Doctor of Philosophy in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation - Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research

The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) brings together researchers from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds. Broad research themes include Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research; Health Systems Research including Health Informatics Research, Health Economics, Health Policy, Health Services Organization and Management Studies, Health Services Outcomes and Evaluation, Health Technology Assessment, and Knowledge Translation; Health Administration; Health Systems Leadership and Innovation; and Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.

Applicants should have graduated from their Masters program with at least a B+ average. As part of the application process, two confidential letters of reference are to be submitted that indicate to the graduate program committee the applicant’s preparation and competence to conduct research studies. Successful applicants will have an excellent record of scholarship and an aptitude for health services research. Applicants will ideally have completed a thesis Master’s degree or have equivalent research experience.Upload Statement of IntentPlease scan and upload all your transcripts to the application portal. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected to move forward to the interview stage.An excellent record of scholarship and an aptitude for research. PhD applicants should have a 4-year undergraduate degree in a health profession, with clinical training, from an accredited University (BScN, BScOT, BScPT, DMD, MD, MScN, etc.) and should have graduated from their master’s program with at least a B+ average.PhD applicants will ideally have completed a thesis master’s degree or have equivalent research experience. Those students without a thesis master’s or relevant research experience may be eligible for the MSc/PhD Transfer Program .