At Université Laval in Québec, Canada, Public and Community Health (PhD) is offered as a doctorate in Public Health programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Public Health
Duration: 4 years
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This doctorate in public and community health trains autonomous researchers equipped with specialized expertise and a broad understanding of complex, interconnected public health and socio-environmental challenges. The program favours complex, multisectoral, and interdisciplinary approaches at the core of public and community health research. The 90-credit program is completed full-time over an estimated four years and centres on an individual research project supervised by a faculty member, who must be secured before admission. Training combines advanced coursework, a comprehensive exam, and an original doctoral thesis. Admission requires a master's degree in health sciences, social sciences, humanities, or administrative sciences, or an equivalent credential, with a cumulative or graduating average of at least 3.33 on a 4.33 scale. Applicants must meet French and English proficiency requirements. Admission is offered for the Fall and Winter terms.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.33 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a master's degree in health sciences, social sciences, humanities, or administrative sciences, or an equivalent credential, with a cumulative or graduating average of at least 3.33 on a 4.33 scale. Before applying, candidates must secure a faculty supervisor willing to direct their research. Non-francophone applicants must score at least 500 out of 699 on the mandatory TCF sections and at least 14 out of 20 on the written expression component; English proficiency equivalent to a score of 53 on the VEPT test is also required. The application file must include a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter of up to 1,500 words, a preliminary research project of up to 1,500 words, three reference reports, and a research supervisor motivation form. Admission is offered for the Fall and Winter terms.
