Queen's University

Overview

The PhD in Health Quality at Queen's University is an interdisciplinary, research-intensive program aimed at enhancing healthcare quality through evidence-based practices, leadership, and practical innovations. This program equips students with original research skills and prepares them for advanced roles in health quality across various sectors, including practice, policy, and academia.

What you'll study

The program spans four years and consists of a combination of coursework, an internship, comprehensive examinations, and a thesis based on original research.

Year 1

• Philosophy of Health Quality Science

• Research and Theory of Change Management and Leadership

• Qualitative Methods for Research in Health Quality

• Internship in Health Quality (summer)

• Current Topics in Health Quality

Year 2

• Fall: Comprehensive Examination

• Winter and Summer: Thesis Proposal Development

• Current Topics in Health Quality (during winter/summer)

Years 3–4 (Thesis phase)

• Oral Examination of the Thesis Proposal

• Ethics Review Submission Before Data Collection

• Data Collection, Analysis, and Thesis Writing

• Ongoing Mentorship with Faculty Supervisors, Including Expectations to Present and Publish Research

Internship Note: The internship is personalized to align with students' interests and aims to enhance their understanding of health quality in practice and policy contexts.

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the admission requirements set by Queen’s School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA) and provide all necessary academic documentation. Specific GRE/GMAT requirements and GPA cut-offs are not listed.

Career prospects

Graduates of the PhD in Health Quality program are well-prepared for leadership roles in healthcare organizations, policy-making bodies, and academic institutions. With a focus on improving healthcare quality, they can contribute significantly to the field through research, policy analysis, and practical applications of health quality principles.