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As the world's first Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, we continue to ignite an interdisciplinary approach to optimize health, prevent injury and illness, and extend the years of high-quality life.<br><br>Our nationally and internationally recognized and respected master's program provides the opportunity to understand cellular to societal implications of physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle - preparing you for careers in a wide range of health fields.<br>In the Doctor of Philosophy program, you'll complete graduate courses including cross-disciplinary seminars and specialized graduate research seminars, complete comprehensive examinations, contribute to a growing body of knowledge through research and submit your work to peer-reviewed presentations and publications. Course work and research are focused in three fields: Biomechanics, Neuroscience or Physiology and Nutrition.<br>Every 15 seconds, a worker dies from a work-related accident or disease. The Faculty of Health offers the first interdisciplinary PhD program in Canada with a focus on Work and Health.<br><br>Concerns about workplace health are occurring in the context of rapid change in both the composition of the workforce and the nature of work. All of these developments point toward the need for academics and professionals who are better equipped to face the challenges of work related health in the 21st Century.<br>The Work and Health PhD spans the three units within the Faculty of Health, utilizing an interdisciplinary platform upon which to develop a broad understanding of issues as they relate to safe, healthy work environments and achieving a work-life balance.<br>Provides opportunities for cross departmental collaborations, access to courses and resources including dissertation committee members who can add different perspectives to tackle emerging research problems.