Occupational Health (Ph.D.)
Offered by: Occupational Health (Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences)
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Program Description
**This program is currently not accepting applicants.**
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Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses (2 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OCCH 700 | Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination. | 0 |
Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the program. | ||
| OCCH 706 | Ph.D. Seminar on Occupational Health and Hygiene. | 2 |
Ph.D. Seminar on Occupational Health and Hygiene. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A critical appraisal of the occupational health sciences literature which addresses issues in hygiene, safety, epidemiology and toxicology. Students will develop a critical sense of the literature and increase their understanding of different research paradigms. | ||
Students are encouraged to take up to 12 credits in areas pertinent to their specialty or in areas necessary to complete their knowledge of occupational health.