Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- four years - "The PhDHQ program is a four-year, i…Duration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Health SciencesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Doctor of PhilosophyAwards
- $5,888Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Master of Science in Health Quality (M.Sc. H.Q.) Program Structure The Master of Science in Health Quality (M.Sc.
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H.Q.) degree will prepare professionals for practice, research and education in the developing area of Health Quality, Risk and Safety. This two (2) year, part-time, interdisciplinary course-based program consists of eight (8) courses, including a supervised project. Participants will have two (2) mandatory, one-week intensive sessions in September and July/August of the first year; the remainder of the program will be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous study using interactive online videoconferencing. The program is of interest to practicing professionals, such as healthcare managers, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, allied health professionals, lawyers, engineers, business leaders, engineers, healthcare architects, IT specialists, and medical physicists. In addition, the program may appeal to those who wish to gain additional education and credentials to move into a healthcare quality position or role. Applicants to the M.Sc. H.Q. program Admission requirements are : Graduation with a minimum of a second class standing of 3.0 GPA from an accredited, baccalaureate-granting University A baccalaureate in a healthcare discipline, law, business, engineering, or policy studies is preferred; Undergraduate course in statistics and evidence of an understanding of research methodology, and/or quality improvement experience; A statement of interest in the program (maximum 1000 words) is requested to match the applicant's academic and work background with the objectives of the program; and A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Quality Program Structure The PhD in Health Quality will ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: Program of Study The program learning objectives of the PhD in Health Quality are: prepare health quality professionals for leadership roles in practice, education and research provide learners with skills to apply theoretical and practice knowledge of health quality, risk and safety to enhance safer healthcare for Canadians integrate theoretical and practical opportunities for learners to ensure graduates have acquired applied skills in quality, risk and safety ensure learners can articulate policy and legislative responsibilities and accountabilities for safer healthcare for Canadians support learners to apply for grants and awards to support research in health quality, risk and safety The program learning outcomes are that graduates will be able to: adopt and adapt conventional models of safety, risk and quality from multiple disciplines through critical reflection and analysis to answer health quality improvement problems advance knowledge of sociopolitical and organizational contexts about health quality education, research and application in practice critically appraise the philosophical, theoretical, and empirical foundations of the discipline of improvement science engage in all aspects of research including the philosophical stance, to methodology, methods, implementation, data collection, analysis, results and knowledge translation create media to publicize and disseminate quality improvement projects and research. design and justify the current state of improvement science from a theoretical perspective The Program || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$5,888 CAD / year≈ $4,329 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsQueen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's commits to full-time doctoral students "a guaranteed minimum funding package of $25,000 a year" for 2026-2027 in funding-eligible years (typically years 1-4), assembled from internal awards or fellowships (the Queen's Graduate Award), external awards, teaching assistantships or fellowships, research assistantships and the Graduate Research Fellowship. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards and Mitacs Globalink awards. SourcesView scholarship page
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- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines occurring early in the new year; Queen's directs applicants to the individual degree-program website for that program's deadline, and most acceptances are made in March…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Health Quality - Doctor of Philosophy cost?
CAD 5,888 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
four years - "The PhDHQ program is a four-year, i…, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: Program of Study The program learning objectives of the PhD in Health Quality are: prepare health quality professionals for leadership roles in practice, education and research provide learners with skills to apply theoretical and practice knowledge of health quality, risk and safety to enhance safer healthcare for Canadians integrate theoretical and practical opportunities for learners to ensure graduates have acquired applied skills in quality, risk and safety ensure learners can articulate policy and legislative responsibilities and accountabilities for safer healthcare for Canadians support learners to apply for grants and awards to support research in health quality, risk and safety The program learning outcomes are that graduates will be able to: adopt and adapt conventional models of safety, risk and quality from multiple disciplines through critical reflection and analysis to answer health quality improvement problems advance knowledge of sociopolitical and organizational contexts about health quality education, research and application in practice critically appraise the philosophical, theoretical, and empirical foundations of the discipline of improvement science engage in all aspects of research including the philosophical stance, to methodology, methods, implementation, data collection, analysis, results and knowledge translation create media to publicize and disseminate quality improvement projects and research. design and justify the current state of improvement science from a theoretical perspective The Program || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Queen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's commits to full-time doctoral students "a guaranteed minimum funding package of $25,000 a year" for 2026-2027 in funding-eligible years (typically years 1-4), assembled from internal awards or fellowships (the Queen's Graduate Award), external awards, teaching assistantships or fellowships, research assistantships and the Graduate Research Fellowship. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards and Mitacs Globalink awards. Sources View scholarship page
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