Public Health Sciences (Water) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Become an expert and tackle some of the biggest health concerns and global water challenges of today’s world with the PhD in Science Public Health Sciences – Collaborative Water program. Work alongside leading researchers, integrating perspectives from multiple disciplines and using research as a tool to design, implement, and evaluate health programs, policies, and services.

The collaborative approach of this program provides access to more than 140 faculty members involved in water research across Waterloo's campus, encouraging you to push the boundaries of your research. Along with developing expertise in public health and health systems, two interdisciplinary courses will capture both theoretical and practical components. This includes in-class lectures, fieldwork, interdisciplinary group work, and individual research seminars.

You’ll be prepared for a career in research (industry, government and academia), the public sector or private industry. Develop in-demand skills such as problem-solving and the ability to work in teams and communicate across disciplines.