Queen's University, Ontario, Canada

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Sc., PhD.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

This program aims to provide students with the educational opportunities needed to acquire the knowledge, attitudes and methodological skills necessary to participate in health services or epidemiology research teams or in public health practice.

The M.Sc. program offers the chance to specialize in one of three streams of study:

* Epidemiology and Population Health
* Health Services and Policy Research
* Clinical Epidemiology

Students graduate from the program with an ability to communicate scientifically, describe trends and patterns of disease incidence and prevalence, critically review scientific literature related to community health and epidemiology; apply epidemiologic and analytic methods in the design of research; collect, analyze and interpret health data; conduct a study; and write and defend a thesis.

The Ph.D. program trains epidemiologists as independent investigators and leaders in health or health-related agencies where research is an important function.

Accreditation:

Member of Ontario Graduate Council

Eligibility Requirements:

M.Sc. applicants:

* 4-year undergraduate degree with an overall average of 75%.
* All students must also have basic math skills. See the Department’s website for a self-assessment of essential mathematics background.

Ph.D. Applicants:

* Master’s degree in epidemiology or a related discipline
* First-class academic standing (A-)
* Demonstrated research competency, usually through a researchbased thesis

International Student Requirements:

as per domestic students as well English Language Proficiency

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes