PhD in Family Medicine in Canada at UWO Canada




University Western University (UWO Canada)
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Type Public Research
Program Type thesis
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 3 years
Students 33,725
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Detailed Information of PhD in Family Medicine in Canada at Western University

Program Overview for PhD in Family Medicine in Canada:

The main goal of the PhD is to produce Family Physicians who will be competitive Family Medicine researchers at the highest levels of grantsmenship internationally.

The discipline of Family Medicine from a research perspective is at a critical juncture and in order to ensure the future of Family Medicine research PhD trained Family Physicians are fundamental. The PhD will promote an understanding of the theoretical foundations of Family Medicine; the design and conduct of research relevant to the discipline of Family Medicine and a commitment to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline of Family Medicine.

The Own Your Future doctoral professional development program creates career-ready graduates with the Power Skills necessary to excel in their studies and achieve their future goals. Assess your own strengths and opportunities for growth and focus on what you want to get out of your time here at Western.

These are the international student eligibility for the PhD in Family Medicine in Canada

B+ average in the undergraduate and master's degree. Completion of an MD degree. Canadian residency program or 5+ years in a Family Medicine practice if an international student.Must currently be practicing Family Medicine in country of residence.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the PhD in Family Medicine

B+ average in the undergraduate and master's degree. Completion of an MD degree. Canadian residency program or 5+ years in a Family Medicine practice if an international student.Must currently be practicing Family Medicine in country of residence.

These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Family Medicine to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in Family Medicine in Canada: are:

  • TOEFL(ibt): 86
  • IELTS(academic): 6
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The scholarships available for the PhD in Family Medicine are:


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The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Family Medicine in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Family Medicine in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

While at Western, you will want to devote your full energy to the successful completion of your studies, so we want to ensure that stable funding is available to you. Western guarantees minimum annual funding for doctoral students, from all sources, of $13,000 plus tuition. For doctoral students who start in September 2019 (September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020), the Doctoral Funding Guarantee for domestic and international students is $19,360. Other Financial Assistance:

  • Graduate Bursary Assistance
  • Work Study Program
  • Students with Disabilities
  • Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Bursary
  • Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Financial Support
  • International Student Awards
    1. Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
    2. Ontario Trillium Scholarships (OTS)
    3. Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships
    4. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
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