Study Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Health and Society at McMaster University in Canada, Faculty of Health Sciences
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Health and Society

Canada

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What will I learn?

The PhD program in Health & Society will apply an interdisciplinary, comparative, and critical lens to analysing and understanding health as a social and cultural process, construct, and outcome. It is the combination of these three perspectives, the ways that they interact with and build on one another, and a focus on both the social structural and cultural dimensions of health that makes the program distinctive in its area. The PhD program in Health & Society differs from many doctoral programs in this area in that it allows students to develop and pursue broader research interests that may be outside the typical focus on public health, demography and service management.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$6,307.20 (US$ 4,533) per year
Residence Costs- Single Room- 10,100 Full Year Fee (CAD)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Hamliton Campus (Main Campus)

1280 Main Street West,

Hamilton,

Ontario,

L8S4L8, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$6,307.20 (US$ 4,533) per year
Residence Costs- Single Room- 10,100 Full Year Fee (CAD)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Hamliton Campus (Main Campus)

1280 Main Street West,

Hamilton,

Ontario,

L8S4L8, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students with Masters degree in a related health and/or social sciences disciplineLanguage RequirementsApplicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About McMaster University

McMaster University is a global leader in innovative teaching, hands-on learning, and groundbreaking research that shapes the future.

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  • #1 in Canada for student services (Maclean’s 2026)
  • International scholarships and bursaries available

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