Public Health Sciences: Public Health Sciences PhD (Field: Social and Behavioural Health Sciences) | School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Calendar

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.

Coursework. Completion of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
- 0.5 FCE: CHL5005H Professional Skills for Doctoral Students in Public Health (Credit/No Credit)
- 0.5 FCE: CHL5101H Social and Behavioural Theory and Health
- 0.5 FCE: CHL5102H Social and Political Forces in Health
- 1.0 FCE in approved research methods courses
- 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.

4 years full-time; 6 years flexible-time

6 years full-time; 8 years flexible-time