

  • CHL3003H Empirical Approaches in Bioethics.*

  • CHL3005H Legal Approaches to Bioethics.*

  • CHL3008Y Practicum in Bioethics.

  • CHL3011H Theoretical Foundations of Bioethics I.*

  • CHL3012H Theoretical Foundations of Bioethics II.*

  • CHL3050H Professional Skills in Applied Bioethics Practice.**

  • CHL3052Y Capstone Project in Applied Bioethics.

  • Elective courses (2.0 FCEs).

* Hybrid course: 8 hours during residency week plus 16 hours online.

** In-person course: all contact hours during residency weeks.

Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Program Length: 5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FW)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a public health specialty and/or one of the regulated health professions in Ontario with the equivalent of a minimum mid-B average in the final academic year.

• Relevant academic preparation and professional experience as a public health, community, or clinical practitioner.

• Some fields (i.e., Family and Community Medicine, Occupational Health Care, and Wound Prevention and Care) require appropriate certification/licensure in a regulated health profession and may require a valid license to practise in Canada or the student's home jurisdiction.

Completion Requirements

• The MScCH is a coursework-only program which requires the completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences.

  • 0.5 to 1.0 FCE in supervised field placements or practica:

    • CHL5690H MScCH Required Practicum

    • another 0.5 FCE of practicum can be taken as an elective.

  • Normally 2.5 FCEs in field-specific required courses.

  • 1.0 to 1.5 FCEs in elective courses.

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

• A diploma in Community Health may be awarded in exceptional circumstances to students who have completed 70% of the program requirements (at least 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs), including the required courses for the field, and with the approval of the department.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time