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Meaningful collaboration  across disciplines is crucial to public health success, that’s why DLSPH hosts six research, training and service hubs in health systems, global health, qualitative research, bioethics, vaccines and Indigenous health.

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Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.

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Public health sciences: public health sciences phd, doctor of philosophy, program description.

The PhD program prepares students for research and academic careers. Fieldwork and research enhance theoretical studies and expose students to the full breadth and depth of their public health science disciplines. Applicants apply and may be admitted to one of the following fields:

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Occupational and Environmental Health

Social and Behavioural Health Sciences

The PhD program may be completed on a full-time or flexible-time basis.

With the approval of the graduate chair, some applicants may be admitted to a flexible-time PhD program. This program will benefit mature students with career obligations, and applicants must demonstrate that they are practising professionals. Degree requirements for the flexible-time program are identical to those for the full-time PhD program. Students are required to register full-time for the first four years of their program, after which they may register part-time. A plan of study and research activities will be negotiated at initial registration, to be reviewed and updated annually.

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PhD: HSR Program Details

IHPME’s HSR PhD is designed for researchers interested in extensive training in health services research theory and methodologies. Graduates will feel prepared to take on senior leadership roles in academia, research, policy, and planning in both the public and private sectors.

Entry Term: Fall

Accepting Applications: September 23, 2023

HSR Application Deadline: November 15, 2023

Study Options: Full time, flex-time

Time Commitment: 4-6 years

Supervisor: Although it does not guarantee admission, communicating with potential supervisors is helpful in structuring the letter of intent required for your application . Review Faculty Profiles and Research and Initiatives to find potential supervisors that align with your research interests.

Fees and Funding: Accepted full-time PhD students are eligible to receive a funding package .

Studying with an Emphasis

HSR PhD researchers should select an emphasis that aligns with their professional background and interests. Students must select an emphasis in:

Health Economics

Faculty lead: Eric Nauenberg  & Boriana Miloucheva

Students will gain an in-depth understanding of fundamental economic principles as they relate to the healthcare sector. This emphasis builds capacity in mathematical and statistical techniques while providing students with practical knowledge on how to effectively communicate research motivations, study designs, findings, and implications to various audiences including academics and decision-makers. Students will feel equipped to critically analyze health policy issues and have a deeper understanding of resource allocation, health services supply, and how healthcare markets work.

Areas of study include: 

• Health economic theory
• Health economic evaluation
• Health econometrics and machine learning

Health Informatics Research

Faculty lead: Nelson Shen & Emily Seto

Students will design, evaluate, and use health informatics capabilities to better manage information and improve healthcare delivery. This highly interdisciplinary emphasis tackles major issues around the design, development, and evaluation of electronic solutions in consumer, community, and acute care settings. Students will be prepared with the necessary research tools, including the use of conceptual frameworks and research methods, to investigate specific areas of interest. 

• Development and evaluation of digital health innovations
• Implementation of digital health innovations
• Health informatics theory

Health Policy

Faculty lead: Fiona Miller

Students will investigate the political, social, and economic conditions that produce and distribute health and illness across populations and jurisdictions, and examine the systems devoted to sustaining public health and to financing, governing, and delivering healthcare and related social services.

• Comparative health policy and systems
• Public health policy
• Healthcare policy
• Health technology policy

Health Services Organization and Management Studies

Faculty lead: Whitney Berta

Students will explore organizational behaviour, organizational theory, strategic management, implementation science, sociology, and industrial-organizational psychology to understand the organization of health services and the impact of management and organizational practices on performance. This highly interdisciplinary field will explore diverse topic areas including how healthcare organizations are managed, leadership, healthcare practitioners, patient safety and quality of care, team functioning, organizational change, inter-organizational relationships and networks, governance, and evidence-based management.

• Health practitioner outcomes (e.g. burnout, turnover)
• Motivation and leadership in HSR organizations
• Strategic decision making
• Change implementation

Health Services Outcomes and Evaluation

Faculty lead: Kelly Smith

The Health Services Outcomes and Evaluation emphasis draws upon several academic disciplines including epidemiology, program evaluation, and economics to systematically examine the impacts of health services on the health status of various populations. Students should have demonstrated knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, primary data collection and secondary data sources, and the strengths, weaknesses and appropriate application of different research designs and data analysis strategies.

• Program evaluation
• Comparative effectiveness, safety, economic and other outcomes of health systems, services & programs 
• Methods for health services research 

Health Technology Assessment

Faculty lead: David Naimark & Brian Chan

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is an interdisciplinary field that advances and applies theories, concepts and methods in order to inform decision-makers on the introduction, use, and dissemination of health technology. The HTA emphasis encompasses quantitative and qualitative methods to equip students with skills within the main pillars of HTA to be able to critically analyze health policy issues related to health technology. 

• Evidence synthesis
• Economic evaluation
• Social, legal and ethical consequences of emerging technologies

Knowledge Translation

The Knowledge Translation (KT) area of study explores the broad domain of KT and implementation science in healthcare. Students will learn about theories and frameworks that help to inform KT, research approaches, methods and methodological challenges, and current and future KT and implementation science research relevant to the healthcare sector. Students interested in this area of study can add it to any of the HSR emphases (for both MSc and PhD), or the course-based MSc, by taking two of the KT courses.

See the KT courses within the HSR Course Descriptions .

Program Outcomes 

The PhD in HSR provides in-depth and comprehensive training that equips professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills necessary for senior roles in academic or within public and private sectors. HSR has cultivated collaborative research opportunities with prominent industry, government agencies, and non-government agencies. This extensive network provides students with unique research opportunities to publish in leading academic journals.

Finance Your Degree

At IHPME, we offer a variety of financial supports to help you succeed in our graduate programs.

Learn More About this Program

Hsr program director.

Katie N. Dainty Email Address: katie.dainty@​utoronto.ca

Graduate Administrator

Zoe Downie-Ross Phone Number: (416) 946-3486 Email Address: ihpme.grad.admin@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates student records, graduate funding, and student-related awards.

Graduate Admissions

Christina Lopez Email Address: ihpme.admissions@​utoronto.ca

Manages admissions and responds to all related inquiries.

Graduate Assistant

Nadia Ismail Phone Number: (416) 946-4100 Email Address: ihpme.grad.assist@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates various graduate initiatives including defences, student events, and graduation.

HSR Program Assistant

Anita Morehouse Phone Number: 416-946-3922 Email Address: ihpme.hsr.courses@​utoronto.ca

Manages the HSR courses including enrolment, grades, and access to Quercus.

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Collaborative Doctoral Program in Global Health

Students interested in pursuing a PhD in Management with a focus on the health research can consider applying to the collaborative program in global health.

For in-depth information on the Collaborative Program in Global Health, visit the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

The collaborative program in Global Health is offered through the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Graduate students admitted to a “home” department (e.g. Rotman School of Management) can apply to the collaborative program and pursue course work and research in global health areas.

As this is a collaborative program and not a stand-alone program, students need to be accepted or already admitted to PhD program in one of the sponsoring departments before they are able to apply to the Collaborative Doctoral Program in Global Health.

The Collaborative Doctoral Program in Global Health (CPGH) at the University of Toronto is sponsored by the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) in the Faculty of Medicine.

Five centres (Centre for Global Health Research, Joint Centre for Bioethics, Munk School of Global Affairs, Centre for Health Services Sciences and International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation) are supporting units of the collaborative program.

The CPGH integrates methods and insights from the scholarly arenas of the participating partners. It provides a vibrant intellectual community for doctoral students and research faculty to interact and learn from one another. Students are encouraged to think critically about dominant paradigms and to integrate academic research skills in an applied community or policy setting. Graduates of the program will have the skills to work effectively with trans-disciplinary, international teams.

The Collaborative Program views ‘global health’ in an integrative manner. It focuses on the relationships among local, regional, national, and international forces and factors that influence health and on the development of effective interventions and policies that will address or shape these.

The Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residency Program

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A Brief History:

Our program was founded by Dr. C.P. Shah as the ‘Community Medicine Residency Program’ in 1976. Since that time it has grown and developed thanks to the contributions of its leaders, faculty, trainees and many others.

Our Mission:

The vision of the Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residency Program at the University of Toronto is to be a great place to learn and a great place to teach public health specialist medicine to improve health and contribute to society in Canada and globally. Our mission is to train public health physician leaders and to graduate Public Health and Preventive Medicine specialists who possess the knowledge, skills and values to make independent, evidence-informed, community responsive, accountable and ethical decisions to assess, maintain and improve health overall and reduce health inequities in communities and populations.

While our program emphasizes the skills and knowledge needed serve as local medical officers of health, it also prepares trainees for Public Health and Preventive Medicine specialist roles in research, education and practice in a variety of government, academic and non-government settings at the national, regional, local and global level. However, recognizing the need for Public Health and Preventive Medicine specialists in many roles and the variety of career paths graduates may choose, the program will support trainees to gain clinical certification in Family Medicine and to have opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in focus areas such as research, education, environmental health, public health administration and global health.

The program will provide residents with learning and assessment opportunities that meet Royal College, program and personal objectives. We support residents' self-direction and self-assessment as well as provide some flexibility in the demonstration of achievement of competency.

The specialty of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is a broad, exciting, and ever-changing career that improves the health of individuals and populations across Canada and the world.

PHPM is a recognized entry route for subspecialty training in Occupational Medicine by the RCPSC. For more details, please refer to the  Occupational Medicine Residency Program website .

Should you have any questions, please email our Program Coordinator: [email protected].

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Master of Public Health in Family and Community Medicine

Clinical Public Health represents the interface between public health and primary care clinical practice, which is receiving increased attention as an underdeveloped area of collaboration (1,2,3).

It has long been established that the health of a population is directly related to the availability of primary care services (4). Family physicians and other primary care clinicians are already at the “frontline” of public health in terms of identifying emerging public health problems, promoting healthy lifestyles, screening appropriate patients for disease, advocating for individual patients and discharging public health initiatives to their patients (5). These individual-level services skillfully provided by primary care clinicians can be improved and enhanced by equipping those same clinicians with the population-level knowledge and skills offered by an MPH degree program (6).

There is enormous potential and indeed increased expectations of primary care teams that they deliver services using a population-focus which would include skills such as defining one’s population, tracking health indices of that population and planning and evaluating programs to improve health outcomes and equity within that population.

This is an emerging area of primary care clinical practice that is well-suited to a unique, tailored graduate degree program designed for primary care clinicians. The solid grounding in public health that is provided with this MPH gives family physicians and other primary care practitioners knowledge and skills that they will employ in their professional work in community-oriented primary care. This professional graduate degree program in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health offered through the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, also provides the skills learners need to become effective educators, scholars and leaders.

New: MPH (FCM) - Advanced Standing Program

Similar to the MPH Family and Community Medicine (FCM) degree program, the Advanced Standing (AS) option is designed for physicians involved in primary care, identifying emerging public health problems and promoting healthy lifestyles, who are looking to enhance their knowledge of public health and system leadership. 

The program offers physicians licensed in Canada advanced standing, enabling them to complete the 2-year MPH(FCM) program in 1 year if enrolled full time and in 3 years if enrolled part time.

Interested? Read the  program overview.

Admissions Criteria

Students are admitted under the general admissions requirements set by the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto.  We advise all prospective students to review this criteria prior to submitting an application.

Minimum requirements include

• 4-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent, from a recognized university (check international credentials   )
• At least a mid-B average in the last 5.0 full course equivalents completed at a senior level
• Proof of English language proficiency if your previous studies were completed in a country where English is not the native language or if English was not the language of instruction
• An undergraduate statistics course is recommended
• A license in a regulated health care profession and actively practicing in country of current residence;  minimum of 1 year clinical experience post-training 

For the MPH FCM - Advanced Standing Program , applicants must provide evidence of completion, in good standing, of the public health curriculum of an accredited Canadian medical school and/or meeting the required examinable competencies of the Medical Council of Canada.

Target Audience

The MPH FCM-Advanced Standing option is geared towards physicians who have acquired significant competence in concepts relevant to public health during their medical training, including medical students/graduates from Canadian medical schools, or those who have otherwise obtained a license to practice medicine in Canada

Applying to the Program

Applications are now closed for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The admission cycle for Fall 2025 program entry will reopen mid-October 2024 and close mid-January 2025. Program Information Webinars for prospective 2025 applicants will be held in Fall 2024.

Applications are submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto through the  Dalla Lana School of Public Health online  application process .

Visit the 'Learn More' section below for recording links of past Admissions Information Webinars, providing program, admissions and application overviews.

Program Goals and Objectives

Program goals:.

• Train family physicians and other primary care practitioners to optimize their impact on the health of their communities by applying public health-related knowledge and skills to the individuals, families, and communities that they serve
• Provide opportunities for learners to develop skills in primary care leadership and scholarship  
• Provide opportunities for learners to pursue an area of special interest ( ie  Health Professions Education, Research, Global Health)

Program Objectives:

• Describe  how Canada’s health system is organized, how it is implemented and how it compares to other countries  
• A nalyze current issues in the primary care design and delivery  and they  intersections with public health
• Develop an approach to research and  quality improvement in primary health care  and clinical public health
• Understand and apply theoretical models and policy approaches in  local , national  and global health care work  
• Develop leadership s kills  in primary care  and become a  resource to primary care colleagues and public health officials

Career Opportunities:

The MPH FCM Advanced Standing degree will prepare practitioners to increase their teaching, scholarly and leadership opportunities and effectiveness. Our graduates are leaders in a range of settings in academic institutions and public health agencies addressing a broad array of health-related issues related to primary care.

Program Requirements

The MPH (FCM) program requires the completion of 10 full course credit equivalents. It provides a study of the principles and practice of medical education, research in family medicine, and community health. A seminar series integrates a broad range of primary health issues. Courses in individual and family development and leadership and management are offered. Practicum work in medical education, primary care research and community health delivery is facilitated. No thesis is required and there is no comprehensive evaluation (examination).

Program Length

16-24 months full-time or up to 6 years part-time (most part-time students finish in 2-3 years)

Public Health Courses (2 half credits)

• CHL5004H: Introduction to Public Health Sciences
• CHL5622H: Patient Related Health Care and Public Policy in Canada

Family Medicine Courses (9 half credits)

CHL5601H: Appraising and Applying Evidence to Assist Clinical Decision-Making

• CHL5603Y: Social, Political and Scientific Issues in Family Medicine (1.0 credit)
• CHL5607H: Teaching & Learning by the Health Professions: Principles and Theories
• CHL5608H: Teaching and Learning by the Health Professions: Practical Issues and Approaches

CHL5613H: Leading Improvement in the Quality of Health Care for Community Populations

• CHL5620Y: Required Practicum in Family Medicine (1.0 credit)
• 0.5 credit: Research oriented course (CHL5605H or other equivalent research course, subject to approval)

Elective Courses and Practica  (9 half credits)

Students are encouraged to take elective courses that will enhance their learning experience and/or provide focused study on a particular topic. 

A wide range of courses are offered by the  DFCM , the  DLSPH  and elsewhere in the  School of Graduate Studies  at the University of Toronto.

Collaborative Specializations

The DLSPH offers several  collaborative specializations  which provide students with additional experience in a multidisciplinary area.

MPH (FCM) Advanced Standing

The MPH (FCM) Advanced Standing program requires the completion of 5.0 Full Course Equivalents (FCE) during the 12-month academic year (September to August). 

12 months full-time, up to 6 years part-time

Course/Practicum

CHL5004H: Introduction to Public Health Sciences (0.5 FCE)

CHL5603Y: Social, Political and Scientific Issues in Family Medicine (1.0 FCE)

CHL5622H: Patient-Related Health Care and Public Policy in Canada (0.5 FCE)

CHL5624H: Historical, Ethical, and Philosophical Foundations of Public Health (0.5 FCE)

0.5 FCE Research Methods course selected from the following list:

CHL5605H: Research Issues in Family Medicine/Primary Care

CHL5616H: Applied Survey Methods for Health Care Professionals

0.5 FCE in practicum placement

CHL6013H: Required MPH Advanced Standing Practicum

The MPH FCM-Advanced Standing degree required practicum provides an opportunity for learners to apply and reflect on the theory and knowledge gained in coursework by engaging in new academic projects, publications, proposals or program development in public health related endeavours. The focus of the public health practicum is on the promotion and protection of the health of people and communities in the sphere of where they live, work and play. Learners are required to spend a minimum of 160 hours involved in an appropriate practicum to earn the 0.5 FCE credit. A short (CHL6011H) or long (CHL6012Y) extension practicum can be added to the required practicum.

Electives 1.5FCE

Students are encouraged to take elective courses that will enhance their learning experience and/or provide focused study on a particular topic. Please check the PHS timetable for a list of courses available each academic year. If you have any questions about the appropriateness of a course, please speak with the MPH FCM-Advanced Standing Program Director.

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm a health practitioner who just arrived in Canada. Am I eligible for this program?

If you are a regulated health professional currently working in your field and you consider yourself to be a primary care provider, then you are eligible to apply.

Is this the right program for me?

If you are interested in gaining knowledge and skills that will enable you to think more broadly about your patient population and to try to impact the health of your community in ways other than direct patient care then this program may be a good fit for you.

What makes this program different from the MPH Epidemiology program?

While the FCM field acknowledges the importance of introductory epidemiology skills in any MPH degree, our field does not aim to graduate epidemiologists.

What are possible career opportunities?

Rather than preparing you for a career change, the FCM field aims more for career enhancement. This degree will prepare primary care practitioners to increase their teaching, scholarly and leadership opportunities and effectiveness. Of course, such knowledge and skills might result in adjusting and taking on new roles within the health arena.

Can you tell me more about the practicum?

The MPH (FCM) required practicum provides an opportunity for learners to apply and reflect on the theory and knowledge gained in coursework by engaging in new academic projects in their professional settings.

Learners spend 320 hours involved in an appropriate practicum to earn the 1.0 FCE credit. Students must also identify and meet regularly with a practicum field supervisor and all practicum projects require the approval of the Program Director.

Because the practicum involves the hands-on application of knowledge obtained via coursework, the practicum activities must be new endeavours that are related to either an area of academic core competency¹ or one of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s faculty promotion planks² to which the learner has been exposed during previous or concurrent MPH coursework. See references below for specific examples.

• Harris D. et al. Academic competencies for medical faculty. Family Medicine 2007;39(5):343-350.
• Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Academic Promotions Manual

Want to learn more?

Watch recordings of past information sessions.

Admissions 2024 Information Webinars: 

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Or contact us if you have any questions

Reference List

• Harvey B. The issue of public health. Canadian Family Physician 2009;55:1057.
• Brown A, Upshur R and Sullivan T. Public Health and Primary Care: Competition or Collaboration? Healthcare Papers 2013;13(3):4-8.
• Levesque J-F, Breton M, Senn N et al. The Integration of Public Health and Primary Care; Functional Roles and Organizational Models that Bridge Individual and Population Perspectives. Public Health Reviews 2013;35(1):1-27.
• Starfield B. Is primary care essential. Lancet 1994;344:1129-1133.
• Sikora C and Johnson D. The family physician and the public health perspective. Canadian Family Physician 2009;55:1061-3.
• Zweifler J and Evans R. Development of a residency/MPH program. Family Medicine 2001;33(6):453-8.

School of Graduate Studies

Dentistry (research), program overview.

The Faculty of Dentistry offers a graduate program leading to either a  Master of Science  or  Doctor of Philosophy . This graduate program appeals to applicants, both dentists and non-dentists, who are pursuing graduate research training.

Consequently, both the MSc and the PhD degrees have a common core of coursework, with the PhD degree requiring additional coursework and research training. MSc students will receive base graduate funding (stipend and tuition payment) for two years, and PhD students will received base graduate funding for five years.

See the Master of Science section below:

1. Thesis Option .

See the Doctor of Philosophy sections below:

1. Full-Time Research Program and

3. Flexible-Time Option .

For students interested in the MSc and PhD programs with combined specialty training : please see the Quick Facts page for those programs.

Quick Facts

Program description.

The Dentistry MSc program, Dental Biomedical Sciences field develops students’ scholarly and critical thinking skills, and is intended for those whose career goal is to achieve mastery of a field in oral health science or employment in a research environment. The program length is six sessions, with most students taking two years to complete the requirements.

A part-time option is also available. Part-time students complete the same program requirements over an extended period of time (usually 12 sessions). Note: part-time students are ineligible to transfer to the PhD field in Dental Biomedical Sciences.

Additionally, MSc students in the field of Dental Biomedical Sciences are ineligible to transfer to a PhD program with a dental specialty.

MSc Program (Dental Biomedical Sciences): Thesis-Only Option

Minimum admission requirements.

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

An appropriate BSc, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), or an equivalent degree, with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Program Requirements

Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

DEN1010H Research Ethics (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)

DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

An additional 1.0 elective FCE.

Years 1 and 2 :

• DEN1001H 0 Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

Research, thesis completion, and oral defence of the written thesis.

Residency. Ordinarily, one year of full-time registration; however, it is the Faculty of Dentistry's expectation that students will normally remain in full-time attendance on campus to enable full participation in departmental activities for two years.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S); 12 sessions part-time

3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

MSc Program (Dental Anaesthesia Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Dental Anaesthesia specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Dental Anaesthesia is designed to prepare dentists with a full range of sedation and anaesthetic techniques for dental patients with the focus on deep sedation and general anaesthesia. The teaching facilities for this program are provided by the combined resources of Dental Anaesthesia in the Faculty of Dentistry and the Department of Anaesthesia in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Training is given both at the Faculty of Dentistry and at teaching hospitals associated with the University.

Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the MSc degree and certification in the chosen dental specialty. Note: coursework-only students are ineligible to enrol in the PhD in Dentistry program at a later date.

MSc Program (Dental Anaesthesia Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

Years 2 and 3:

DEN1001H 0 Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE).

In the specialty of Dental Anaesthesia , complete 15.5 required FCEs as follows. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care (0.5 FCE)

DEN1055H Basic Principles of Anaesthesia (0.5 FCE)

DEN1056Y Basic Concepts in Clinical Medicine (1.0 FCE)

DEN1073Y Dental Anaesthesia Graduate Seminars (1.0 FCE)

DEN1074Y Foundations of Medicine as Applied to Dental Anaesthesia (1.0 FCE)

DEN1076H + General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult I (0.5 FCE)

DEN1078H + General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult I (0.5 FCE)

DEN1084H + Experiences in Clinical Teaching I (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

DEN1087Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia (1.0 FCE)

Begin thesis research (RST9999Y)

DEN1052Y General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Pediatric (1.0 FCE)

DEN1071H + Medical Anaesthesia Seminars I (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

DEN1083Y Experiences in Clinical Medicine (1.0 FCE)

DEN1085H + Experiences in Clinical Teaching II (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

DEN1088Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia II (1.0 FCE)

PDE9094Y 0 Clinical Conferences (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)

DEN1072H + Medical Anaesthesia Seminars II (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

DEN1075Y General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Pediatric (1.0 FCE)

DEN1077H + General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult II

DEN1079H + General Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures — Adult II (0.5 FCE)

DEN1086H + Experiences in Clinical Teaching III (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

DEN1089Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia II (1.0 FCE)

Oral defence of the written thesis (RST9999Y).

Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

4 years full-time

0 Course that may continue over a program. Credit is given when the course is completed.

+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

MSc Program (Dental Anaesthesia Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

In the specialty of Dental Anaesthesia , complete a total of 15.5 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details

1.5 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

PDE9094Y 0 Clinical Conferences (Credit/No Credit)

DEN1089Y Fundamentals of Dental Anaesthesia III (1.0 FCE)

PDE9094Y 0 Clinical Conferences ((Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H; 0.5 FCE); successfully complete an oral examination .

MSc Program (Dental Public Health Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Dental Public Health specialty is a two-year program. The specialty in Dental Public Health consists of core subjects, with optional subjects chosen by students in consultation with the program director. Courses are given by the Faculty of Dentistry as well as other units, such as the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.

This program is offered both full-time and part-time. Part-time students have up to five years to complete all requirements. Note: part-time students are ineligible to transfer to the PhD in Dentistry program.

The coursework-only option of this specialty is also available to dental hygienists. Students in the coursework-only option are ineligible to transfer to the PhD in Dentistry program.

Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the MSc degree and certification in the chosen dental specialty.

MSc Program (Dental Public Health Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

Years 1 and 2:

In the specialty of Dental Public Health , complete 7.0 required FCEs as follows:

CHL5004H Introduction to Public Health Sciences (0.5 FCE)

DEN1003H Preventive Dentistry (0.5 FCE)

DEN1006Y Seminars in Dental Public Health (1.0 FCE)

DEN1051Y Oral Epidemiology (1.0 FCE)

DEN1063Y Practicum in Dental Public Health (1.0 FCE)

DEN1064H Management Principles in Canadian Dental Health Organizations (0.5 FCE)

0.5 FCE chosen in the area of health policy or health economics based on the student’s clinical or research interests

0.5 FCE chosen in the area of public health based on the student’s clinical or research interests

MSc Program (Dental Public Health Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree, with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Dental hygienist applicants must have a baccalaureate dental hygiene degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in their final year of study.

In the specialty of Dental Public Health , complete 7.0 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows:

MSc Program (Endodontics Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Endodontics specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Endodontics is designed to provide students with opportunities to acquire excellent clinical skills and comprehension of the underlying biology. Its components include patient care, providing all aspects of endodontic treatment; topic-specific and current literature seminars; clinical conferences; core curriculum courses; rotation programs; research at the MSc level, including application for funding, preparation of manuscripts for publication, presentation at national and international research forums; and guest lectures.

Students must complete a dental clinic rotation as part of the Endodontics specialty requirements.

Students start the program in the Summer session. Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the MSc degree and certification in the chosen dental specialty.

Note: coursework-only students are ineligible to enrol in the PhD in Dentistry program at a later date.

MSc Program (Endodontics Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

​ DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

In the specialty of Endodontics , complete 18.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

​ DEN1002H Oral Pathology (0.5 FCE)

DEN1007H Oral Radiology (0.5 FCE)

DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics (0.5 FCE)

DEN1070H ++ Advances in Dental Materials Science (0.5 FCE)

DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy (0.5 FCE)

DEN5005H + Introduction to Graduate Endodontics (0.5 FCE)

DEN5011Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation I (1.0 FCE)

DEN5021Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature I (1.0 FCE)

DEN5031Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar I (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN5091Y Endodontic Clinic 1 (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN1022H Investigating Pathogenic Biofilms (0.5 FCE)

DEN1060H Oral Physiology: Sensory and Neuromuscular Function (0.5 FCE)

DEN5004Y 0 Single Tooth Replacements with Implant-Supported Prosthesis

DEN5012Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation II (1.0 FCE)

DEN5022Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature 2 (1.0 FCE)

DEN5032Y Endodontics Current Literature 2 (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN5092Y Endodontic Clinic 2 (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN5004Y 0 Single Tooth Replacements with Implant-Supported Prosthesis (1.0 FCE)

DEN5013Y Graduate Endodontics Case Presentation III (1.0 FCE)

DEN5033Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 3 (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN5093Y Endodontic Clinic 3 (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

Oral defence of the thesis (RST9999Y).

10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S/F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded or credit is given when completed.

++ Course is offered in alternate years.

MSc Program (Endodontics Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

​​​​​​​ DEN1001H 0 Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE).

In the specialty of Endodontics , complete 18.0 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

DEN5031Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 1 (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

​ DEN1022H Investigating Pathogenic Biofilms (0.5 FCE)

DEN5032Y Graduate Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 2 (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN5093Y Endodontic Clinic III (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology focuses on the identification and management of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial regions through microscopic, clinical, biochemical, or other forms of examination. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology includes histopathologic analysis of tissue samples, the investigation of, causes, and effects of diseases.

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology , complete 6.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology (1.0 FCE)

Begin thesis research (RST 9999Y)

DEN1002H Oral Pathology (0.5 FCE)

DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I (1.0 FCE)

DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology (1.0 FCE)

DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II (1.0 FCE)

DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I (1.0 FCE)

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

Program requirements​.

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology , complete 6.5 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine specialty is a four-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine is concerned with the diagnosis, nature, and primarily non-surgical management of oral, maxillofacial, and temporomandibular diseases and disorders, including dental management of patients with medical complications.

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

Years 2 and 4:

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine , complete 11.5 FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

General and Special Pathology (1.0 FCE)

DEN1211Y Oral Medicine I (1.0 FCE)

DEN1212Y Oral Medicine II (1.0 FCE)

DEN1113Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology III (1.0 FCE)

DEN1213Y Oral Medicine III (1.0 FCE)

DEN1313Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology II (1.0 FCE)

13 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S/F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

5 years full-time

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine , complete 11.5 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

research practicum (DEN1061H; 0.5 FCE); successfully complete an oral examination .

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is concerned with the prescription, production, and interpretation of diagnostic images of diseases and disorders of the craniofacial complex.

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology , complete 8.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

DEN1017H ++ Temporomandibular Disorders (0.5 FCE)

DEN1094Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology I (1.0 FCE)

Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

DEN1095Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology II (1.0 FCE)

Clinical and Experimental Radiobiology modules taken through the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

DEN1096Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology III (1.0 FCE)

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology , complete 8.5 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialty is a four-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is concerned with and includes the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment of disorders, diseases, injuries, and defects, involving the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions and related structures. Clinical activities are based primarily at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Humber River Hospital, and The Hospital for Sick Children. There is also additional participation at other University-affiliated teaching centres: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation, Lakeview Health, and the Rouge Valley Health Network.

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

• DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics (0.5 FCE).

DEN2051Y Surgical Orthodontics I (1.0 FCE)

DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease (1.0 FCE)

DEN3002Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Principles and Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1.0 FCE)

DEN3003Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1.0 FCE)

DEN3004Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4: Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck (1.0 FCE)

Principles of Surgery module taken through the Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (1.0 FCE)

DEN2052Y Surgical Orthodontics II (audit only)

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

• ​​​​​ DEN3001Y Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease (1.0 FCE)

MSc Program (Oral Medicine Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Oral Medicine specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral Medicine focuses on nonsurgical management of oral diseases including the management of oral mucosal and salivary gland diseases, temporomandibular disorders, and orofacial pain, the oral complications of systemic disease, and dental management of medically complex patients.

MSc Program (Oral Medicine Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

Years 1 and 3:

In the specialty of Oral Medicine , complete a total of 7.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

MSc Program (Oral Medicine Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

In the specialty of Oral Medicine , complete a total of 7.5 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded or credit is given when the course is completed.

MSc Program (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is concerned with the supervision, guidance, and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures and the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any abnormalities associated with these structures.

MSc Program (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics , complete 14.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

DEN2001Y Orthodontics 1: Advanced Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (1.0 FCE)

DEN2006Y Facial Growth and Facial Analysis (1.0 FCE)

DEN2010H Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic and Orthopedic Forces (0.5 FCE)

DEN2041H Interceptive Orthodontics Diagnosis and Etiology (0.5 FCE)

DEN1016H ++ Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction (0.5 FCE)

DEN2002Y Orthodontics 2: Biomechanics, Orthodontic Technique, and Practice Administration (1.0 FCE)

DEN2007Y ++ Craniofacial Anomalies (1.0 FCE)

DEN2009H Classic Theories of Craniofacial Growth (0.5 FCE)

DEN2011Y Craniofacial Morphology and Development (1.0 FCE)

DEN2042H Interceptive Orthodontics Seminars on Interceptive and Early Treatment (0.5 FCE)

DEN2003Y Orthodontics 3: Orthodontic Technique and Clinical Practice (1.0 FCE)

DEN2043H Interceptive Orthodontics Management and Technique (0.5 FCE)

​Program Length

Msc program (orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics): coursework-only option.

In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics , complete 14.5 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

MSc Program (Pediatric Dentistry Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc, Pediatric Dentistry specialty is a three-year full-time program. Pediatric dentists provide primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health diagnosis, care, and consultative expertise for infants and children through adolescence, including those of all ages with special care needs. The didactic program is centered at the Faculty of Dentistry, while the clinical program will be divided between the Faculty of Dentistry, the University-affiliated teaching hospitals and community-based Toronto Public Health dental clinic.

MSc Program (Pediatric Dentistry Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

In the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry , complete 23.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

DEN1062H Pharmacology of Dental Therapeutics (0.0 FCE)

DEN4003Y Pediatric Dentistry 3: Facial and Dental Growth and Development in Pediatric Dentistry (1.0 FCE)

DEN4004H Pediatric Dentistry 4: Child Behaviour Management (0.5 FCE)

DEN4006Y Pediatric Dentistry 6: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as Applied to Pediatric Dentistry (1.0 FCE)

DEN4007H Pediatric Dentistry 7: Therapy and Trauma (0.5 FCE)

DEN4009Y Pediatrics (1.0 FCE)

DEN4010Y Pediatric Medicine and Hospital Dentistry (1.0 FCE)

DEN4011Y Conscious Sedation and Anaesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry (1.0 FCE)

DEN4012Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4101Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory I (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4201Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review I (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4801Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry I (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4013Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4102Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory II (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4202Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review II (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4802Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry II (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4014Y Clinical Pediatric Dentistry III (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4103Y Pediatric Dentistry Theory III (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4203Y Pediatric Dentistry Journal/Literature Review III (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN4803Y Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentistry III (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

MSc Program (Pediatric Dentistry Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

In the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry , complete 23.0 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

​ Program Length

Msc program (periodontics specialty).

The Dentistry MSc, Periodontics specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Periodontics is concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function, and aesthetics of these structures and tissues.

MSc Program (Periodontics Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

In the specialty of Periodontics , complete 18.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

DEN1033Y Periodontology: Seminars and Clinics I (1.0 FCE)

DEN6061Y Literature Review in Periodontics I (1.0 FCE)

DEN6091Y Principles and Practice of Periodontics I (1.0 FCE)

DEN1034Y Periodontology: Seminars and Clinics II (1.0 FCE)

DEN1091Y Parenteral Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

DEN6062Y Literature Review in Periodontics II (1.0 FCE)

DEN6071Y Clinical Case Presentation I (1.0 FCE)

DEN6081Y Biomaterials and Implant/Reconstructive Dentistry I (1.0 FCE)

DEN6092Y Principles and Practice of Periodontics II (1.0 FCE)

DEN1035Y Periodontology: Seminars and Clinics III (1.0 FCE)

DEN6072Y Clinical Case Presentation II (1.0 FCE)

DEN6082Y Biomaterials and Implant/Reconstructive Dentistry II (1.0 FCE)

DEN6093Y Principles and Practice of Periodontics III (1.0 FCE)

MSc Program (Periodontics Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

In the specialty of Periodontics , complete 18.0 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

MSc Program (Prosthodontics Specialty)

The Dentistry MSc program, Prosthodontics specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Prosthodontics is concerned with the diagnosis, restoration, and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by the restoration of the natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.

MSc Program (Prosthodontics Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

In the specialty of Prosthodontics , complete 20.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

DEN1042Y Prosthodontics II: Key Concepts in Prosthodontics and Laboratory Management (1.0 FCE)

DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures (0.5 FCE)

DEN7011Y Prosthodontic Treatment Planning (1.0 FCE)

DEN7031Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars I (1.0 FCE)

DEN7041Y Prosthodontic Current Literature I (1.0 FCE)

DEN7051Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery I (1.0 FCE)

DEN7061Y Clinical Prosthodontics I (1.0 FCE)

DEN1070H ++ Advances in Dental Materials Sciences (0.5 FCE)

DEN7012Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations I (1.0 FCE)

DEN7032Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars II (1.0 FCE)

DEN7042Y Prosthodontic Current Literature II (1.0 FCE)

DEN7052Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery II (1.0 FCE)

DEN7062Y Clinical Prosthodontics II (1.0 FCE)

DEN7013Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations II (1.0 FCE)

DEN7033Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars III (1.0 FCE)

DEN7043Y Prosthodontic Current Literature III (1.0 FCE)

DEN7063Y Clinical Prosthodontics III (1.0 FCE)

MSc Program (Prosthodontics Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

In the specialty of Prosthodontics , complete a total of 20.0 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

PhD Program (Dental Biomedical Sciences Field)

The Dentistry PhD, Dental Biomedical Sciences field is intended for those whose career goal is to work at the forefront of their field in oral health sciences as an independent research scientist in an academic, governmental, or industrial setting. Completion of the PhD may take longer than the indicated program length below.

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

Students are normally admitted to a PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university. Students may also be admitted with an appropriate master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the intended field of doctoral study.

Students undertake customized programs, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students’ coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 required full-course equivalents (FCEs), 2.0 elective FCEs, and a thesis as follows:

Develop a thesis proposal , form a supervisory committee , and complete an ethics review (if applicable)

Years 1 to 4:

DEN1100H 0 Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

Complete any outstanding coursework

Year 5: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination .

Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.

Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.

Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.

Residency. Students must meet a minimum residency requirement of one year, though it is the Faculty of Dentistry's expectation that students will normally remain on campus for four years.

PhD Program (Dental Biomedical Sciences): Transfer

Transfer requirements.

• Highly qualified MSc students may be considered for transfer to the PhD program. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Students undertake customized programs, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student’s coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), 2.0 elective FCEs, and a thesis as follows:

Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

PhD Program (Dental Anaesthesia Specialty)

The PhD program, Dental Anaesthesia specialty is a six-year full-time program. The specialty in Dental Anaesthesia is designed to prepare dentists with a full range of sedation and anaesthetic techniques for dental patients, with the focus on deep sedation and general anaesthesia. The teaching facilities for this program are provided by the combined resources of Dental Anaesthesia in the Faculty of Dentistry and the Department of Anaesthesia in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Training is given both at the Faculty of Dentistry and at teaching hospitals affiliated with the University.

Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the PhD degree and certification in the chosen dental specialty. Program completion will be contingent upon completion of all requirements for the research and specialty training components of the program.

Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange the student’s coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

DEN1100H 0 Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE).

In the specialty of Dental Anaesthesia , complete 15.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

DEN1077H General Anaesthesia for Medical Procedures — Adult II

Years 4 and 5:

1.0 elective FCE in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

Complete any outstanding core or specialty-specific coursework

Year 6: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination .

PhD Program (Dental Anaesthesia Specialty): Transfer

Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the PhD in Dentistry in the specialty of Dental Anaesthesia. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Students undertake a customized program, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students’ coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.

Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

PhD Program (Dental Public Health Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Dental Public Health specialty is a five-year full-time program. This specialty consists of core subjects, with optional subjects chosen by students in consultation with the program director. Courses are given by the Faculty of Dentistry as well as other units, such as the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.

In the specialty of Dental Public Health , complete 7.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 to 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

Years 3 and 4:

PhD Program (Dental Public Health Specialty): Transfer

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Dental Public Health. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

PhD Program (Endodontics Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Endodontics specialty is a six-year full-time program. This specialty is designed to provide students with opportunities to acquire excellent clinical skills and comprehension of the underlying biology. Its components include: patient care, providing all aspects of endodontic treatment; topic-specific and current literature seminars; clinical conferences; core curriculum courses; rotation programs; research at the MSc level, including application for funding, preparation of manuscripts for publication, presentation at national and international research forums; and guest lectures. Students must complete a dental clinic rotation as part of the Endodontics specialty requirements.

Great emphasis is placed on self-learning in all of the program’s components. Students are encouraged to identify research topics, related to endodontic science or any other dental or non-dental scientific area. Through continual updating of courses and research schedules, the program aims to achieve a balanced platform of excellent specialty education and committed service to patients. Students are encouraged to join the Ontario Society of Endodontists, the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, and the American Association of Endodontists.

Students start the program in the Summer session. Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the PhD degree and certification in the chosen dental specialty. Program completion will be contingent upon completion of all requirements for the research and specialty training components of the program.

In the specialty of Endodontics , complete 18.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

DEN5021Y Graduate Endodontics Topical Literature 1 (1.0 FCE)

DEN5004Y 0 Single Tooth Replacement with Implant Supported Prosthesis

DEN5032Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 2 (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

Years 3 to 5:

DEN5004Y 0 Single Tooth Replacement with Implant Supported Prosthesis (1.0 FCE)

DEN5033Y Endodontics Current Literature Seminar 3 (1.0 FCE)

PhD Program (Endodontics Specialty): Transfer

Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Endodontics. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered. ++ Course is offered in alternate years.

PhD Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology specialty is a six-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology focuses on the identification and management of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial regions through microscopic, clinical, biochemical, or other forms of examination. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology includes histopathologic analysis of tissue samples, the investigation of, causes, and effects of diseases.

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology , complete 6.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

PhD Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Specialty): Transfer

Highly qualified MSc students, who are in the thesis option of the MSc program, may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology , complete 6.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

PhD Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine specialty is a seven-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine is concerned with the diagnosis, nature, and primarily non-surgical management of oral, maxillofacial, and temporomandibular diseases and disorders, including dental management of patients with medical complications.

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine , complete 11.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination within 12 to 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

Years 5 and 6:

Year 7: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination .

PhD Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine Specialty): Transfer

Develop a thesis proposal , form a supervisory committee , and complete an ethics review (if applicable).

Successfully pass a transfer examination within 12 to 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

PhD Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology specialty, is a six-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is concerned with the the prescription, production, and interpretation of diagnostic images of diseases and disorders of the craniofacial complex.

Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the PhD degree and certification in the chosen field of dental specialty. Program completion will be contingent upon completion of all requirements for the research and specialty training components of the program.

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology , complete 8.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

PhD Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialty): Transfer

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

PhD Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialty is a seven-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is concerned with and includes the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment of disorders, diseases, injuries, and defects, involving the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions and related structures. Clinical activities are based primarily at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Humber River Hospital, and The Hospital for Sick Children. There is also additional participation at other University-affiliated teaching centres: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation, Lakeview Health, and the Rouge Valley Health Network.

Students start the program in the Summer session. Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the PhD degree and certification in the chosen field of dental specialty. Program completion will be contingent upon completion of all requirements for the research and specialty training components of the program.

Years 1, 3, and 4:

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , complete 20.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1: The Physiologic Basis of Disease (1.0 FCE)

PhD Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialty): Transfer

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , complete 20.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3: Evidence-Based Literature Reviews in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1.0 FCE)

PhD Program (Oral Medicine Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Oral Medicine specialty is a six-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral Medicine focuses on nonsurgical management of oral diseases including the management of oral mucosal and salivary gland diseases, temporomandibular disorders, and orofacial pain, the oral complications of systemic disease, and dental management of medically complex patients.

In the specialty of Oral Medicine , complete 7.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

PhD Program (Oral Medicine Specialty): Transfer

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Oral Medicine. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

PhD Program (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics specialty is a six-year full-time program. The specialty in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is concerned with the supervision, guidance, and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures and the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any abnormalities associated with these structures.

In the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics , complete 14.5 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

Complete any outstanding core or field-specific coursework

PhD Program (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialty): Transfer

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

PhD Program (Pediatric Dentistry Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Pediatric Dentistry specialty is a six-year full-time program. Pediatric dentists provide primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health diagnosis, care, and consultative expertise for infants and children through adolescence, including those of all ages with special care needs. The didactic program is centered at the Faculty of Dentistry, while the clinical program will be divided between the Faculty of Dentistry, the University-affiliated teaching hospitals and community-based Toronto Public Health dental clinic.

In the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry , complete 23.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

PhD Program (Pediatric Dentistry Specialty): Transfer Option

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

PhD Program (Periodontics Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Periodontics specialty is a six-year full-time program. The specialty in Periodontics is concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function, and aesthetics of these structures and tissues.

In the specialty of Periodontics , complete 18.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

PhD Program (Periodontics Specialty): Transfer

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Periodontics. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

PhD Program (Prosthodontics Specialty)

The Dentistry PhD, Prosthodontics specialty is a six-year full-time program. This specialty is designed to prepare students for careers in the specialty of prosthodontics with particular emphasis on developing clinical teachers and researchers. Extensive clinical training is provided under close supervision in the Faculty of Dentistry Prosthodontics and the Implant Prosthodontic Unit. Strong surgical, communication, and interpersonal skills are developed in addition to the core prosthodontic skills.

Students are normally admitted to the PhD program with an appropriate master's degree, or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university in a discipline appropriate to the intended field of doctoral study.

In the specialty of Prosthodontics , complete 20.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty. Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact [email protected] for details.

PhD Program (Prosthodontics Specialty): Transfer

• Highly qualified MSc students in the thesis option may be considered for transfer to the Dentistry PhD in the specialty of Prosthodontics. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.

In the specialty of Prosthodontics , complete 20.0 required FCEs and 1.0 elective FCE as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

Successfully pass a transfer examination to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Population and Public Health (PhD)

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The School of Population and Public Health offers a research-oriented PhD program that enables students with a masters degree to advance their knowledge and skills in epidemiological and biostatistical methods. Students will further their research training by applying these methods to independent thesis research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students can pursue thesis research in a wide variety of topics related to the health of populations and the delivery of health services.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

The School of Population and Public Health and the Human Early Learning Partnership at UBC offer an ideal training environment for me to pursue population health research in collaboration with local communities that has the potential to impact equity in human development, child and youth health.

Lisa Ritland

Quick Facts

Program Enquiries

Admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Population and Public Health (PhD)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

• 24 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 24 students was $6,707.
• 38 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 38 students was $18,770.
• 17 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 17 students was $5,352.
• 57 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 57 students was $10,782.
• 22 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 22 students was $28,705.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

60 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 1 is in a non-salaried situation; for 3 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 56 graduates:

Sample Employers in Higher Education

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Employer BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Population and Public Health (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

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• Research Supervisors

Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors

These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Anis, Aslam (cost effectiveness of AIDS treatments; drug assessments – pharmacoeconomics; health care economics; health regulations, Health economics, rhematoid arthritis, biologic therapies)
• Bansback, Nick (inform policies and practices in health through the application of)
• Bhatti, Parveen
• Black, Charlyn (Public and population health)
• Brauer, Michael (Environmental and occupational health and safety; Health sciences; Public and population health; air pollution; built environment; Community Health / Public Health; environmental health; environmental epidemiology; healthy cities; remote sensing)
• Brussoni, Mariana (Developmental psychology; Psychosocial, sociocultural and behavioral determinants of health; Population health interventions; injury prevention; Children's outdoor play; Risky play; Parenting; health behaviour change; Implementation Science)
• Bryan, Stirling (Economics of health care, policy, from UK)
• Cox, Susan (Other medical sciences; Sociology and related studies; Arts (arts, history of arts, performing arts, music), architecture and design)
• Davies, Hugh William (Environmental and occupational health and safety; Health sciences; Public and population health; Antineoplastic drug hazards; Community Health / Public Health; environmental health; Exposure Assessment; Noise and Health; Occupational Health; Occupational Safety and Health)
• Deering, Kathleen (Medical, health and life sciences)
• Dummer, Trevor (health geography, cancer prevention, environmental exposures, health inequalities, geographic information science, obesity, risk factors, Environmental epidemiology and environment and health interactions, with specific emphasis on cancer etiology and cancer prevention)
• Elango, Rajavel (Protein Nutrition, Maternal-Fetal Nutrition, Childhood Malnutrition, Amino Acid Metabolism, Human Nutrition )
• Frank, Erica (Health sciences; Public and population health; Other education; Free accredited education; Preventive Medicine; Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Architecture; Holocaust studies; Exile Reintegration)
• Gadermann, Anne (Social determinants of health; Housing and homelessness; Quality of)
• Gilbert, Mark (Public and population health; Development, implementation, evaluation and scale-up of innovative sexual health programs; Gay men’s sexual health, including sexual health literacy; Synergistic and integrated dynamics of infectious diseases, mental illness and other conditions)
• Greyson, Devon (Health-related information practices of youth, parents, and families; Intersection between information practices and health behavior,; Cannabis use decision making in pregnancy and lactation; Vaccine confidence and decision making about vaccination; Disinformation in social media support communities; Online communication among young parents)
• Guhn, Martin (Developmental psychology; Psychosocial, sociocultural and behavioral determinants of health; social context and child development/well-being; Population health; social determinants of health)
• Henderson, Sarah (Environmental and occupational health and safety; wildfire smoke; air pollution; Extreme weather events; environmental health; radon gas; Food safety; Water quality)
• Janssen, Patricia (Health sciences; Public and population health; Gestation / Parturition; health of marginalized women; Lifestyle Determinants and Health; maternal child health; mobile health for pregnancy and parenting; Perinatal Period; social determinants of health)
• Joseph, K.S. (Pregnancy complications, preterm birth, fetal growth, infant mortality, neonatal)
• Kalua, Khumbo (Population health interventions; Infectious diseases; Global health; Epidemiology (except nutritional and veterinary epidemiology); Neglected Tropical Eye Diseases; Global Eye Health; Cluster Randomized Trials; Implementation Science; International Global Health; Community Based Research; Clinical trials)
• Karim, Ehsan (Biostatistical methods; Survey methodology and analysis; Statistical learning; Epidemiology (except nutritional and veterinary epidemiology); Public and population health, n.e.c.; Causal inference; Biostatistics; Statistics; Machine Learning; data science; Survey data analysis; multiple sclerosis)
• Kassam, Rosemin (Medical, health and life sciences; Child Health, Malnutrition, Adult Chronic Disease, Geriatrics)
• Kazanjian, Arminee (Cancer Survivorship, Knowledge Exchange and, Translation, Psychosocial oncology, Palliative care in cross-cultural context, Vulnerable populations, including women)
• Kershaw, Paul (child care, parental leave, work-life balance, social policy, social citizenship, responsibilities and rights, gender and politics, income assistance, child benefit package, social inclusion, neighbourhood effects on child development, Canadian federalism, Citizenship, detrimants of Health, social care)

Doctoral Citations

Sample thesis submissions.

• Developmental profiles of children assessed for autism spectrum disorder at kindergarten and grade 4
• Investigating access to hepatitis C testing and treatment in Rwanda and beyond
• Assessing access to medicines in Canada and beyond before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Air pollution, green space and dementia risk in Canada
• Involvement of nasopharyngeal angiotensin converting enzyme 2 in severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 infection and transmission
• Coronary revascularization and timing of treatment : comparative effectiveness of PCI and CABG in British Columbia
• Muddy molecules for pandemic protection : investigating the use of wetland sediment as a tool for the surveillance of avian influenza virus in wild waterfowl birds
• Methamphetamine use among people who use opioids : longitudinal patterns and the role of opioid agonist therapy
• Incidence of non-affective psychotic disorders and access to psychiatric care among adolescents in South-Western British Columbia
• Diabetes medication use and risk of breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer : a population-based cohort study
• Anti-hypertensive medications and risk of colorectal cancer in British Columbia
• Chemical contamination of globalized food systems : applying systems thinking to navigate a multi-level planetary health threat
• The burden of cystic fibrosis in British Columbia
• Care coordination among survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer : patient sharing, healthcare utilization, quality of care, and cost
• Examining validity evidence of HEARTSMAP-U for psychosocial screening in the post-secondary educational context

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Nursing (MPH/MSN)
• Master of Science in Population and Public Health (MSc)

Same Academic Unit

• Master of Health Administration (MHA)
• Master of Health Science (MHSc)
• Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (MSc)

Further Information

Specialization.

The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) offers both research-oriented and professional/course-based graduate programs.

Professional programs

• The Master of Public Health focuses on illness prevention and health promotion and integrates learning in epidemiology; biostatistics; the social, biological and environmental determinants of health; population health; global health; disease prevention and health systems management with skill-based learning in a practicum setting.
• The Master of Health Administration is a professional program for clinicians, administrators, researchers and managers who are seeking solutions to today’s complex health delivery issues. Take courses with a multi-disciplinary perspective in health systems, policies and management along with foundational business skills
• The Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (MSc OEH) program provides the skills and knowledge to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control chemical, physical and biological hazards in workplace and community environments.

Research-based Programs

• Master of Health Science (MHSc) applicants must have an MD or equivalent, including dentistry or veterinary medicine, and will learn skills that can be applied to their academic and clinical interests, bolstering their research abilities and opportunities.
• The Master of Science in Population and Public Health program teaches core knowledge and skills in epidemiological and biostatistical methods and allows students to gain research experience by applying methods to a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member. Students can pursue thesis research in a wide variety of topics related to the health of populations and the delivery of health services.
• The PhD program at SPPH is intended for students who wish to obtain advanced research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.

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Zeina Waheed

UBC’s School of Population and Public Health provides excellent training in health economics, healthcare systems analysis, data analysis, statistics, epidemiology, and qualitative methods. Studying at UBC also provides me with the opportunity to work with my supervisor, Dr. Stirling Bryan, who is...

Katherine Hastings

Vancouver is home to one of the leading IYS networks internationally. When I sought out to learn more about IYS and their potential (something that did not exist in the States at the time), it felt like a perfect fit for my interests in youth mental health and health services research. The more...

Heather (Hezy) Anholt

I came to UBC specifically to work with Dr. Chelsea Himsworth. Dr. Himsworth is known for her work with the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative and leads several impactful research projects on the epidemiology of zoonotic diseases, including the Vancouver Rat Project and research on high path...

I moved to Vancouver in 2018 and was fortunate enough to obtain an employment position at UBC. As a newcomer to Canada, I was immediately embraced by the people and culture of the University. Moreover, not only is UBC a leading research university in Canada, but it is also globally recognized....

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The Summer Program in Epidemiology aims to provide undergraduates with a comprehensive understanding of the vital link between mathematics, quantitative methods, and public health, helping them realize their interest in pursuing Epidemiology at a career or academic level. Through interactive coursework and hands-on experiences, participants develop analytical skills, track trends, identify risk factors, and devise effective public health strategies. Held in *Boston over six weeks, the program emphasizes quantitative proficiency and practical application through data analysis and strategy development. By gaining a solid understanding of statistical methods and epidemiological principles, interns are equipped for meaningful contributions to public health research, policy-making, and professional roles.

* Location may be subject to change at the discretion of The Department of Epidemiology 

During the program, interns will:

• Attend Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics courses.
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• Attend ODI workshops.
• Receive support from alumni mentors.
• Collaborate on research projects with faculty and postdocs.
• Deliver presentations to faculty, staff, current students, and fellow interns to share the conclusions of their research projects.
• Network with Harvard faculty and community members.
• Cultivate a peer social network through active engagement in various events and gatherings.

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