Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, National — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 51
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
24 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Prince George, Canada
Disciplines
Health Sciences
Overview
The Health Sciences program at the University of Northern British Columbia format is standard for the doctorate level where the student completes coursework and undertakes research demonstrated with a dissertation of original and innovative research in health sciences; the research is at the forefront of their chosen area.
Features
At the doctoral level, the students, through their dissertation, will demonstrate their knowledge of developing and carrying out independent research, synthesizing the work using qualitative and/or quantitative skills, making informed judgments and arguments based on fundamental theories and/or concepts.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The PhD in Health Sciences promotes an integration of social, ethical, political, and cultural dimensions, and an understanding of basic biological, ecological and physical determinants of health.
- Students are expected to acquire a familiarity with the scope of disciplines that contribute to knowledge and practice in health sciences while developing expertise in a specific disciplinary area.
- Graduates from this program have an area of concentration, and a familiarity with other disciplines and are able to work constructively and show leadership within the increasingly complex multidisciplinary frameworks that are evolving across all parts of the health continuum.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 51
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students are normally expected to hold a Master's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution. Normally, applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.67 (A-) from the Baccalaureate and Master's degree, to be calculated over the last 30 gradable credit hours.
- In addition to a completed UNBC Graduate Application Form, applicants must provide official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, a statement of intent indicating the student's research interests, possible future career aspirations, and perceived fit within the Faculty mandate and research directions; three letters of reference; and a sample of written academic work. GRE scores are optional.
- Only students with high GPAs and innovative research interests are likely to be successful in their applications.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents — 5,347 AUD / year (≈ 5,302 CAD / year)
- Domestic: Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents — 3,818 AUD / year (≈ 3,786 CAD / year)
Living costs
Prince George, Canada: 1,251–1,946 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health Sciences.
Available Scholarships — You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Northern Interior Cruising Committee Scholarship — Grant 1000 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — Merit-based — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Ian McTaggart Cowan Wildlife Management Scholarship — Grant 3500 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — Merit-based — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Chan Sisters Foundation Undergraduate Award — Grant 2000 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- UNBC In-Course Scholarship — Grant 1500 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — Merit-based — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Ann McQuaid Memorial Scholarship — Grant 2000 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — Merit-based — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Prince George Filipino Canadian Society Scholarship — Grant 500 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Knights of Columbus Council #8927 Bursary — Grant 1000 CAD — Deadline Not specified — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Raven Bursary — Grant 2000 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Shoppers Drug Mart/Imasco Bursary — Grant 2000 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Louis and Irene Monasch and Family Bursary — Grant 1500 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — Need-based — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Prince George Elks Lodge #122 & The Order of the Royal Purple #48 Bursary — Grant 2500 CAD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- DFL Scholarship Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Need-based — Daughters for Life Foundation
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant 12500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026 — Need-based — The International Peace Scholarship Fund
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — Grant 50000 CAD — Deadline Not specified — Canadian Government
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — Grant 7000 CAD — Deadline 18 Nov 2026 — Merit-based — Canadian Government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Monthly Scholarship Series — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline Anytime — MPOWER Financing
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — Grant 12500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026 — The International Peace Scholarship Fund
- Niara Scholarships — Grant 500 CAD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based — Niara
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Amber Scholar
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Canadian Government
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — Grant 25000 USD — Deadline 10 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Government Of Canada
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Leopold Figl Foundation
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — Grant 100000 CAD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based — Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
- "The Hope For Healing" Scholarship — Grant 5000 USD — Deadline Not specified — FHE Health
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