PhD Programs
Are you a critical thinker with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge?
Do you have an intellectual curiosity that fuels your passion to ask questions and to understand the "whys" and "hows" related to improving some aspect of the health of populations?
The application period for PhD programs is October 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020 for Fall 2020 admission.
Office of Educational Programs Contact
P: 780-492-8211 | F: 780-492-0364 | E: sph.programs@ualberta.ca
Scholarships and Awards
We want to recruit the brightest and the best. Learn about recruitment scholarships available exclusively to applicants to our PhD programs.
Find out more about scholarships, awards and assistance for students.Academic Leaders
Work with talented professors recognized for their innovative public health research.
Learn about their research interests.
Award-winning Students
Our students have been very successful in competing for and winning many impressive awards.
Plan your program
PhD Specializations
Choose from four specializations to increase your ability to generate new knowledge in the field of public health:
Course Layout
The Course Layout summarizes all of the course requirements, including core courses, specialization courses and electives.
Program Sequence
The Program Sequence summarizes all of the degree requirements, including courses, professional development, ethics training, examinations and thesis research. It is a suggested model for the timing of degree requirements; timing may differ by student, however, so final planning decisions should be discussed with thesis supervisor.
Course Registration
You can find out when our courses are offered and / or register (if space available) using Bear Tracks.
Not enrolled in our programs?
Graduate level students who are not enrolled in a program* offered by the School may register in our courses if space is available. For these individuals, registration opens:
- After August 20 for Fall Term
- After December 22 for Winter Term
- After April 17 for Spring Term
- After June 19 for Summer Term
*If you are not currently registered in another program at the University of Alberta, it is possible to take courses as an Open Studies student or through the Western Deans' Agreement.