The Department of Community Health & Epidemiology is committed to a diverse and inclusive academic culture. We encourage prospective students from all equity-denied groups to apply, especially those from our local Mi’kmaw or other Indigenous communities, and African Nova Scotian communities. We also welcome applicants whose background includes work experience in a field related to evaluative sciences or data analytics, or those with health professional training.
By the end of the programme learners will master many core competencies and will be able to:
- think critically about concepts and principles related to measurement of health outcomes and epidemiology;
- use comparative reasoning to evaluate health risks and benefits from treatment in the fields of epidemiology and applied health research;
- provide in-depth critique of methodological issues relating to health research;
- demonstrate successful interpersonal collaborative skills to succeed in health research and professional contexts;
- demonstrate effective communication skills (written and oral) for scientific and professional audiences;
- demonstrate responsible use of individual and societal values and ethical principles in personal, scientific and professional contexts.
Possible careers include:
- Healthcare professional
- Professor
- Researcher
- Government consultant
Programme options
Thesis: Conduct applied health research that contributes to improving quality of life, culminating in the development and defence of a thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Teaching & Learning in Higher Education
- Epidemiology and Applied Health Research
- PhD Professional Development Seminar
- PhD Placement
- PhD Comprehensive Examination
- PhD Thesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: A-
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100 OR IELTS: 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A thesis-based master's degree in epidemiology or a related discipline and demonstrated research competency.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.7/4.3 (A- average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing.
- Proof of English language competency if the first language is not English (TOEFL iBT 100; IELTS 7.5; EAP2 A).
- Confirmation from a supervisor who is willing to support the student educationally and, if the student does not obtain outside support, financially
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 7,076 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
Domestic: 7,076 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
Living costs
Halifax, Canada: 1,239-1,962 AUD / month
Funding
Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.
