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PhD in Public Health Sciences (DrPH)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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PhD in Public Health Sciences (DrPH) is a doctorate in Public Health programme offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered in a hybrid format.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Public Health
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: Hybrid

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Program details

Overview

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), offered through the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, focuses on applied research and practice-based training to build leadership, management, and public health practice competencies. The two-year, 5.5-full-course-equivalent curriculum includes core courses in Year 1 plus a research methods course, and in Year 2 an advanced core course, two electives, and a written comprehensive examination. Students write a doctoral thesis under an approved thesis committee and complete a final oral defence before a School of Graduate Studies-approved examination committee. The program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining coursework with a weeklong in-person intensive session each academic session, and normally takes four years of full-time study with continuous registration.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in a relevant public health sciences or health services-related discipline, such as a Master of Public Health or a health-related Master of Science thesis, with an average grade equivalent to B+ or better, and at least five years of mid-level management experience in a relevant field.

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Public Health Sciences (DrPH) award?

University of Toronto awards a Doctorate in the field of Public Health on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in Public Health Sciences (DrPH) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

Can PhD in Public Health Sciences (DrPH) be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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