PhD Program; Field: Social and Behavioural Health Sciences (Full-Time)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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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.
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Master's degree in a public health science-related discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum A– standing.
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Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake research-oriented doctoral studies.
Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Completion of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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CHL5101H Social and Behavioural Theory and Health.
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CHL5102H Social and Political Forces in Health.
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In consultation with their supervisor, students select 1.0 FCE in appropriate research methods courses relevant to their research area and educational need.
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1.0 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student's area of study.
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Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis.
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Demonstrated proficiency in statistics or research methods.
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A written qualifying examination in social and behavioural health sciences.
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A departmental defence of the dissertation proposal.
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Writing of a PhD dissertation under the supervision of an approved dissertation committee (supervisor plus two additional faculty members).
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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.
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A final oral defence of the dissertation before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.
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
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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.
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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
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Coursework. Completion of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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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.
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1.0 FCE: elective courses that relate to the student’s area of study.
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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.
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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.
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time