Public Health Sciences (Aging, Health and Well-Being) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Focus on aging, health and well-being for your PhD in Public Health Sciences with this unique collaborative program offered by the Faculty of Health.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll develop a broad understanding of issues related to the health and well-being of our aging population while using research as a tool to design, implement, and evaluate health programs, policies, and services.

The first collaborative PhD program in Canada with a focus on aging, health and well-being, it provides opportunities for cross-departmental collaborations, access to diverse course offerings and resources including dissertation committee members who can add unique perspectives in addressing emerging research problems.

You’ll learn how to use research to improve the management and accountability of health promotion programs and health systems, preparing you for a career in research (industry, government and academia), health promotion, health planning, policy and health information analysis, research management, healthcare coordination, epidemiology, program evaluation and many others.