Amanda's PhD research explored weight-related health policy. As a student in the School of Public Health Sciences, Amanda collaborated with leaders in her field and had access to large cohort data sets for her analyses. Her work contributed to knowledge developed to inform future policies that aim to improve health for Canadians.
GRADflix: Research in 60 seconds
Tina Chan (MSc '20) conducted her research in the Interactive Data Exploration and Analysis Lab. Her research used gamification to increase peer support behaviour for people facing mental health challenges. Tina's self-produced, 60 second explainer video was ranked amongst the finalists in the 2019 #GRADflix graduate studies video competition.
Are you an undergrad thinking about a PhD?
We offer a direct entry into our PhD program for outstanding students with a BSc degree (or equivalent) and who have exceptional academic and research performance.
Did you know?
We offer a fast-track option for exceptional students planning to do a PhD.
Students in SPHS master's programs can apply to transfer into our PhD programs at the end of the first year of their MSc.