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PhD of Health Sciences
- Saskatoon, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A health sciences degree with four specialization tracks.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Health Sciences. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Health Sciences Specialist
- Health Sciences Research Assistant
- Related Entry-Level Professional
Curriculum
- Four tracks: Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning
- Pre-Physical Therapy (preparing for DPT applications)
- A pre-professional track for athletic training
- Occupational therapy
- Chiropractic and physician assistant programmes
- And Public Health. A five-year B.S. To M.S. Option exists in public health education and promotion.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70%
- plus demonstrated ability for independent research
- supervisor approval is required in many programs
- English proficiency if English is not the first language
- Grade/entry criteria: Cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the Master's degree.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline; demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study and research; supervisor approval required in many programmes
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 63
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic References
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $6,490 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $145 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Saskatoon |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Medicine |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate research awards and departmental scholarships are competitive and subject to degree, academic record, availability and supervisor or department selection; funding is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Graduate research awards and departmental scholarships are competitive and subject to degree, academic record, availability and supervisor or department selection; funding is not guaranteed.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $6,490 CAD per year. The application fee is $145 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 63, Cambridge 176.
Graduate research awards and departmental scholarships are competitive and subject to degree, academic record, availability and supervisor or department selection; funding is not guaranteed.