Doctor of Philosophy in Disaster and Emergency Management

The PhD in Disaster and Emergency Management program is designed for holders of master's degrees in DEM and related fields (such as environmental studiessciences, public policy, health, and similar disciplines) who wish to pursue advanced studies and research. The program is designed for holders of Masters Degrees in DEM and related fields (such as environmental studiessciences, public policy, health, and many similar disciplines) who wish to pursue advanced studies and research. These new scholars – and the knowledge they produce – will contribute to developing theory and practice that will help those in Canada and around the world reduce the negative impacts of disasters and emergencies. The Doctoral Degree in Disaster and Emergency Management would join an already existing Bachelors of Disaster and Emergency Management (BDEM) and Masters of Disaster and Emergency Management (MDEM) that are offered at York University.

MINIMUM REQUIRED GPA B+Applicants to have a master’s degree in order to be eligible to pursue a PhD.