| McMaster University's Ph.D. in Health Policy prepares intellectual leaders in the field of health policy. Our interdisciplinary program is unique in Canada, made possible by collaborations between McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, DeGroote School of Business, Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Science. The program enjoys a special relationship with the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA), which provides a dynamic and collegial environment for health policy education and scholarship.
The Health Policy PhD Program draws outstanding and committed students from diverse graduate training backgrounds, including interdisciplinary health fields, social sciences disciplines, and professional programs. The curriculum provides theory and empirical methods for framing, investigating, and answering crucial questions about health policy. Students receive general training across three field areas, and specialize in one of: Health Economics, Political Studies, or Social Organization.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are required to have: previous graduate training in a relevant field (for example, social sciences, health professions, policy, business, legal or administrative professions), a Master’s degree is preferred; an A- or higher grade average in past graduate coursework; and completion of at least one graduate-level statistics half-course (students without this preparation are required to take a graduate statistics course in advance of admission, to ensure they can effectively focus on the required courses for this PhD program). |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 237] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 92] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
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| Application Notes : | Previous graduate training in a relevant field (for example, social sciences, health professions, policy, business, legal or administrative professions); a Master’s degree is preferred;
Applicants whose native language is not English will be required to submit an official copy of their TOEFL score, or other evidence of competency in English is required. A minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 92 (580 on the paper-based TOEFL test or 237 on the computer-based TOEFL test) is needed for the Faculty of Health Sciences. Students taking the IELTS are required to achieve a minimum score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each category. Equivalent scores on other recognized tests may also be considered. Each of these scores are only valid for 2 years. Students who have completed an Academic ESL program through Canadian academic institutions may petition to have this considered in lieu of TOEFL. Applicants may be exempted from this requirement if they have completed a university degree at which English is the language of instruction. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Applicants are required to have two letters of recommendation (submitted confidentially by their references), a 1,000 word statement of interest; and a copy of their current Curriculum Vitae in a conventional format (there is no template for this). Please visit the website for complete details.
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* 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.