Dr. Thilina Bandara

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thilina Bandara is an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Saskatchewan. His research interests encompass Public Health System Services Research, Population Health, Immunization Programming, Policies, and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, with a strong focus on Health Systems Thinking. He has been actively involved in various research projects, notably addressing the impacts of COVID-19 on children, youth, and families, and is committed to enhancing immunization strategies across Canada. Dr. Bandara works collaboratively with principal investigators from various institutions to secure funding for innovative health initiatives, including developing systems to surveil and mitigate health impacts related to infectious diseases. His professional contributions are recognized through multiple grants from Canadian Institutes of Health Research and other partnerships aimed at strengthening public health responses and systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.