2021 Graduate Studies Information Week

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Join us for Graduate Studies Information Week

Monday, October 4, 2021 - Friday, October 8, 2021

There are a lot of options when it comes to pursuing a graduate degree. Whether you're contemplating a specific discipline, already know your dream program or are fresh to the idea of graduate studies, the Faculty of Heallth's Graduate Studies Information Week is for you.

During the week of October 4, we will be offering a series of online sessions to help you learn more about graduate studies and the comprehensive graduate studies and the comprehensive graduate programs in the Faculty of Health. Review details below and register for your session(s) of interest. Sessions will be hosted via Zoom.

FUNDAMENTALS OF GRAD STUDIES | MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Exploring graduate studies can be overwhelming. Professor Brian Laird, Associate Dean of Grad Studies at the Faculty of Health will help you learn the fundamentals of graduate studies such as program types, application and admission processes, timelines and requirements, how to prepare a strong application and more. Brian will take questions at the end of her presentation. You'll also be able to send in advance questions and have them asked anonymously during the live session.

GRAD STUDIES IN RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Students and researchers in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies examine the implications of leisure and leisure behavious on individuals, communities and society. Areas of focus include sport, business, therapeutic recreation, tourism and events.

Participants will learn about research, courses, funding and admission requirements and processes. You'll also have the opportunity to hear from the program team and current graduate students.

Programs represented:

GRAD STUDIES IN KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCES | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Students and researchers in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences are focused on an interdisciplinary approach to optimizing health, preventing injury and illness and extending the years of high-quality life. Research and coursework are focused in the areas of biomechanics, neuroscience and physiology and nutrition.

Participants will learn about research areas, courses, fudning and admission requirements and processes. You'll also have the opportunity to hear from the program team and current graduate students.

Programs represented:

GRAD STUDIES IN THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Researchers and students in the School of Public Health Sciences take an interdisciplinary approach to public and population health challenges in Canada and around the world. SPHS offers professional, online master's programs as well as research master's and PhD programs.

Participants will learn about research areas, courses, funding and admission requirements and processes. You'll also have the opportunity to hear from the program team and current graduate students.

Research programs:

Course-based, professional programs:

To attend, please register for your session(s) of interest via our online registration form. Registrants will receive links to attend each event via email. Can't attend live? Register to receive access to event recordings.

Please register before 10:00am (ET) on the day of the event you wish to attend.

Have questions about this event? Contact Jasmin English, Graduate Studies Marketing and Recruitment Specialist.