| The Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine is located in the Faculty of Medicine and offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Epidemiology. The purpose of the program is to provide a scholarly environment for the health sciences community that will stimulate and enhance learning and expand knowledge by conducting research. Graduates are professional experts or consultants who can advice persons and agencies in other fields. The faculty members of the Department come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds and interests. The Department has an active research program, involving extensive collaborations with other groups, which includes three broad areas: Etiological Epidemiology; Social Epidemiology; and Clinical Epidemiology & Health Services Research. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
To be considered for admission, applicants must: Hold a master’s degree with thesis in epidemiology or a closely related discipline such as biostatistics or population-based genetics. Have achieved a minimum average of B+. Demonstrate strong research performance. Provide at least two confidential letters of recommendation from professors who are familiar with their work. Provide a statement of purpose outlining their career goals and their proposed research area. Identify at least one professor who is willing and available to act as thesis supervisor.
Provide proof of proficiency (understand, speak and write) in either English or French and of at least a passive knowledge (listening, reading) in English so as to be able to take courses and read the scientific literature in English. The list of acceptable proofs is indicated in the Admission section of the general regulations of the FGPS. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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* 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.