Overview
About the program
The Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of New Brunswick is supported by over 75 faculty members at UNB Fredericton and UNB Saint John across all major disciplines.
The program is recognized for its high quality students, and its program diversity and flexibility. Previous graduates of the program are employed in academia and in the private and public sector.
Programme Structure
Current students are researching topics such as:- Transgender advocacy
- Nurse staffing and adverse events in acute care settings
- Evaluation tools used in early education in Latin America
- Decolonization of knowledge production in heritage management
- Smart grid consumption displays
- Exercise response of individuals with health risks
- History of public audits in New Brunswick
- Forensic taphonomy (study of human decomposition) and stable isotopes
- Levels of worry and awareness of community support services among Canadian adults
- Women’s experiences as service providers and recipients during economic austerity in Greece
- University management of contingent faculty
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
General Studies View 6 other PhDs in General Studies in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- PhD applicants require a Masters degree with thesis, or equivalent research experience, and at least an A- average.
Applicants are to submit:
- A background statement that includes an explanation of the different disciplines the candidate will bring to their research topic and how they plan to use them in their research.
- A statement of research consisting of a five-page thesis/dissertation proposal (with working bibliography), which includes a paragraph explaining why they wish to pursue the degree
- A letter from the supervisor indicating their willingness to supervise the applicant (email is acceptable)
- Three academic references
- A sample of a sustained piece of academic writing (e.g.,term paper of 15-20 pages, or thesis chapter), solely authored by the candidate
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work taken at any postsecondary institution attended
- A completed IDST application questionnaire
Tuition Fee
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International
14325 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14325 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
8001 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8001 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Fredericton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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