| The School of Health Information Science is pleased to offer a new Ph.D. program in Health Informatics. The purpose of the Ph.D. in Health Informatics degree program is to prepare scholars who will discover and extend scientific knowledge that advances the science and practice in health informatics. Graduates of the Ph.D. program are prepared to assume leadership roles in informatics and health care; generate new knowledge through research and testing of theory; contribute to solutions that advance health care in a culturally diverse society; translate research findings into practice and policy at multiple levels; and reflect an interdisciplinary perspective in research and scholarly endeavours.
Our Ph.D. program is focused primarily on research. Health care delivery and health care management are fundamentally ‘information sciences. Much of clinical practice and resource management involves gathering, synthesizing, and acting on information. Research in health informatics is concerned with understanding and improving the management and use of information in all aspects of health care. Our program focuses on those aspects of health informatics which reflect our core interdisciplinary specializations of: design and structure of health information systems; implementation and evaluation of health information systems; and health information systems applications. While rigorous research is at the core of the Ph.D. program, all doctoral students will also be provided with ample opportunities to develop their teaching capabilities.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 78 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Admission will be limited to students already holding a master’s degree in Health Informatics or related field. |
| Application Notes : | The School requires three letters of reference (at least two of which are from academics who can assess the applicant's capacity to conduct independent scholarly work); a curriculum vitae that summarizes education, work experience, research, publications, awards, and distinctions; a preliminary dissertation proposal; a statement letter summarizing why the applicant is interested in earning the Ph.D. in Health Informatics, research interests, expectations of program, and if contact has been made with any faculty member regarding possible supervisory commitment. |
| 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.