This PhD prepares researchers and senior epidemiologists through advanced training in epidemiological and biostatistical methods. Students design, conduct, and evaluate original research on population health issues across domains including infectious disease, mental health, and occupational health, and develop skills in surveillance, prevention evaluation, and assessment of healthcare interventions. The programme is offered on a full-time basis with an estimated length of four years and requires students to secure a research supervisor before admission. Coursework, a comprehensive exam, and an original doctoral thesis form the core requirements. Applicants without a master's degree in epidemiology may be required to complete preparatory coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics before starting the doctoral research phase. Graduates typically pursue careers in public health research, academia, and health policy, applying rigorous quantitative methods to real-world health surveillance and intervention questions.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a master's degree or equivalent in a health science (medicine, nursing, dentistry, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, psychology), biology, microbiology, a social science, or statistics. A faculty member must confirm in writing before application that they will supervise the thesis. The application package includes a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, research proposal, and two reference reports, plus evidence of sufficient reading comprehension in French and English. Candidates without a master's in epidemiology may be required to complete preparatory coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics before beginning the doctoral research phase.
