Biostatistics
See Interdisciplinary Specializations for further information on program requirements.
Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (CRDS)
- Minimum of 18 units
Core Courses
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed the core courses required at the Master's level. If they have not completed the core courses, they must either complete them during the PhD program, or request an exemption from the Graduate Program Director based on completing equivalent courses at another university.
Required Courses for Specialization
Community Health Sciences 600
Community Health Sciences 635
Minimum of 3 units in quantitative research methods
Minimum of 3 units in qualitative research methods Minimum of 6 units (two 3-unit specialization courses) determined with the Supervisor(s).
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
Core Courses
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed the core courses required at the master's level. If they have not completed the core courses, they must either complete them during the PhD program, or 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: 612, 641, 661, 664, 741, 742, a directed studies course, or other University of Calgary courses may be used to fulfill elective requirements with the approval of the student's supervisor(s) and home department Graduate Program Director. 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
Core Courses
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed the core courses required at the master's level. If they have not completed the core courses, they must either complete them during the PhD program, or request an exemption from the Graduate Program Director based on completing equivalent courses at another university.
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 they have not completed the required courses, incoming students are expected to complete two of the three courses (6 units) as required for the specialization at the Master's level (Community Health Sciences 661, 662, or 663).
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
Core Courses
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed the core courses required at the master's level. If they have not completed the core courses, they must either complete them during the PhD program, or request an exemption from the Graduate Program Director based on completing equivalent courses at another university.
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) from the following list (Community Health Sciences 611, 664, 683, 741, or 761).
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
Core Courses
Community Health Sciences 600
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed the core course required at the master's level. If they have not completed the course, they must either complete it during the PhD program, or request an exemption from the Graduate Program Director based on completing equivalent courses at another university.
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 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
Core Courses
Community Health Sciences 600
All incoming PhD students are expected to have completed the core courses required at the master's level. If they have not completed them, they must either complete the core courses in the PhD program or request an exemption from the Graduate Program Director based on completing equivalent courses at another university.
Required Courses for Specialization
Community Health Sciences 680
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.
Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)
The Graduate programs in the Cumming School Medicine will not permit the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any course offered by the Cumming School of Medicine.
Students may not choose the CG grade for a course taken extra to load.
The use of the CG grade will affect students' eligibility for internal awards.
Program Descriptions