Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- Full-time: 12 term(s)Duration
- Keele Campus, CanadaLocation
- Faculty of HealthField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Keele CampusCampus
- PhDAwards
- $18,000Fees
- Ask our teamScholarship
About this programme
Health This program focuses on examining the effects of health policies, health systems, healthcare programs, and related practices, norms, organization, and decision-making on health outcomes that are often inequitable. The MA and PhD in Health will stress the achievement of equity in health through policies, systems, practices and data analytics for improving social causes of inequity in health and the organization and delivery of health care.
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Applicants are to choose one program field at the time of application from the following options: Health Policy and Equity Health System Management and Health Data Analytics The specialized field in Health Policy and Equity (HP&E) is designed to ask questions and challenge assumptions that everyone accessing health care is treated equally, or has an equitable chance at good health. The field considers the determinants of inequity such as gender, poverty, age, race/ethnicity, migration status, and social exclusion. The specialized field in Health System Management & Health Data Analytics (HSM & HDA) uniquely brings these two areas together to examine the nature of data and evidence, and the complexity of decision making in the health system context. This specialized field seeks to contribute knowledge regarding both the technological and the socio-political aspects of how health system decisions are made and how system change occurs (or why it sometimes fails to occur). MA Program The MA program examines health policy and equity with emphasis on how societal economic, political, and social structures and processes influence health. Attention is given to how public policy shapes the a) social inequalities that cause disease and b) the organization and delivery of care. The program is critical social science-oriented and draws upon
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- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
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University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.5
- Study modeFull-time, Part-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Comprehensive examination(s) AND Dissertation. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements Official transcripts Statement of interest Writing sample 2 Reference letters Curriculum vitae Tentative supervisor for MA (proposed supervisor for PhD) Specified interest in one of the two specializations, full or part time English proficiency See Admissions Requirements for more details · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$18,000 CAD / year≈ $13,235 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2026-12-01
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Health - PhD cost?
CAD 18,000 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
Full-time: 12 term(s), as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Comprehensive examination(s) AND Dissertation. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements Official transcripts Statement of interest Writing sample 2 Reference letters Curriculum vitae Tentative supervisor for MA (proposed supervisor for PhD) Specified interest in one of the two specializations, full or part time English proficiency See Admissions Requirements for more details · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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