Overview
The Community Health and Epidemiology (MSc, PhD) program at Dalhousie University provides advanced training in epidemiological methods, biostatistics, and public health research. Objectives include developing skills to design and conduct population-based studies, analyze health data, and address community health issues. Unique features encompass a strong emphasis on research, interdisciplinary approaches integrating social determinants of health, and opportunities for thesis-based projects on topics like infectious diseases and chronic conditions.
Career Prospects
Graduates are prepared for roles in public health, research, and policy-making. Common paths include positions in government health agencies, non-profits, academia, and pharmaceutical research, with strong demand in Canada's healthcare sector.
Key Faculty/Staff
The program is led by faculty in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, including experts in chronic disease epidemiology, health policy, and biostatistics, such as Dr. Chris Parker (epidemiology of aging) and Dr. Susan Kirkland (population health research).
Unique Facilities and Partnerships
Students access the Centre for Clinical Research, population health databases through Nova Scotia Health, and partnerships with the Public Health Agency of Canada and international organizations like the World Health Organization for collaborative studies.
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