Phd - Doctor Of Philosophy In Epidemiology

Queen's University

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Doctoral Degrees

Qualification

4 Years

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$4149

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Program Overview This program aims to provide students with the educational opportunities needed to acquire the knowledge, attitudes and methodological skills necessary to participate in health services or epidemiology research teams, or in public health practice. The Ph.D. program trains epidemiologists as independent investigators and leaders in health or health-related agencies where research is an important function. Opportunities Students gain skills to communicate scientifically; describe trends and patterns of disease incidence and prevalence; critically review scientific literature related to community health and epidemiology; apply epidemiologic and analytic methods in the design of research; collect, analyze and interpret health data; conduct a study; and write and defend a thesis. Method of Completion Ph.D.: Course work (3 core courses), comprehensive exam, and dissertation Career paths - employment opportunities Our graduates go on to rewarding careers in a variety of health and health-related agencies.

For international students

Students must have Masters degree in epidemiology or a related discipline, First-class academic standing (80%), Demonstrated research competency, usually through a research-based thesis. English language requirements TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language Computer-Based Test: A minimum score of 250 and a minimum Essay Rating score of 5.0 Paper-Based Test: A minimum score of 600 and a Test of Written English (TWE) with a minimum score of 5.0 Internet-based test: A minimum score of 100 and a minimum score of 4 for writing IELTS - English for International Opportunity - A minimum score of 7 MELAB - Michigan English Language Assessment Battery - A minimum score of 90 PTE - Pearson Test of English Academic - A minimum score of 70

4 Years - Full time

Fee

CAD$5,772.99 (US$ 4,149) per yearDining Hall Meal - 975

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Main Campus, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Central Canada, Canada

About

Founded in 1841, Queen’s University is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Queen’s is one of Canada’s oldest degree-granting institutions; it offers programs in the subject areas including Arts and Sciences; Education; Engineering and Applied Science; Health Sciences; Law; and Business at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research areas include Computational Science; Globalization Studies; and Mental Health. Queen’s University is home to international students from more than 120 different countries.

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