Biostatistics - Minimum of 12 units (2 full-course equivalents)
Core Courses
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed the core courses required at the master's level. If not, there are two options: (1) complete the core courses, or (2) request an exemption from the Graduate Program Director based on completing equivalent courses at another university.
Required Courses for Specialization
Four courses (12 units) appropriate to the advancement of the thesis research topic are required. These are selected in consultation with Supervisor/Committee, must be approved by the Graduate Program Director, and may include the Required Courses for Specialization at the Master's level if not previously completed. Note: All course work must be completed prior to the PhD Candidacy Examination.
Electives
As recommended by the student's supervisor/committee appropriate to the advancement of thesis research topic.
Additional Seminars
Students are required to attend the CHS-OIPH weekly seminar. Additional seminars may be recommended by the student's supervisor/committee.
Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (CRDS) - Minimum of 6 units (1 full-course equivalent)
Core Courses
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed Community Health Sciences 600 and the required specialization courses at the Master's level. If not, there are two options: (1) complete the core courses, or (2) request an exemption from the Graduate Program Director based on completing equivalent courses at another university.
Required Courses for Specialization
Community Rehabilitation 730
Courses appropriate to the advancement of the thesis research topic are required. These are selected in consultation with Supervisor/Committee, must be approved by the Graduate Program Director, and may include the Required Courses for Specialization at the Master's level if not previously completed. Note: All course work must be completed prior to the PhD Candidacy Examination.
Additional Seminars
Students are required to attend the CHS-OIPH weekly seminar. Additional seminars may be recommended by the student's supervisor/committee.
Practicum/Internships
Arranged in conjunction with the student's supervisor/committee.
Epidemiology - Minimum of 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents)
Core Courses
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed the core courses required at the Master's level. If not, there are two options: (1) complete the core courses, or (2) request an exemption from the Graduate Program Director based on completing equivalent courses at another university.
Required Courses for Specialization
Other courses appropriate to the advancement of the thesis research topic. These are selected in consultation with Supervisor/Committee, require Graduate Program Director approval and must include the Required Courses for Specialization at the Master's level if not previously completed. Suggested courses for consideration include:
Community Health Sciences 661, 664, 741. Note: All course work must be completed prior to the PhD Candidacy Examination.
Additional Seminars
Students are required to attend the CHS-OIPH weekly seminar. Additional seminars may be recommended by the student's supervisor/committee.
Health Economics - Minimum of 24 units (4 full-course equivalents)
Core Courses
Incoming PhD students may need to complete the core courses required at the master's level (if they haven't already) and/or other pre-requisite courses from the elective courses selected (see below). Courses will be selected with the supervisor and receive Graduate Program Director approval depending on the student's master's training and as appropriate to the advancement of the thesis research topic.
Required Courses for Specialization
Students are expected to have completed the required courses for the Health Economics specialization at the Master's level. If not, incoming students are expected to complete two of the three courses (6 units) as required for the specialization at the Master's level.
Electives
At least four electives (12 units, including advanced methods courses) appropriate to the advancement of the thesis research topic and agreed upon with the Supervisor. Note: All course work must be completed prior to the PhD Candidacy Examination.
Additional Seminars
Students are required to attend the monthly Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment seminars and the CHS-OIPH weekly seminar. Additional seminars may be recommended by the student's supervisor/committee.
Health Services Research - Minimum of 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents)
Core Courses
Incoming PhD students may need to complete the core courses required at the master's level (if they haven't already) and/or other pre-requisite courses from the elective courses selected (see below). Courses will be selected with the supervisor and receive Graduate Program Director approval depending on the student's master's training and as appropriate to the advancement of the thesis research topic.
Required Courses for Specialization
Students are expected to have completed the required course for the Health Services Research specialization at the Master's level or request an exemption from the Graduate Program Director based on completing equivalent courses at another university.
In consultation with the supervisor, and with the Graduate Program Director's approval, students are expected to complete at least three (9 units) advanced methods courses (at the 600 or 700 level) either from the following list (Community Health Sciences 611, 664, 683, 741, 761) or from another department.
Electives
Electives appropriate to the advancement of thesis research topic and agreed upon with the supervisor. Note: All course work must be completed prior to the PhD Candidacy Examination.
Additional Seminars
Students are required to attend the CHS-OIPH weekly seminar. Additional seminars may be recommended by the student's supervisor/committee.
Medical Education - Minimum of 12 units (2 full-course equivalents)
Core Courses
Community Health Sciences 600 (unless already taken at the Master's level)
Required Courses for Specialization
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed the specialization courses or equivalents required at the Master's level.
Complete a minimum of 9 units (1.5 FCE) of coursework, including: (i) Community Health Sciences 730 (6 units), and (ii) a graduate level methods course (3 units) appropriate to the student's dissertation work, available within the Cumming School of Medicine or elsewhere on campus, that has been agreed upon by the supervisor and/or supervisory committee.
Electives
Students may elect to take additional courses which benefit their needs and interests.
Note: All course work must be completed prior to the PhD Candidacy Examination.
Additional Seminars
Students are required to attend the weekly Medical Education Journal Series and the CHS-OIPH weekly seminar. Additional seminars may be recommended by the student's supervisor/committee.
Population and Public Health - Minimum of 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) of core and specialization courses. If one or more of the core courses or equivalent(s) were completed at the master's level at the University of Calgary or other accredited institution within three years of beginning the PhD program, then 3 to 6 units of the core requirements may be waived by the Graduate Program Director.
Core Courses
Community Health Sciences 600 and 680
Required Courses for Specialization
Community Health Sciences 681 (or 3 units of relevant advanced research methods coursework as approved by the Graduate Program Director).
Additional Courses
Students will be advised in their offer of admission if any courses in addition to the 9 units of required coursework listed above are deemed necessary; the admissions evaluators will determine this in consideration of the student's prior learning (transcripts), experience, and their intended research focus.
Electives
Any electives are to be determined in consultation between the student and their Supervisor/Supervisory Committee.
Note: All course work must be completed prior to the PhD Candidacy Examination.
Additional Seminars
Students are required to attend the CHS-OIPH weekly seminar. Additional seminars may be recommended by the student's supervisor/committee.
Program Descriptions