PhD in Epidemiology

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . The USask Ph.D. program in Epidemiology is designed to produce highly qualified epidemiologists capable of investigating complex population and public health issues, and independently designing and conducting quantitative research to address the biological and environmental determinants of health. As an Epidemiology Ph.D. student, you will actively engage in one or more areas of specialization. Through classroom instruction, hands-on experience in the research programs of faculty of the School of Public Health, and their own dissertation research, Epidemiology students will develop expertise in one or more of the following areas of specialization: Before applying, we recommend contacting a potential supervisor whose research areas align with your interests. Share your academic background and research goals. If they are accepting students, they will instruct you to begin a formal application. Epidemiology; neurological disorders; mental health and addiction; chronic conditions; population research; quantitative and qualitative methods Child health; aging in place; rural health; Indigenous health; holistic wellness; physical activity & physical literacy; community-based research Computer simulations||Associated statistical modelling||Spatial analysis||Machine learning Associate Professor of Nutrition Joint Appointment with the School of Public Health