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Program details
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a four-year program of study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health Sciences.
Expected duration: 4 years
Tuition and fees: Two years tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must complete:
- A minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework at the 7000-level
- A thesis
Sample course offerings
- CHSC 7200: Current Concepts in Global Health: Populations, Policies and Programs
- CHSC 7212: Critical Perspectives on Gender and Health
- CHSC 7270: Epidemiology of Chronic (Non-Cancer) Diseases
- CHSC 7320: Organization and Financing of the Canadian Health Care System
- CHSC 7510: Problem Solving in Public Health
- CHSC 7520: Principles of Epidemiology
- CHSC 7710: Social Aspects of Aging
- CHSC 7860: Methods and Concepts for Community Health Sciences
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Community Health Sciences (PhD) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To be considered for admission to the Community Health Sciences (PhD) program, you must have:
One of the following degrees:
- A thesis-based master's degree in community health sciences or public health with content equivalent to that offered by the department, or
- A thesis-based master's degree in basic medical sciences, biological or social sciences, or
- A thesis-based professional master's degree such a nursing, education or social work
A satisfactory English language proficiency test score, if applicable. Higher English language test scores are normally required to be competitive in the admissions review process, particularly for the writing band of these specific English language tests:
- IELTS: An overall score of at least 7, must include all components of the test (i.e., listening, reading, writing and speaking), where the writing band is not lower than a score of 7.
- TOEFL (iBT): a minimum total score of 92 is required, with a writing score no lower than 21
- If an applicant does not meet these writing score requirements, the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) is accepted if completed prior to starting the program.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
The Community Health Sciences (PhD) program accepts applications for Fall entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- $100 application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
- CV/resumé
- Three* letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application). *If your CHS MSc Supervisor has agreed to supervise your PhD program, only two letters of recommendation are required.
- Supervisor support letter
- Publication or writing sample
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
For the most up-to-date information on your chosen program, please consult the Academic Calendar.
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Department of Community Health Sciences
Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
S111, Medical Services Building, 750 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W3 Canada
chsinfo@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3655