Health Informatics (PhD)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Health Informatics (PhD) cost?

  CAD 24,477 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  7 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Program specific requirements - Completion of a master's degree in health informatics from an institution recognized by UVic. - If you have a master's degree in a field other than health informatics, you should apply to our MSc in Health Informatics program and indicate in your letter of intent that you are interested in applying to the PhD program in the future. Admission to the MSc program does not guarantee you future admission to the PhD program. - Successful completion of a graduate level statistics course is required before application. - GRE scores must be submitted as part of the application. As part of your application, you must submit: - Three assessment reports. At least two should be from academics who can assess your capacity to conduct independent scholarly work and research. - A curriculum vitae that summarizes your education background, employment history, professional/academic affiliations, and other achievements such as publications or awards. - One or two sample publications or conference proceedings (if available). For each publication or proceeding, please include the full citation, indicate your percentage of contribution, your role and an electronic copy (preferably PDF). - Thesis or research project (if available). Please provide an electronic copy (preferably PDF). - Letter of intent summarizing why you are interested in earning the PhD in Health Informatics. Include your research interests and expectations of program in terms of personal and professional learning. - Indicate if you have made contact with a faculty member regarding a possible supervisory arrangement. Having a prospective supervisor is not required. Ensure you meet the minimum graduate school admission requirements . You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Learn about language requirements , including allowable exemptions and tests. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section less than 6.0 (Academic IELTS only, test centre or online; IELTS Academic One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT for tests taken after 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no section less than 4.0; for tests taken before 21 January 2026: 90 overall with no section less than 20 (iBT test centre or Home Edition; MyBest Scores accepted); PTE 65 with no skill less than 60; CAEL 70 with no component below 60; MET 64 with no section less than 60; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 with no component below 170. Test scores more than two years old are not accepted. Individual departments may set a higher standard. (Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, Language proficiency.) · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Requirement already met if English is your primary language, you hold a degree from a designated English-speaking country, or you hold a degree from a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English. Applicants who cannot provide proof may still be considered and complete UVic's University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with a grade of at least 80%, provided the prospective academic unit is willing to admit on that condition; UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September, and in an intensive four-week summer format. UVic does not accept university English preparation courses from other institutions. · GRE/GMAT: Program specific requirements - Completion of a master's degree in health informatics from an institution recognized by UVic. - If you have a master's degree in a field other than health informatics, you should apply to our MSc in Health Informatics program and indicate in your letter of intent that you are interested in applying to the PhD program in the future. - GRE scores must be submitted as part of the application. · Application fee: CAD 187.00 if any documents originate outside Canada; CAD 145.25 if all documents originate within Canada (payable online by credit card; the application is not processed until payment is received). Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, How to apply.

• Is there a scholarship?

  Note : Co-op or assistantship is based on availability and not guaranteed. All students are reviewed for graduate student funding annually. Funding is based on academic performance. We will consider students with a GPA of A- (7.0) or higher and adequate academic progress in the first year. There is a maximum of two years of graduate student funding available from the school. Students on leave are not eligible for this funding. You are encouraged to seek additional research funding opportunities through grants and additional financial assistance through university level awards, teaching assistantships and research assistantships. Awards - 1st year in PhD program - PhD students meeting the eligibility requirements will receive an entrance award. - 2nd year in the PhD program - PhD students meeting the eligibility requirements and making adequate academic progress in the first year will be eligible for a second year of funding. - MSc to PhD transfer students - Students who began in the MSc program and have successfully applied to PhD program will be considered for PhD first year funds after their successful admission to the PhD program. Example: A student applying in December 2019...