| This area of specialization is designed to provide PhD students with advanced training and research experience with social and behavioural factors that promote individual and population health. Students can pursue etiologic or intervention-oriented research and draw on any number of theoretical perspectives from a variety of disciplines (e.g., psychology, sociology, political science, education, geography and/or anthropology). Faculty members’ research interests include chronic disease, addictions and mental health, physical activity, human geography, nutrition, Aboriginal studies and public health policy. A variety of career opportunities are open to graduates including positions in academic settings, government departments, health related institutions or community agencies. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 80 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
At minimum, applicants require a master's (thesis or course-based) degree, or its academic equivalent in a relevant field from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta, with a grade point average of at least 3.4 on the 4-point scale over the last 60 credits of full-time study (or equivalent).
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| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 92]
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| Application Notes : | Applicants may also take a PTE with a minimum score of 59 in order to prove their English proficiency. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Transcripts are also required. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated high-level research aptitude and competence in the application of their discipline to research. The evidence for aptitude and competence includes previous engagement with in-depth public health research/practice, research scholarships or fellowships, and/or a research publication track record. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.