About PhD Program,
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce the implementation of a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program – the first ever offered by a Canadian university. The program is aligned with the School’s Academic Plan 2019-2024 and will serve to bolster and strengthen public health and health systems capacity in Canada, and potentially, across the globe. It is especially relevant and timely, as we continue to face increasingly complex and challenging health and health system problems.
- Read more about the Program Launch: A Message from the Dean
- Read a welcome message from the DrPH Program Director: Ted Witek
- While our other doctoral programs are research-intensive, the DrPH focuses on accelerating the use of research evidence to inform practice and policy. As such, the DrPH program offers practice-based training and applied research skills. Students will develop and advance important key leadership, management, and public health practice competencies.
DLSPH is exceptionally well suited to deliver a DrPH program, given our outstanding Faculty with expertise in such areas as health system and public health leadership, evidence appraisal and public health, knowledge translation and implementation, public health policy and ethics, Indigenous health, and global health.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Master’s degree in a relevant public health sciences or health services-related discipline such as a Master of Public Health, Master of Science (with a health-related thesis), Master of Health Administration, or Master of Health Science, with an average grade equivalent to a B+ or better*
- At least five years of mid-level management experience in a relevant field or organization
- Candidates with less than five years of relevant experience may also be considered in exceptional circumstances
- On the DLSPH website you’ll find detailed program descriptions, admission criteria, and application instructions: (http://www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/students/future-students/) • Successful applicants must have a GPA of at least A- (3.7/4.0, 80%) in the admitting Master’s degree. • Demonstrated educational and/or professional experience that indicates a capacity to undertake researchoriented doctoral studies. DrPH applicants should have (5 years) mid-level management experience.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Each year the School offers awards to students based on academic achievement or contribution to the PHS student community. A description of these prizes can be found on the Student Awards & Funding – Internal page under School Prizes.
Application Requirements
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- V.
- Letter of Intent
- 2 Letters of Reference. One academic reference is recommended
Application Deadline,
Nov 21, 2025
Application Fee,
Please refer official website
