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Doctor of Philosophy

The primary mission of the PhD program is to provide scholars with the disciplinary background and skills required to contribute to the development of our understanding of better ways of measuring, maintaining, and improving the public’s health. Examples of research conducted by PhD students includes but is not limited to: cancer epidemiology, clinical trials, cardiovascular disease, molecular epidemiology, vector-borne diseases, parasitology, mental health epidemiology and HIV/AIDS. Students are encouraged to work with faculty throughout the university since much of the work done in EPH is interdisciplinary.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences .

Select program: "Public Health" and your Concentration: Biostatistics (PhD or MS), Chronic Disease Epidemiology (PhD or MS), Environmental Health Sciences (PhD), Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (PhD) or Epidemiology Infectious Disease (MS), Health Informatics (MS) Health Policy and Management (PhD) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (PhD).

The GRE and TOEFL code for Yale GSAS is: 3987. A writing sample is not required.

The deadline is December 15th.

PhD Program

All PhD students are guaranteed five years of 12-month stipend and tuition support in the form of YSPH fellowships, teaching fellowships, traineeships and research assistantships. In addition to support for tuition and living costs, students receive a health award to covers the full cost of single-student Yale Health Plan Hospitalization/Specialty Coverage.

Faculty Advisors

PhD applicants are not required to secure a faculty mentor prior to applying to the program.

We expect applicants to provide information in their personal statement about the research they hope to conduct if admitted and to state the faculty in our department whose research aligns with their interests.

Diversity Research Awards

The PhD program in Public Health enhances commitment its PhD students who identify as underrepresented minority students, first-generation college graduates and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds by offering research awards to the top candidates admitted to the program. Each year a minimum of two PhD admitted students will be offered $2,000 each for research funds in addition to their financial aid package. Recipients have up to 2 years to spend these funds, which can be used for books, computers, software, conference travel, research travel or research supplies.

This funding is offered upon acceptance into the program. The criteria for the award is:

• Previous involvement in diversity-related initiatives in their community and/or volunteer activities helping underserved populations.
• Research interest in serving an underserved population

External Fellowships

Doctor of philosophy (phd) overview.

International Health, PhD

Bloomberg school of public health, doctor of philosophy (phd).

The STEM-designated  PhD program prepares students to become independent investigators in academic and non-academic research institutions and emphasizes contributions to theory and basic science.

Students interested in a doctoral research degree must apply to one of the Department's four concentrations. 

Program Concentrations

Global disease epidemiology and control, requirements for admission.

Applicants to the program must have a degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry, or a master's level degree or equivalent graduate training in epidemiology, statistics, international health, tropical medicine, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, or virology. Prior work experience is preferable. GRE scores are required.

Overall Program Goal

This program provides training for public health researchers who will use epidemiologic, immunologic and/or laboratory and statistical methods to design, implement, and/or evaluate disease control interventions for diseases of public health importance to under-served populations. Graduates will have a fundamental understanding of the pathogenesis, epidemiology, and control measures applicable to diseases of public health importance in disadvantaged populations throughout the world. Interventions to be studied will be primarily biomedical (e.g. therapeutic or prophylactic drugs, vaccines or environmental modifications), although there may be a behavioral component to effective implementation of such interventions.

Special strengths of the program are infectious disease epidemiology and vaccinology. Students can acquire a broad understanding of the methods needed to design studies and gain hands-on experience in the design, conduct an analysis of community and clinical trials and/or laboratory-based investigations, including the immunologic and biologic basis of responses to immunizations and other prophylactic or therapeutic interventions.

General Knowledge

Learning Objectives

• Describe the evolution of key approaches that have been applied in an attempt to address the major public health problems of underserved populations and to place these approaches in the context of general development, culture and health policies.
• Define the most important indicators of health status of underserved populations, identify databases and other sources of information for these indicators, and describe how changes in these indicators reflect changes in the health status of populations.
• Describe the epidemiology, biology, pathophysiology, modes of transmission, and strategies for prevention and control of the major infectious diseases of public health importance to resource-poor environments. Be able to argue for the appropriateness of specific strategies for prevention and control in selected circumstances. 

Research Skills

• Review and critique the relevant literature on a topic of interest.
• Place a research question in the context of current knowledge.
• Frame a research question in terms of study goals and specific aims. 
• Design a research study to address specific aims. Be able to differentiate between study designs and argue in favor of using a specified design as most appropriate to address that research question
• Develop and write a research proposal 
• Develop and justify a budget for a research proposal.
• Discuss the ethical issues involved in research in resource-poor environments and argue for a particular approach to addressing these ethical issues.
• Prepare an application to an IRB for ethical approval.
• Implement and manage a research study, monitor the progress of the study and the quality of data collected.
• Produce an appropriate statistical analysis of the data collected during the research project, and provide a reasoned interpretation of these results.
• Place the research findings in the context of current knowledge, identify limitations of the research, and be able to specify further areas for research.
• Analyze the policy implications and public health significance of the research findings.

Communications

• Make oral and poster presentations of research findings for professional audiences.
• Write manuscripts of publishable quality for the peer-reviewed literature that describe and explain research findings.
• Teach other students basic introductory materials in the student’s general area of expertise.

Advising Faculty 

Professorial level faculty are eligible to advise doctoral students. Please visit the Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Faculty webpage for a list of current advising faculty.  

Health Systems

Applicants must have a prior Master's degree in biological, health sciences, or alternatively in management or social sciences. Prior international or health systems experience is a significant advantage. GRE scores are required.

Educational Objectives

The overall goal of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the Health Systems Program is to produce the next generation of leaders in health systems research and practice, particularly in low- and middle-income country settings. Graduates of the PhD program in Health Systems should have the competencies to play leadership roles in: (a) health policy; (b) health planning, financing, and management; (c) monitoring and evaluation; (d) institution building and community development; (e) public health teaching; and (f) research on health systems, in low and middle-income countries or with disadvantaged populations in any part of the world. 

Overall Program Goal 

There are four overarching academic competencies applicable to each area of study that students are expected to master during the course of their doctoral program. Students should be able to: 

• Apply public health sciences to address health problems in vulnerable populations
• Provide leadership in health systems management and analysis
• Conduct independent research on health systems in low- and middle-income countries and vulnerable populations
• Communicate effectively with researchers, policymakers, and key stakeholders in health systems

Advising Faculty

Professorial level faculty are eligible to advise doctoral students. Please visit the Health Systems Faculty webpage for a list of current advising faculty.

Human Nutrition

The program seeks to attract and train future experts and leaders in public health nutrition across a range of professional interests and backgrounds. Entry into the doctorate in philosophy (PhD) program in Human Nutrition requires, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, preferably in nutritional, biological, food health or social sciences, public health practice, food security, economics or health policy with a minimum of one year of post-baccalaureate experience which can take the form of a master’s degree, a dietetic internship, medical training or other relevant work experience. GRE scores are required.

The doctoral program in Human Nutrition is designed to train professionals to identify, understand and solve, through scientific methods, problems of public health importance in human nutrition. Graduates are expected to assume leadership roles in academia, government, industry and other private-sector enterprises. They will be expected to advance knowledge in human nutrition through research and advocate the application of such knowledge through public health policies and programs.

There are five overarching academic competencies, applicable to each area of study, that students are expected to master during the course of their doctoral program. Students should:

• Understand the biochemical, molecular, epidemiological, social and behavioral fundamentals of human nutrition
• Comprehend the complex interrelationships between food-and-nutrition and health-and-disease in diverse populations
• Master quantitative and qualitative analytic skills required to understand, critically evaluate and conduct nutrition research
• Be able to integrate ethical principles and standards in the conduct of human research
• Develop the professional skills necessary to communicate effectively 

Students in the doctoral program in Human Nutrition are expected to gain knowledge and master skills in the following broad content areas of the curriculum, each with sub-areas of specialization:

Nutrition and Health

Sub-areas: Nutrition over the life span, social, cultural and behavioral influences, food and nutrition policy.

This content area of the curriculum has core competencies that can be addressed in a flexible manner, and in consultation with a student’s academic adviser.

Learning Objectives – Know and understand:

• Nutritional processes in each stage of life
• Age-, disease- and physiologic state-specific nutrient requirements
• Social, political and cultural contexts influencing nutritional status of individuals and populations 
• Pathological processes and how they influence nutritional well-being and vice versa
• Development and application of evidence-based food and nutrition policies

Biochemistry and Metabolism

Sub-areas: Nutrient metabolism

Minimum requirements in the area of metabolism would provide candidates with the biochemical and metabolic fundamentals of nutritional science. 

• Biochemical and metabolic pathways of macronutrients and micronutrients
• Relationship between cell structure and metabolism and nutrient functions
• Genetic basis of nutritional interactions and requirements

Research Methodology

Sub-Areas: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Epidemiology, Research Proposal Development, Qualitative Research Methods

Minimum required competencies in research methodology provide candidates with quantitative and qualitative knowledge and skills for understanding and conducting research in human nutrition. 

Learning Objectives – Know and understand concepts and terms:

• Compose research questions
• Link nutrition research questions to appropriate study design, methods, analysis, interpretation, and writing
• Be familiar with underlying principles, methods of collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data
• Demonstrate ability to analyze a nutrition-related (e.g., dietary or nutritional status) data set
• Understand the use of nutrition reference data
• Demonstrate competence in one primary statistical software and data management package
• Understand the principles and use of nutrition-related laboratory techniques, equipment and field assessment methods 

Professional Skills

Sub-areas: Grant writing, scholarly publishing, teaching and public speaking, ethics, information technology

The goal of the professional skills core curriculum is to provide the student with exposure to or experiences in important skills necessary to work effectively as a professional at the doctoral level. Development of these competencies occurs through the academic process of the degree rather than through didactic coursework per se.

To support students in transitioning from coursework to thesis research, Dr. Caulfield leads the Doctoral Seminar in Proposal Development. Through the sequence, HN doctoral students (or those in other programs with research interests in nutrition) are engaged in career planning, identifying opportunities at Johns Hopkins, speaking and communicating their research ideas, persuasive written communication to various audiences, seeking research funding, and grant writing and budgeting. By the end of the sequence (2nd quarter of year 2), students are expected to have a solid draft of their research proposal and are planning for completion of the proposal and their oral exams. To support this process, and to reflect the academic work involved, students also sign up for varying credits of special studies with their adviser.

We encourage students to write and publish peer-reviewed scientific papers in addition to their thesis throughout their doctoral program. Dr. Gittelsohn offers a 2-quarter special studies course designed to assist students in writing their first research article for publication, or students may sign up for special studies with their adviser.

Professorial level faculty are eligible to advise doctoral students. Please visit the Human Nutrition Faculty webpage for a list of current advising faculty.

Social and Behavioral Interventions

Entrants into the program must have professional experience and a master’s degree in the health or social sciences. GRE scores are required.

The program exposes students to applied social science and health education/communication theory and methods for health-related research, program implementation, and evaluation. Coursework emphasizes theoretical and methodological approaches within applied medical anthropology and social determinants of health, qualitative and quantitative methods, competency within a specific cultural/geographic area, and principles and methods for community-based intervention research.

Professorial level faculty are eligible to advise doctoral students. Please visit the Social and Behavioral Interventions Faculty webpage for a list of current advising faculty.

Program-Specific Requirements and Courses

Course location and modality is found on the BSPH website .

Global Disease Epidemiology and Control 

Global disease epidemiology and control course requirements .

All required courses must be taken for a letter grade with the exception of courses only offered for pass/fail. For additional information regarding policies and requirements, please  view our departmental Academic Guide  published August of each academic year. 

Updates regarding course availability can be found on the BSPH Course Directory System.    

Although students take several biostatistics and epidemiology courses in this program, 340.694.81 Power and Sample Size for the Design of Epidemiological Studies is a highly recommended course online in 3rd term that is helpful in preparing for the comprehensive examinations and in preparing proposals.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of offerings in other schools of the University. The Institute of the History of Medicine in the School of Medicine is a unique resource; the courses most relevant to GDEC students are History of International Health and Development and History of Health and Development in Africa. (http://www.hopkinshistoryofmedicine.org/content/course-descriptions)

Health Systems Course Requirements

All required courses must be taken for a letter grade with the exception of courses only offered pass/fail. Any application to waive courses must be made in writing (with approval from the adviser) to the coordinator at least 1 term prior to the start of the course. Even if waivers are granted, students are responsible for course content on comprehensive exams.  For additional information regarding policies and requirements, please  view our departmental Academic Guide  published August of each academic year.  

Updates regarding course availability can be found on the BSPH Course Directory System.

Although students take several biostatistics and epidemiology courses in this program, 340.694.81 Power and Sample Size for the Design of Epidemiological Studies is a highly recommended course online course in 3rd term that is helpful in preparing for the comprehensive examinations and in preparing proposals.

The Health Systems Program also offers a Health Economics “specialization” which tracks with school wide standards set out by the interdepartmental PhD Program in Health Economics. For further information on these courses, see the Health Systems Program Coordinators. 

Human Nutrition 

Requirements .

Students are expected to take 6 quarters and at least 96 credits of coursework to satisfy the educational requirements for the Human Nutrition program, pass a written and an oral comprehensive exam, a final oral defense and successfully complete a thesis research project.

At least two thirds of course credits that are required are associated with the core content areas common to all doctoral students (about 64 credits). The exact number of required core course credits taken by a student will vary depending on specific choices made by the student in conjunction with their adviser. To complete the remainder of their coursework requirements, students will choose elective courses and special studies. Thus, about 25-35 credits will be completed through electives chosen by the student in conjunction with their adviser, depending on their unique career goals and research interests.

The goals of the doctoral program form the basis for the four core content areas of the educational program: Metabolism, Research Methods, Nutrition and Health, and Professional Skills. Students are required to take specific courses in each of these four content areas in order to develop the competencies expected of all doctoral-level nutrition professionals. Within each content area are various sub-areas that more clearly define the content area and provide the basis for identifying minimum competencies for all doctoral candidates. Agreement about these competencies, in turn, led to the development of the core curriculum requirements.

Human Nutrition Course Requirements

All required courses must be taken for a letter grade with the exception of courses only offered for pass/fail. For additional information regarding policies and requirements, please  view our departmental Academic Guide  published August of each academic year.  

Updates regarding course availability can be found on the BSPH Course Directory System. 

Although students take several biostatistics and epidemiology courses in this program, 340.694.81 Power and Sample Size for the Design of Epidemiological Studies is a highly recommended online course in 3rd term that is helpful in preparing for the comprehensive examinations and in preparing proposals.

Social and Behavioral Interventions

Requirements and courses.

During the 1st and 2nd term of each academic year, each doctoral student should develop a course plan. This can be done through discussions with the adviser and through the individualized Goals Analysis that will be part of the Special Studies requirement for Educational Program Development. This should be reviewed and discussed with the student’s adviser. If changes are needed the student is requested to discuss and get approval from their adviser. 

If students have particular interests that cannot be met through existing course offerings, requirements for these topic areas can be met through special studies courses after students have requested permission to substitute course requirements using the Course Waiver Form. Such courses, when carefully developed, are an excellent way for doctoral students to gain requisite knowledge and skills, and they give students the opportunity to work closely with faculty and pursue specific intellectual interests. These courses need to first be negotiated with sponsoring faculty and agreed upon by the academic advisers. Once substitutions are approved the Course Waiver Form should be completed and submitted with the student’s tracking sheet via CoursePlus. Students are given access to the tracking course at the beginning of each year by the Academic Program Administrator. Students may take courses at any of the Schools within the Johns Hopkins University system. A full listing of University courses can be accessed here .

SBI CURRICULUM 

Unless otherwise specified all required courses must be taken for a letter grade with the exception of courses only offered for pass/fail. For additional information regarding policies and requirements, please  view our departmental Academic Guide  published August of each academic year.  

A. General Requirements

This area of requirements is designed to give students broad knowledge of global public health issues and grounding in epidemiology, disease prevention, and statistics.

B. SBI Program Course Requirement 

These nine courses provide students with the theoretical and methodological base necessary to be a competent and educated social scientists working on global health issues in the social sciences.

Doctoral students who were Master’s students in SBI and have already taken PhD required courses can apply for a waiver for SBI program core requirements. If students have taken more than three years off between degrees, they will still have to earn at least 64 credits during the PhD program. For students who have taken a similar course at other schools, waivers will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis (upon submission of the relevant syllabus and, in some cases, an exam on the content area). 

Although the SBI program seminar in the 2nd and 3rd terms (224.861 and 224.862) is not required for PhD students, they are encouraged to register or informally attend sessions as a way to connect to the rest of the SBI cohort or to get information relevant to specific doctoral interests.

C. School-wide Doctoral Requirements

The following three courses are required of all doctoral students in the School. They provide an overview of the appropriate role of research in the public health endeavor and how to conduct research ethically with integrity.

For each of the following topic areas, students may propose any university course (including special studies) that meets the learning objectives associated with each topic area. After most topic areas is a list of pre-approved courses. 

D. Research Design and Methods (7 credits)

The learning objectives for this area are to: (a) understand the fundamentals of designing research studies, (b) expand the student’s knowledge and facility with a core research methodology, such as social network analysis, or survey research, and (c) gain a working knowledge of how to appropriately evaluate a social or behavioral intervention. 

Although students take several biostatistics and epidemiology courses in this program, PH.340.694 Power and Sample Size for the Design of Epidemiological Studies I  is a highly recommended online course in 3rd term that is helpful in preparing for the comprehensive examinations and in preparing proposals.

E. Social and Behavioral Sciences (9-12 credits)

This area covers a broad range of issues and topics and is meant to provide a core foundation in the social and behavioral sciences. The learning objectives for this area are to: (a) understand the major social determinants of health, (b) gain an understanding of multi-level influences on health behaviors, including social, policy, familial, dyadic, and environmental forces that affect health behavior, (c) gain broad knowledge of the major theories of behavior change, (d) understand the theoretical basis and components of major types of behavioral health interventions, such as health education and communication, social marketing, and structural and policy-based interventions, (e) gain a comprehensive understanding of the association between health behavior and health outcomes, and (f) understand how community-based behavioral health initiatives are designed and implemented. This list is not comprehensive. Other courses in social and behavioral sciences offered in the School of Public Health, the School of Arts and Sciences, or elsewhere in the university can be substituted with permission of the PhD Program Coordinator.

F. History, Geography, Culture, and Linguistics (6 credits)

The main learning objective associated with this topic area is to prepare students for dissertation fieldwork with regard to knowledge of the history, geography, culture, and language specific to the population they plan to study. Given that there is no required set of courses for this topic area, students and their advisers should include in their course plan which of the two options below the student will pursue:

Option 1 includes a combination of direct study courses across the University that is relevant to the student’s fieldwork area, including language study. Students who are unable to obtain a field practicum prior to their dissertation fieldwork may benefit from this option. A minimum sum of 6 units is required.

Option 2 requires enrollment in a special studies course plan (minimum of 6 credits; student enrolls in credit requirement all at one time) with the student’s adviser. The special studies should integrate a pre-approved reading list and attendance or participation in at least three cultural, ethnographic, historical, or political activities related to the country or field site for the student’s dissertation. Examples of such activities include but are not limited to: review of a related film or documentary, informational meeting with community or health systems representative, seminar attendance, cultural fest attendance/participation, etc. As part of this requirement, students prepare a short paper or essay summarizing their experience and/or findings in the context of their proposed fieldwork or study proposal.

The overall goal in providing these two options is to enable students to fulfill this requirement within the contexts of their dissertation fieldwork, intellectual needs, and/or course availability. For example, enhancing language skills may be appropriate for some students, but not others. Students should also use this area to become familiar with ethnographic, sociological, historical and economic literature in the area – as well as become familiar with regional medical systems and literature on ethnomedical beliefs and practices. 

G. Public Health Problem Area (6 credits)

The learning objective for this topic area is to acquire detailed knowledge of the public health problem area that the student plans to examine in their dissertation research (e.g., HIV/AIDS, violence, family planning, malaria, mental health, adolescent health, maternal/child health, water and sanitation, nutrition). The student should consider the following aspects of the health issue of interest: (a) epidemiology (b) regional and global variations (c) biologic aspects and medical treatment, (d) social and behavioral interventions addressing the health issue, (e) policy issues relevant to the health issues, and (f) social aspects such as stigma and discrimination associated with the health issue or its interventions.

General PhD Requirements

Residency & outside department course requirements.

The total number of course credits to be earned depends upon individual program requirements. But, to meet the Residency requirement, students must complete a minimum of 64 credits of didactic courses in four consecutive terms. When general and program-specific requirements total less than 64, the difference may be made up in electives. Thesis Research (820 series) may not be included in the count, but special studies earning credit that are part of a program’s requirements only (840 series) are admissible.

The School also requires that 18 credits must be satisfactorily completed in formal courses outside of the IH Department. Among those 18 credits, no fewer than three courses must be satisfactorily completed in one or more departments of the School of Public Health. The remaining outside credits may be earned in any department or division of the University.

Teaching Experience Requirement 

For the most up-to-date policy on teaching assistants, please view our Academic Guide . 

Departmental Written Comprehensive Examination

The written comprehensive exam is offered annually soon after the end of the second or fourth term, depending on the program, and is two days in length. Although most of the material is covered in specific courses, it must be understood that graduate education involves much more than the accumulation of specific course credits. Thus, students are responsible for the material, regardless of the particular curriculum followed. Students in the GDEC and Health Systems programs will take the comprehensive exam at the end of their first year. Students in the SBI and Human Nutrition programs will take the exams in January of their second year. The dates of the exam are announced in the fall.

A minimum overall grade of 75% is required. Those scoring below this level must retake the entire examination at a specially arranged offering 6 months later. Only one reexamination is permitted. Students failing twice are terminated from the doctoral program. MSPH students who pass the PhD examination must enter the PhD program within 3 years of graduation or retake the exam and pass it again.

Students should plan to take the exam when coursework is essentially completed since questions will cover both required courses and those representing the elected field of specialization and research. Because of the infrequent offering, however, students may have to take the exam before the final completion of coursework. While the exam may be taken whenever the student and adviser feel prepared, the timing does not affect the breadth and depth of coverage of course material. Not taking the exam with the rest of the cohort will delay a student’s timeline to completion and will likely lengthen their time to completion for the program.

Students must  NOT  pass along exam questions to future generations of students,  NOT  post questions and/or answers online,  NOT  seek, solicit, accept, or consult content from prior comprehensive exams, and  NOT  share or publicize any content from the comprehensive exam in any form with anyone at any time.

Students who require exam accommodations must get the accommodations approved by  Disability Support Services at the Bloomberg School of Public Health .

Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) 

In order to undertake research leading to a thesis, the student must prepare a research protocol acceptable to a Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC). The objective of the TAC is to provide continuity in the evaluation of the progress and development of the student’s thesis work. The TAC is expected to: counsel the student in protocol preparation; determine the protocol’s acceptability as a basis for actually carrying out the research; and provide guidance during the conduct of the research and the writing of the thesis.

The TAC should be formed as soon as the student has selected a tentative research topic. This will normally be by the time that coursework has been completed and the Departmental Written Comprehensive Examination has been taken and no later than when the student takes their Preliminary Oral Exam. The student and their adviser decide on the composition of this committee. The Committee will have at least 3 members: the adviser, a second faculty member with advising privileges in the student's department, and at least one faculty member(s) from another program or department. We encourage students to consider adding a fourth and even a fifth member if they provide needed expertise to advise the student appropriately on their thesis topic. Students should have no more than five members total. TAC members from outside of JHU can be approved (for example, a project PI) after consultation with the student’s adviser about the composition of the student’s TAC. For such requests to be approved a student must have three members of their TAC within JHU, of whom one is their adviser, and their 4th member can be from outside of JHU. At least two of the TAC members must be tenure-track faculty eligible to serve on School examining committees. The proposed members must be approved by the adviser and the relevant PhD Concentration Director. Students will complete the Thesis Research Documentation Form (PDF) and upload it to their Portfolio once they have selected a TAC and no later than at the time of their Preliminary Oral Exam.

The TAC (3-5 members), the departmental oral examination committee (4 members), the Schoolwide Preliminary Oral Examination Committee (POE) (5 members), and the Committee of Final Readers (CFR) (4 members) are four separate entities. Although it is desirable to provide for overlapping membership, the adviser is the only individual who must be a member of all four committees.

The first meeting of the TAC should occur when the student is developing their thesis proposal. A written progress report should be submitted to the TAC by the student at the time of the meeting and then should be uploaded to the student’s Portfolio. This progress report, and all subsequent progress reports, should follow the format described in the following section. Following the meeting, the adviser will discuss this evaluation with the student and will then approve the report in the student’s Portfolio as part of the student’s academic file.

It is a requirement that the student meet at least every 6 months (either in-person or via phone/Zoom) with the entire TAC during the thesis phase of the program. Students will submit written progress reports, which will be read and evaluated by the TAC. It is the responsibility of the Department to provide administrative oversight of the TAC to ensure that the student meets and submits reports. Although a once yearly meeting and report is required by the school, the DIH department requires students meet with the TAC more frequently, ideally every 6 months during the conduct of their thesis research, and to prepare a progress report with any questions for the TAC for each meeting. Students who are working outside of the country or at distant sites within the country are not required to return in person for annual TAC meetings, although in-person participation is desirable.

Non-Thesis Related Research Experience

All PhD students must complete a research experience in addition to their doctoral thesis work. This is typically conducted with the student’s adviser or other faculty member prior to beginning doctoral thesis work. This can take a variety of forms including participating in the development and planning of a new research project, development of data collection instruments for a research project, conducting analysis of existing data, or completing an entire, small research project on a topic other than the thesis topic. It is also possible to fulfill this requirement through an internship or practicum with a foundation, nongovernmental organization, or government or private industry entity, provided it includes a significant research training component. The PhD is a research degree and obtaining a variety of practical training in research is an integral part of the learning process. Once this experience is completed, please fill out the Non-Thesis Related Research PDF Form found in the Portfolio library and upload it to the indicated Portfolio touchpoint.

Thesis Proposal Approval

Regardless of the mode and timing of the general presentation of the proposal, the TAC members will provide continuing guidance in its development. After the student has passed the University Preliminary Oral Exam and before the student begins fieldwork on the dissertation, the TAC should be satisfied that the proposal is of acceptable quality to be implemented, at which point the student must obtain the TAC members’ signatures on the Thesis Proposal Approval Form found in the Portfolio library and should be uploaded to the student’s Portfolio touchpoint. After approving the thesis proposal, the TAC is expected to continue offering suggestions for further improvement, especially in light of unexpected difficulties encountered in the field.

Realistically, it is not always possible for the student to carry out in the field the specific study designed and presented at the preliminary oral exam. In such cases when the topic of the study changes entirely or if the proposed research undergoes substantial changes, the student must submit a new thesis proposal to the TAC. The TAC approves the proposal and the student will then submit a new Thesis Proposal Approval Form to their Portfolio. If the student’s TAC changes, the student will need to submit a new Thesis Research Documentation Form and a new Thesis Proposal Approval Form. 

ORAL EXAMS AND DEFENSE 

Departmental oral exam.

The purpose of the departmental oral examination is to determine whether the student is adequately prepared to conduct research. Because the department requires the student to have a proposal for their research in hand and to provide this proposal to the examining committee in advance of the examination, the student may receive constructive criticism of the proposal as part of feedback associated with the examination. 

Specific procedures for the examination are as follows: 

• The student, in consultation with their adviser, identifies at least four IH faculty (two faculty must be at least at the level of Associate Professor or Professor to serve as the chair and sub-chair for the exam of which the adviser cannot serve either role) of the committee. At least two faculty must have primary appointments in the International Health Department, of whom one can be the student’s adviser. The other two faculty must at least have a joint appointment with IH. One member with a primary appointment in IH must be from the student’s program area. One faculty member should be identified as an alternate and cannot count as one of the two required faculty with a primary appointment in IH. Two scientist track faculty are able to sit in the departmental exam committee at the same time. If the student’s adviser does not have a primary appointment with IH then at least two other faculty on the committee, excluding the alternate, must have a primary appointment with IH.
• Copies of a research proposal are to be circulated to all participating faculty at least 2 weeks in advance of the exam. 
• Departmental Oral Exam must be taken  at least 30 days  before the Schoolwide Preliminary Oral Exam. When planning this, students should first meet with Elisabeth Simmons, the Academic Program Administrator, to discuss requirements for both exams and timing.
• The most senior faculty member other than the adviser will act as Chair of the examining committee. The Chair is responsible for maintaining an atmosphere of constructive criticism, ensuring that each faculty member has adequate opportunity to question the student, and limiting the total duration of the exam to a maximum of two hours.
• The oral exam will produce one of three results: (1) Unconditional Pass; proceed with the Schoolwide Preliminary Oral as scheduled; (2) Conditional Pass; before proceeding as scheduled, the student should strengthen their competence in certain identified areas of weakness; or (3) Failure. 

Only one reexamination is permitted. Anyone failing the departmental oral examination twice will be terminated from the doctoral program. Students must formally schedule their Departmental Oral Exam with Elisabeth Simmons at least 2 weeks in advance.

Schoolwide Preliminary Oral Exam

The Schoolwide Preliminary Oral Examination must be taken no later than the end of the student’s second year in the PhD program. Students must have completed their ethics requirement before taking the Schoolwide Preliminary Oral Exam. Students should keep in prior to taking this exam they should have passed the Departmental Oral Examination. 

All members of the examining committee represent the department of their primary appointment except the student’s adviser who would represent IH if they have a joint appointment. The committee of five members includes the student's Thesis adviser, one other IH faculty member, and three members from at least two other departments in the University, of whom one must be from JHSPH. The most senior faculty member from outside the student’s department will serve as the chair and must hold the rank of full or Associate Professor. One adjunct faculty, one scientist track faculty, or one visiting professor may serve on the committee but may not serve as the chair or adviser. Exceptions to this only apply if a student had an adviser assigned to them prior to having their rank changed in which case they can continue to advise the student and can serve on the committee. Two alternates should be identified. One alternate is an IH faculty while the other is from outside the student’s department. Students should be aware that an alternate who may need to serve in place of the committee chair must be of the rank of Associate or full Professor and be from outside the Department of International Health.

The examination’s purpose is to determine whether the student is sufficiently knowledgeable of the general field of public health and is capable of undertaking independent research in a specialized area of interest. The question period of about two hours considers the student's coursework as well as the feasibility and logical consistency of any research proposal. The examination is not meant to be a proposal defense; rather, a research proposal permits the student to be questioned on areas of expertise and public health problems with which the student is familiar. 

Three results of the examination are possible: (1) unconditional pass; (2) conditional pass; and (3) failure with the possibility for one reexamination. When the second or third outcomes occur, the examining committee is expected to set time limits for the satisfaction of conditions or the reexamination. In case the examining committee fails to set time limits, they will be established by the IH Curriculum and Credentials Committee. In no case may the time allowed exceed one year. Only one reexamination is permitted. Students failing the University Preliminary Oral Examination twice will be terminated from the doctoral program. 

For both the Departmental and Schoolwide Preliminary oral examinations, the student may need to begin polling faculty for dates/times that will be available a couple of months in advance, as many faculty members have fixed teaching and travel commitments. Students must meet with Elisabeth Simmons to learn about the necessary forms and other considerations when forming an examination committee.  Students must have their exam request submitted through the Exam Request System, at minimum, 5 weeks in advance (37 days) of the exam date.

Thesis Readers and Final Oral Defense

The thesis topic acceptable to the TAC must be a piece of original, independent research focusing on selected aspects of international health in developing or underserved societies.

The Final Oral Defense consists of two parts, a public seminar and a defense of the thesis before a Committee of Readers. The public seminar and closed thesis defense are held on the same day with the seminar being conducted first, followed immediately by the closed defense. Thesis readers should have at least 30 days to read the final thesis prior to the Final Oral defense. The Dissertation Approval Form will be sent to the committee by the student along with a copy of their final thesis at minimum 30 days before the Final Oral Defense indicating the adviser’s approval of their thesis as suitable for dissemination to their final thesis defense committee members. After the exam the Committee of Readers must accept the thesis as satisfactory and, in addition, the Committee Chair and the Thesis adviser must write a letter of acceptance to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

If a student defends any time after the last day of 4th term and before the first day of Summer Term, the student must register for three credits of Thesis Research during the Summer Term. The only time PhD students are allowed to register during summer term is when they are defending in the summer. Tuition scholarship is not applied in the summer term. 

International students must notify OIS at least two months before defending to determine if there are any issues with their visa. OIS must also be notified that the student is planning on defending, outside of the typical academic year. Any student on a visa must communicate with OIS, and have approval to proceed in the summer, before a student can register and work with Elisabeth Simmons to schedule their exam and submit the required forms. 

If a student defends after the last day of Summer Term, the student must register for 1st term as a full-time student. 

The Final Thesis must be submitted to the JHU Library, and to the Department of International Health. The Department of International Health accepts final theses as a PDF document. Final thesis and the letters from the Chair of the examination committee and the adviser must be submitted to the School of Public Health Registrar’s office, respectively, by the end of the term in which they are registered (if international student) or by add/drop of the following term. Failure to meet this deadline means having to register for the following term. 

Any student returning from a leave of absence must be registered for a minimum of two terms before their thesis defense can be scheduled.

Students must contact Elisabeth Simmons at least two months in advance of their desired defense date to learn about defense and convocation deadlines.

Selecting the Committee of Readers

Students must follow instructions on selecting committee members and readers stated in the Appointment of Thesis Readers and Final Oral Exam form found in the Portfolio library. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs shall, upon recommendation of the student’s Department Chair or Associate Chair for Academic Programs, approve a committee of four readers, including the student’s thesis adviser, who serves as a departmental reader. The readers should be at the rank stated on Page 15, “Advising and Exam Committee Composition by Faculty Rank.” A minimum of three departments of the University, two being from the School of Public Health, must be represented. Two readers must be from the student’s Department. All faculty serve on the Committee representing the department of their primary faculty appointment except when the faculty member serves in their capacity as the student’s adviser. The most senior faculty member without a primary appointment in the student’s Department will serve as Chair of the Committee and MUST hold the rank of Associate or full Professor. A second reader not in the student’s department will sever as the Sub-Chair of the Committee and must also hold the rank of Associate or full Professor. With the approval of the Dean for Academic Affairs, the Department may nominate an individual from outside the University to serve as a 5th non-voting member.

PhD Program Policies

For a full list of program policies, please visit the PhD in International Health webpage where students can find a link to our most recent Academic Guide .

Program Concentration Learning Outcomes

According to the requirements of the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), all BSPH degree students must be grounded in foundational public health knowledge. Please view the  list of specific CEPH requirements by degree type .

Global Disease Epidemiology & Control

• Analyze information on global causes and trends of morbidity and mortality to assess gaps in knowledge and propose research to address them in disadvantaged populations;
• Apply knowledge of biological and socioeconomic factors in global epidemiology to inform prevention and/or mitigation of a disease or condition in a disadvantaged population;
• Design a community trial, clinical trial or evaluation study that answers a relevant quantitative research question of concern to disadvantaged populations;
• Critically evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and sustainability of disease control programs and policies;
• Explore deep didactic and experiential knowledge to expand students' individual interest that will inform their doctoral thesis proposals.
• Analyze use of summary measures of population health for policy development, resource allocation for programs and interventions, and planning efficient and equitable health care systems;
• Generate health systems research questions with an understanding of the role of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method approaches within different study designs, depending on the type of inference required to improve health systems processes;
• Appraise and apply scientifically sound and appropriate methods and tools to design a research study including a conceptual/theoretical framework, study instrument, sampling design, and plan for data analysis;
• Compose and communicate scientific findings through written and oral methods to scientific audiences and peers;
• Apply and appraise health systems frameworks, strategies, and tools (e.g., systems thinking, budgeting, financial management, performance management, etc.) to identify and address gaps to strengthen health systems in LMICs.
• Explore and examine public health nutrition problems in their biological, social, cultural, behavioral and epidemiological context;
•  Examine how nutrient metabolism and specific nutrient functions in body systems apply to disease in human populations;
• Critically analyze and evaluate the reliability and validity of indicators of nutritional status (anthropometry, biochemical markers), and measures of dietary intake and food-related behaviors, for assessment of individuals, groups, or populations for various purposes;
• Evaluate existing evidence in a review of peer-reviewed literature to frame a research question to address a nutrition problem in terms of study goals and specific aims, study design and methods to address the aims;
• Evaluate policy options to address food and nutrition-related health problems considering the policy process, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and economic considerations.

Social & Behavioral Interventions

• Evaluate and critique the relevant literature on a topic and frame a research question in terms of study goals and specific aims;
• Design a theoretically-grounded research study on social, cultural, and behavioral aspects of health, differentiating between qualitative and quantitative designs;
• Assess and critique the strengths, weaknesses, and variations in practice for the range of qualitative methods used in public health, including participant observation, interviews, focus groups, formative research, and content analysis; and design research that uses these methods appropriately and to their best advantage;
• Design, conduct, and analyze a methodologically rigorous qualitative research study;
• Analyze data through principles of psychometrics and using psychosocial statistics, including latent variable models, factor analyses, latent class analyses, structural equation modeling, and latent trait analyses (IRT).

The rigorous Doctorate of Philosophy in Public Health program at GPH allows you to balance the theoretical with the practical; the innovation with the application. You’ll work side-by-side with and under the guidance of esteemed faculty from NYU’s global and interdisciplinary network on vanguard research and solutions to universal public health issues.

You’ll further tailor your studies by selecting one of four areas of study – Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Social & Behavioral Sciences, or Public Health Policy & Management – to gain the innovative approach and aptitude you need to prepare for a successful future in academia and/or research.

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Although the maximum allotted time you have to complete the degree is seven years, we expect most GPH doctoral students to complete their degree in four or five years. The sample timeline below assumes that you have completed the prerequisite courses  prior to entering into the doctoral program; if you have not, another year of coursework would be added to this timeline. 

• Epidemiology
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Public Health Policy & Management
• Biostatistics

The Epidemiology concentration will deepen your understanding and application of advanced data analytic techniques and research methodology, taking at least three courses in these disciplines. You’ll also identify a specialization area (e.g. chronic disease epidemiology, mental health epidemiology, etc.) and take a minimum of two courses in this specialization area.

Learn more about the courses you’ll take in the Epidemiology concentration.  

The Social and Behavioral concentration prepares individuals to use social science and behavioral theory and an array of methodological approaches to understand and address the social and behavioral determinants of health and illness on the population level. The curriculum provides students with rigorous training in foundational social and behavioral theory, quantitative and qualitative research methods and intervention and implementation science. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be equipped to conduct independent scholarly research in academic and research settings and translate that knowledge to solve pressing contemporary public health challenges.

Learn more about the courses you’ll take in the Social & Behavioral Sciences concentration.

The Public Health Policy and Management concentration prepares students to: (1) apply appropriate research methods to analyze health policy and management issues and questions, (2) synthesize evidence to guide policymaking and assess public policies and programs that promote population health and health equity, and (3) assess different theoretical perspectives in management and apply these ideas to the identification, analysis and understanding of critical themes and issues in health care and public health. The PHPM PhD concentration builds on doctoral-level methods, policy and management courses offered at Wagner and Stern, combined with PhD-level public health policy and management as well as health services and policy research courses offered at the School of Global Public Health.

Learn more about the courses you’ll take in the Public Health Policy & Management concentration.

The Biostatistics concentration prepares students for careers in which they will develop and apply statistical methods to advance research in public health and biomedical sciences. The program is designed to train students to be independent scholars in the theory, methodology, and application of biostatistics. The program includes classroom learning, training in consulting and scientific collaboration, and mentored independent research. Dissertation research will typically be motivated by important problems in public health that require novel statistical methods for design or analysis. Upon completion students will have gained a broad foundation in statistical computing, public health sciences, and learned to communicate effectively with biostatisticians and scientists from other disciplines.

Learn more about the courses you’ll take in the Biostatistics concentration.

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Population Health (PhD)

YOU ARE BOUVÉ

Explore the complex factors that affect the health and well-being of populations.

The PhD Program in Population Health at Northeastern University integrates interdisciplinary education and experiential learning opportunities to train students to become public health researchers and leaders who understand the complex factors that affect the health and well-being of populations. The program has:

• Close mentoring by distinguished faculty
• A focus on solution-based, innovative research
• Specialized training in critical population health topics

Our program trains students to become public health leaders through simultaneous examination of multiple determinations of health, including social, environmental, nutritional, and behavioral risk factors.

Our students investigate the underlying causes of adverse health, including disease, disparities, and disability, through training in core population health disciplines:

• biostatistics
• epidemiology
• health services

This training is done together with individual-specific and specialized training in topics related to student research.

Our students are mentored by Northeastern’s distinguished faculty, who individually and together conduct innovative, solution-focused research in critical population health topics.

Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy in Population Health (PhD)

Study options: – Full-time – On-ground (Boston campus) only Need flexibility around daytime classes – *Fall semester start only

Application deadlines: Dec 6

Prerequisites: None Most applicants have a master’s degree

Applications accepted: Domestic and international

Grad assistantships available : Full-time students only

GRE: Optional

Please Note: PhD students in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences may not request enrollment deferrals. If you are admitted for a given term but wish to be considered for a future term instead, you must re-apply to the program in order to be considered for admission and funding. 

Population Health doctoral students conduct research that addresses key determinants of health including:

• Social and Neighborhood/Community Contexts
• Environmental Risks
• Health Care Access and Delivery
• Economic Stability

All Population Health PhD candidates must earn at least 33 credits by completing core research courses, selecting a concentration, and taking additional electives and directed study courses, as needed and in consultation with their faculty advisors. They must complete a dissertation in order to earn their degree.

Sample Curriculum

Curriculum subject to change. For most up-to-date information please refer to the university’s academic catalog .

• Research Core
• Social/Environmental Concentration
• Health Services /Policy Concentration

Students investigate the underlying causes of adverse health, including disease, disparities, and disability, through training in core population health disciplines.

Biostatistics in Public Health

Epidemiology

Principles of Population Health

Economic Perspectives on Health Policy

Applied Regression Analysis

Intermediate Epidemiology

Research Skills and Ethics

Students are trained to conduct research examining the social and environmental determinants of health through a cohesive, transdisciplinary program that integrates topics that include the five pillars of public health, including epidemiology, biostatistics, health program evaluation, environmental health, and social determinants of health.

Social Epidemiology

Advanced Methods in Biostatistics

Dissertation preparation classes ( exact credits determined in conjunction with faculty advisor )

Directed Study ( can be repeated as needed )

Sample Electives

Various electives ( exact number of courses determined in conjunction with faculty advisor )

Theoretical Foundations of Personal Health Informatics

Health Organization Management

Public Health Policy and Administration

Strategic Management and Leadership in Health Care

Global Health

Health Education and Program Planning

Advances in Measuring Behavior

Social Movements in Health

Qualitative Methods in Health and Illness

Causal Inference in Public Health

Data Mining

Statistics for Big Data Sets

Students are trained to conduct highly rigorous research examining the financing, organization, and delivery of health care services through the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Microeconomic Theory

Evaluating Health Care Quality

Sample Electives – 3 credits

Admissions requirements.

The Population Health PhD program accepts applications through December 15 for Fall entry. While there are no prerequisites for this PhD, most of our applicants have a Master’s degree.

Applicants with an interest in rigorous research training in public health are encouraged to apply. Receipt of a previous master’s degree in public health or related field is not required however evidence of skills and aptitude in quantitative research methods from degree transcript and work experience will be noted. Submission of GRE test scores is optional. You may be asked to participate in an interview with  member of the admission committee and/or potential faculty mentors prior to an admission being made.

Completed SOPHAS application

Official transcripts Mailing Address:

SOPHAS Transcript Processing Center P.O. Box 9111 Watertown, MA 02471

Electronic transcripts: See  SOPHAS Instructions

Personal Statement

Official test scores Submission of GRE test scores is optional.

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required from international applicants who possess degrees from institutions outside the United States. Use code #5688. The PhD Program requires a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL (official test scores from similar English-language tests may not be substituted in place of the TOEFL).

Requests to be waived from the TOEFL requirement are determined on a case by case basis by the Program Director. Email Dr. Beth Molnar at  [email protected]  with your request and relevant materials (eg, CV/resume, transcripts).

3 letters of recommendation Only academic and professional letters of recommendation will be accepted.

SOPHAS application fees and fee waivers:

Got questions?

We welcome your questions about our program. Please send general program inquiries and admissions-related questions to:

Tracy Hunt  Program Manager

Student Spotlight

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STUDENT spotlight

Ashley Houston

‘Fulfilling’ and ‘invaluable’ experiences shape Population Health PhD student’s journey The programs at Bouvé are engineered to put our students ahead of their peers. The college’s faculty and staff know what it takes to succeed in competitive fields that are in demand of graduates. You can read all the material put out by the school, but sometimes it’s best to hear it straight from one of our students, like Ashley Houston. 

Interviews with alumni

Why did you choose to apply to this program?

I chose to apply to the Population Health program because it is unique in that it combines multiple facets necessary to understand how to approach improving the health outcomes and behaviors of an entire population. This includes statistical and epidemiological methods, social theory and determinants, and how to translate health outcomes into policy recommendations.

What kind of research are you doing?

I am currently evaluating biases associated with different survival analysis methods and censoring techniques, particularly during their use when analyzing multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment cohorts. I aim to identify more efficient means to analyze these data under differing scenarios, resulting in less bias outcomes and more accurate effect measures to inform treatment recommendations.

What kind of research or professional experiences have you had?

I have over 6 years experience implementing clinical trials, including drug trials for asthma treatment and international research assessing tuberculosis treatments. My most current research, evaluating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment outcomes in adolescents, was presented at the 46th UNION World Conference on Lung Health in December 2015.

What are your professional aspirations?

I aspire to be a member of an academic institution, teaching epidemiology and/or research methods courses, to mentor students early in their research careers, and to conduct personal research related to identifying more efficient processes for the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of tuberculosis patients worldwide.

I chose this program due to its multidisciplinary take on health research.  It lets me merge together my interests and think of translational research.

I am focusing primarily on nutrition research, but have been able to work with a wide array of projects that incorporate this component, such as air pollution and the human gut microbiome.

I have gone to several conferences and also traveled to San Diego to do a research fellowship.

I like this program because I do not feel limited in my future career and plan to keep the options open.

I actually started in the Personal Health Informatics program but realized that I was doing most of the course work for Population Health and I switch programs last year. The Population Health program fit my interests in healthcare delivery and quality better, and I am glad I made the change.

My research is centered on healthcare delivery, utilization, and quality. I am interested in exploring the challenges in our healthcare system that lead to waste, low efficiency, and poor outcomes. I working on two projects at the moment: one on hospitals in accountable care organizations and how hospitals performed on a variety of measures including quality, community spending, and community benefits; the other is going to explore patterns of diagnostic imaging across Massachusetts with data from a massive claims dataset collected by the state.

I have worked in healthcare for many years in clinical, managerial, and research settings. I have presented at radiology conferences and quality symposiums on several occasions, and have worked extensively with faculty in research and clinical settings.

My goal is to work in an academic setting where I can do healthcare services research and teach.

  A mentor of mine and faculty member at NYU advised me to apply here.

I am working with Becky Briesacher, an amazing new faculty member.  We are researching nursing home prescribing practices. With a novel dataset she has acquired I hope to be able to investigate prescribing practices among HIV/AIDS nursing home patients.

The majority of the last 10 years of my professional career were spent in clinical laboratories in NYC, clinical chemistry and genetics specifically. During my MPH, worked at CHIBPS NYU on a study of young men who have sex with men in NYC and their HIV outcomes. After finishing my MPH, I took a data management and analysis position working with the New York City Fire Department studying health outcomes of 9/11 first responders.

After completing my PhD here at NEU, my hope is to go on to broaden the scope of literature on HIV/AIDS among under represented populations such as the different sub populations within the LGBT community and the elderly. Teaching is a challenge I would like to take on, but research is my real passion.

Frequently Asked Quesions

Do i need an advanced degree to apply to the program.

No, our program does not have specific requirements with regard to classes applicants must take or have taken prior to applying. However, the majority of the students in the program enter with a previous master’s degree.

Can I be waived from submitting official test score ?

Submission of GRE test scores is optional.

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required from all international applicants who have not earned an undergraduate or graduate degree in the Unites States or in a country where English is the primary language.  Fluency in English is integral to success of graduate students in our program. Guidelines for submitting a request to waiver the TOEFL/IELTS requirement are outlined in the Admissions section.

Can I be waived from any courses?

Certain required classes (for example, introductory classes in Biostatistics and Epidemiology) can be waived if you’ve taken equivalent classes in previous graduate programs. Course waivers will be determined on a case-by-case basis once a student is accepted and officially matriculates into the PhD program. Please note: course waivers do not substitute for the 33-credit requirement. Students can enroll in elective courses to meet the requirement.

What kind of funding does the PhD program offer?

Our program offers graduate assistantships for doctoral students, which cover tuition and include a yearly stipend in exchange for 20 hours of work each week. You do not need to do anything further than submitting your application to the Program to be considered for a graduate assistantship.

Does the program offer online courses?

A few required courses have online course equivalents that doctoral students may choose to take. However, we do not offer the program as an  online program , and these online class offerings are very limited.

How does matching between PhD students and faculty advisors happen?

It is a critical part of the admissions process that there be a close match between a prospective student’s research interests and one of our faculty members. The first step is to examine faculty profiles and discuss potential matches in your personal statement. The next step happens within our faculty committee. There is no need to obtain any commitment from a faculty member before you apply.

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We welcome any questions you might have about our program. Please feel free to send general program inquiries and admissions-related questions to the Program Manager , Tracy Hunt.

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The diversity of our students and faculty is an important part of who we are as a globally-minded public health team. Our international students are welcomed and valued members of our student body.

Scholarships & Assistantships

International students are eligible for our academic scholarships (tuition remission) and graduate assistantships (paid work positions) in public health. Some students receive both. PhD student scholarship and assistantship offers are based on program application materials and faculty mentor interviews.

NOTE:  We do  not  waive application fees, nor do we waive the GRE.  Both are required .

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International graduate students must demonstrate English-language proficiency through Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS scores, or prove they are exempt. Click here for more information and instructions.

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The department offers advanced doctoral research training for students who are likely to pursue careers in academic departments related to global health and population studies or in research-related positions outside of academia.  Most students in the program have a prior graduate degree in a related field and/or some relevant work experience in global health.  Recent graduates have assumed postdoctoral and teaching positions with universities in the United States and around the world or, have taken positions with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Bank, the World Health Organization and many different non-governmental organizations.

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Last updated March 30, 2023

Next in my series on  How To Fully Fund Your PhD , I provide a list below of PhD programs in Public Health that offer full funding to all admitted doctoral students.

Although there are many competitive, external fellowships in the ProFellow database for graduate and doctoral study, the best approach to funding your doctoral studies is to seek out PhD programs that offer full funding to all admitted students. When a doctoral program indicates that they provide “full funding” to their Ph.D. students, in most cases this means they provide students full tuition and an annual stipend for living expenses for the three to the six-year duration of the student’s doctoral studies. Not all universities provide full funding to their doctoral students, which is why I recommend researching the financial aid offerings of all the potential PhD programs in your academic field, including small and lesser-known schools both in the U.S. and abroad.

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Columbia University, PhD in Environmental Health Sciences

(New York, NY): All PhD students receive full tuition, a stipend, and health insurance coverage. The amount of the stipend is set by Columbia University. Support is provided throughout the entire five years the student is in the program.

Harvard University, PhD in Biological Sciences in Public Health

(Cambridge, MA): All admitted students to the PhD Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health, including international students, are guaranteed full funding, which includes a stipend, as well as tuition and health insurance.

Indiana University-Purdue University, PhD in Health Policy and Management

(Indianapolis, IN): For full-time students only, the program will typically provide funding support in the form of tuition remission, a stipend to cover living expenses, and health insurance. This support typically requires a 20-hour-per-week work assignment.

University of Michigan, PhD in Public Health

(Ann Arbor, MI): Many doctoral students at Michigan Public Health are fully funded. All students admitted to one of our doctoral programs are considered for financial support. There are four types of financial support offered to students: graduate student instructor (GSI) positions, graduate student research assistant (GSRA) positions, training grants, and fellowships.

University of Toronto, PhD in Public Health

(Toronto, Canada): The University of Toronto has committed to a guaranteed minimum level of financial support to all its eligible, full-time doctoral stream students in the funded cohort, equivalent to $15,000 per year plus tuition for the first 5 years of study.

Yale University, PhD in Public Health

(New Haven, CT): All admitted PhD students are guaranteed four years of 12-month stipend and tuition support. In addition to grants and fellowships for tuition and living costs, students receive a Health Award, which covers the full cost of single-student Yale Health Plan Hospitalization/Specialty Coverage. Here is financial info

Brown University, PhD in Public Health

(Providence, Rhode Island): Admitted doctoral students receive up to five years of guaranteed financial support through Brown’s Five-Year Guarantee. Financial support includes a stipend, tuition remission, a health services fee, and health and dental insurance subsidies as well as four summers of support. This financial support applies to domestic and foreign students.

Johns Hopkins University, PhD in Public Health

(Baltimore, Maryland): All full-time PhD students receive support for all years of the program. Funding includes full tuition and fees, health insurance, and a stipend for living expenses for students who remain in good academic standing. PhD students are required to serve as teaching assistants.

New York University, PhD in Public Health

(New York, NY): Students who are admitted to the program will be fully funded by a fellowship or a combination of fellowship and Research Assistantship for five years. During fellowship years, students will engage with their mentors and develop their scholarships and portfolio.

Pennsylvania State University, PhD in Health Policy and Administration

(University Park, PA): Students entering the Health Policy and Administration doctoral program are funded through graduate assistantships and have opportunities for additional funding.

Texas A&M University, PhD in Health Services Research

(College Station, TX): All graduate students offered assistantships must complete human resources and other training modules before they are processed into the payroll system. Total compensation for both types of assistantships includes a monthly salary of $2,008 plus payment of tuition and fees to cover the minimum enrollment requirement.

University of South Carolina, PhD in Public Health

(Columbia, SC): All PhD students are offered an assistantship for 3 or 4 years, in-state tuition, a minimum stipend of $5,000-$6,000 / semester, minimum $15,000 tuition supplement over three years, In addition, doctoral applicants are eligible for some competitive fellowships.

Boston University, PhD in Public Health

(Boston, Massachusetts): Students admitted to the Ph.D. program as full-time students will receive four to five years of financial aid in the form of fellowship or assistantship support. The financial-aid package will consist of a stipend as well as a scholarship to cover tuition, mandatory fees, and individual basic health insurance.

Oregon State University, PhD in Public Health

(Corvallis, OR): Most public health doctoral students are funded through teaching or graduate research assistantships, which include tuition remission and a stipend. Others are funded through scholarships and fellowships.

University of Florida Health, PhD in Public Health

(Gainesville, FL): Students are only accepted to our Ph.D. program if the department can provide a stipend and tuition waiver. Funding for Ph.D. students may come from intramural (fellowships, department funds, etc) or extramural (Grants) sources.

University of North Texas Health Science Center, PhD in Public Health Sciences

(Fort Worth, Texas): All students admitted to the Ph.D. program are provided a financial support package that includes four fully funded years of tuition & fees, a living stipend currently valued at $30,000 annually, and health insurance.

Vanderbilt University Fully Funded PhD in Epidemiology

Vanderbilt University, based in Nashville, Tennessee offers a fully funded PhD in Epidemiology. Upon completing the Doctoral Program in Epidemiology, graduates will be prepared to develop an independent research portfolio in academia, research, or industry. All students offered admission to the doctoral program in Epidemiology receive a full tuition scholarship, stipend, health insurance, and coverage of fees. All students, both domestic and foreign, receive the same financial support. The stipend rate is $36,500 annually.

Washington University, PhD in Public Health Sciences

(St. Louis, MO): They are dedicated to providing our doctoral students with full-tuition scholarships, four-year stipends, and professional development accounts. Base stipends for students are $30,000 per year, and additional funding is possible through paid research, teaching fellowships, and other internal and external support sources.

University of California Berkeley, PhD in Public Health

(Berkeley, CA): Doctoral students (PhD and DrPH) typically receive funding by soft-money grants, such as working as a Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) or teaching as a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI). Both options not only cover a fee remission but also provide a monthly stipend.

University of Kansas, PhD in Health Policy and Management

(Kansas City, KS): Population Health doctoral students are enrolled full-time and are funded either through half-time employment in the healthcare or related field, through assistantships in the private sector, or through departmental assistantships.

For application tips on applying to a PhD program, see  How To Get Into a Fully Funded PhD Program: Contacting Potential PhD Advisors .

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Due to the highly competitive nature of our doctoral program, meeting the following minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.

• Applicants to the Ph.D. in Public Health program must meet the following admission criteria:
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent* from an accredited college or university, or in the case of foreign students, an accredited institution recognized in its own country as preparing students for further study at the graduate level.
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. This GPA is calculated using the last 60 credits of undergraduate upper-division hours.
• Must have GRE** scores that are less than five years old.

**All public health doctoral programs require GRE scores except for the Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental Toxicology, or Brain, Behavior and the Environment concentrations.

*Students interested in the Biostatistics & Data Analytics concentration are required to have coursework completed in Calculus and Linear or matrix algebra. This concentration also prefers applicants with a master’s degree in applied math, statistics, biostatistics, data science, or computer science. Additional backgrounds or experience in computing language, upper-division statistics, and upper-division mathematical logic are preferred.

How to Apply

The application process requires time. Be sure to start this process early since several steps take time to complete including the mandatory verification process. Please review our guide below to prevent any application delays and to avoid missing a deadline.

For questions about the Ph.D. in Public Health admissions process or application procedures, please contact Fiorella Suyon, Public Health Admissions Coordinator at [email protected] .

* Not all Ph.D. in Public Health concentrations admit for Spring terms. You may contact Fiorella Suyon for further information on your program of interest if you are not already in communication with your respective program’s department.

Domestic Applicants

U.s. passport holders or permanent u.s. residents.

If you are a United States citizen or resident, but you studied outside of the U.S, you are required to submit proof of English language proficiency.

To be considered for admission, all applicants must submit the following required application materials:

SOPHAS application – http://sophas.org /.

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Statement of purpose – uploaded in SOPHAS

This should address the following:

• Why you have chosen this degree?
• What interests you about the concentration you’ve chosen?
• How will our program help you achieve your academic and career goals?
• What specific line of inquiry or areas of research would you like to pursue as a doctoral candidate/future scholar?
• What faculty member do you see your research interest aligning with and why (the why part is optional).

Three letters of recommendation – uploaded to SOPHAS

Resume/CV – uploaded to SOPHAS

Writing sample – uploaded to SOPHAS

This can be a master’s thesis or published manuscript. Note : If you are unable to provide these types of writing samples, be sure to contact Fiorella Suyon or the Graduate Program Director from your department of interest.

GRE scores* * – sent directly to FIU SOPHAS code 7293 (must be less than 5 years old)

A course-by-course WES evaluation of your transcripts if you studied outside of the United States– sent directly to SOPHAS. See additional instructions .

Important : if you submit a WES evaluation, you are not required to submit official transcripts to the university . If you are a previous or current FIU student, you must send your official transcript to SOPHAS . View transcript instructions .

Direct link to the application: https://pslinks.fiu.edu/psc/cslinks/EMPLOYEE/CAMP/c/FIU_ADMISSIONS_MENU.FIU_ADI051_PAY_SUP.GBL?prog=4859

Proof of English language proficiency – if you earned your degree from any country on our list here , you are automatically waived from this requirement.

We accept the following exams:

• TOEFL (minimum scores are: 550 or higher paper-based, and 80 or higher internet-based) scores must be sent to FIU SOPHAS code 5688 and must be less than 2 years old.
• IELTS (minimum score is 6.5 or higher) scores must be sent to FIU code 5206 and must be less than 2 years old.
• Duolingo English Test – minimum score is 110.
• Applicants who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution where the language of instruction is English.
• For updated information regarding English language proficiency requirements, please visit the FIU International Admissions page .

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Click here to review the SOPHAS Quick Start Guide

This can be a master’s thesis or published manuscript. Note : If you are unable to provide these types of writing samples, be sure to contact Ms. Fiorella Suyon or the Graduate Program Director from your department of interest.

GRE scores** – sent directly to FIU SOPHAS code 7293 (must be less than 5 years old)

A course-by-course WES evaluation of your transcripts if you studied outside of the United States – sent directly to SOPHAS. Please click here for additional instructions.

Important : if you submit a WES evaluation, you are not required to submit official transcripts to the university.

If you are a previous or current FIU student, you must send your official transcript to SOPHAS. Please click here for transcript instructions.

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Applicants to our PhD program will apply using SOPHAS .

Keeping in line with our partner GSAS programs, the GRE is required for applicants to the Anthropology and Sociology concentrations. The GRE is not required for History concentration applicants. While a master’s degree is not required for application to the PhD program, the majority of students admitted each year to the PhD program have a master’s degree.

Statement of Purpose Guidelines

All applicants must demonstrate their interest and experience in a Statement of Purpose no longer than 500 words long. PhD applicants must complete a statement of academic purpose that:

• Indicates the discipline in which they intend to concentrate (anthropology, history, or sociology)
• Articulates the questions they hope to explore at the intersection of their chosen discipline and public health
• Discusses how that area of the prospective scholarship will advance knowledge in the discipline and answer critical public health questions
• Indicates interest in available NIH grant training program *  
• Names the faculty members, both in SMS and in the relevant disciplinary department in Arts and Sciences, with whom they would like to work

* If applicants wish to seek support from the Predoctoral Fellowship in Gender, Sexuality, and Health , they must note their interest in gender and sexuality and briefly outline a prospective area of research for their doctoral dissertation in their statement of academic purpose. Similarly, applicants seeking support from the HIV Training Program in the Criminal Justice System should indicate and discuss this in their personal statement. Unfortunately, international students are not eligible for support from NIH training programs.

International students

All international students whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS scores.

Because the SMS doctoral programs are to a substantial extent supported by NIH T32 grants, and those grants limit eligibility to individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States, the department regrettably has limited funding available to international students. SMS has a long and distinguished history of training doctoral students from around the world, and prospective students are certainly encouraged to apply. We do not accept students who self-fund, but we have accepted students who meet the criteria for admission and who have independently secured external funding. 

Funding Packages

As of the 2020-2021 academic year, students receiving five-year funding packages from SMS receive a 12-month stipend, as well as tuition and fees. These five-year packages in some cases combine funding from existing NIH training programs or endowed scholarships with additional funds provided by the department and/or school. Over the course of their training, students are expected to complete 6-8 rotations, which will include training in research, teaching, and grant-writing. 

Prospective students are encouraged to apply for external funding at the same time as they are applying to the program, and all SMS students are expected to submit applications for external funding. SMS doctoral students have an outstanding record of success with NSF Graduate Research Fellowships and with NIH F31 awards, and the department provides additional support. Unfortunately, NIH training programs are not applicable to international students. 

Application Process 

All applications, including the requested materials and information, will be submitted through the SOPHAS  online common application. The Schools of Public Health SOPHAS  common application contains a number of questions on public health work experience and public health leadership aspirations. These questions are not weighted heavily in the admissions process for the PhD.

In the review process, we look for applicants who have a demonstrated capacity for academic excellence and the ability to ask innovative and important questions at the juncture of their discipline of choice and public health. We also consider carefully whether prospective students will find faculty mentorship that is a good match for the student’s research interests.

All students must submit an official transcript from each prior institution, a statement of academic purpose, a writing sample (a course paper, term paper, etc.) of not more than 15 pages , a resume or CV, and three letters of evaluation from academic sources . 

• Deadline for Fall Admission: December 1
• Deadline for Spring Admission: No spring admission
• Official Transcripts: Yes
• Letters of Evaluation (3): Yes
• Resume/CV: Yes
• Statement of Purpose: Yes (maximum 500 words)
• TOEFL for International Applicants: Yes (minimum required TOEFL IBT score is 100 or 600 paper-based)
• Writing Sample: Yes (no more than 10-15 pages)
• GRE General: YES for Anthropology & Sociology concentrations / NO for History concentration applicants.
• GRE Subject: No

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Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Apr 2, 2024

The annual tuition fee for Masters in Public Health in USA is around USD 20,000 to USD 70,000 (INR 16.60 Lakhs to 58.13 Lakhs). Students are required to have a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall aggregate of 85% along with GRE scores to apply to the best universities for MPH in USA. Graduates of the course can earn a starting salary of around USD 72,000 (INR 59.7 lakhs) per annum in USA. Getting a Masters in Public Health (MPH) in the USA can be a great way to launch a career in healthcare facilities, government agencies, and non-profit organisations.  

Masters in Public Health in USA: Highlights

Top MPH Universities in USA

The top universities for MPH in USA offer strong faculty, the best research opportunities, and a variety of specialization options. Following are the top-ranking universities offering the best Masters in Public Health in USA for international students, according to QS Rankings 2024: 

The Master of Public Health in USA (MPH) is a popular degree for careers in public health practice, education, and health research. The USA is home to some of the world's top MPH programs, equipping you with a prestigious qualification. 

Why Study Masters in Public Health in USA?

Some of the key factors attracting international students to study MPH in USA are:

• Post-graduates in public health can expect an average annual salary ranging from USD 70,000 to 90,000 (INR 57 to 73 lakhs).
• The healthcare industry in the US is projected to grow by 13% between 2021 and 2031, creating around 2 million new job opportunities .
• US medical universities offer top-notch education , attracting students from around the globe.
• With over 2,000 public health programs to choose from , scholars have a wide range of MS in Public Health degree options.
• The USA boasts a low unemployment rate of 3.8% , indicating abundant employment opportunities for recent graduates.

US MPH programs offer a wider range of specializations compared to programs in other countries. The US is a hub for public health research, and many MPH programs offer opportunities to participate in ongoing research projects.

Some of the top MS in Public Health Programs in USA include MPH at Harvard University   and Master of Public Health in Health Policy at Yale .

Course Details of MPH Degree in USA

Masters in Public Health in USA is a part of the healthcare management program aimed at imparting advanced knowledge and multidisciplinary training in solving health problems. The Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) regulates the education of this program in the USA. Some of the specializations you will study in USA while pursuing an MPH degree are:

You'll delve into core public health topics like epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and social determinants of health. The USA government generally issues five five-year tenured visa for International students. On the other hand, the MPH in the USA can be completed within two years. Therefore, you can get a lot of time to boost your career by staying over in the country and exploring job opportunities.  

Masters in Public Health in USA Admission Requirements

Students with a 3-year bachelor's degree preferably in the medical field can apply for Masters in Public Health in USA. GRE test scores are also a compulsory requirement in many universities. 

Eligibility Criteria for MPH in USA

To study Masters in Public Health in USA, you require strong academic achievements along with standardized test scores. Following are the approximate prerequisites for admission to the top MPH universities in USA:

• 3-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institute
• 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 83-86% at the undergraduate level (Science-related degree.)
• Minimum one-year course in calculus, algebra, general or human biology (depends upon specialization and university)
• GRE test score (varies with the university)
• Work experience of 2 to 5 years for best MS colleges in the USA. (Not mandatory)

Documents Required 

The commonly required documents for admission to Masters in Public Health in USA are listed below: 

• Official transcripts of a bachelors degree and all other institutes previously attended
• English translation of non-English transcripts by an accredited agency
• Credit by credit evaluation of foreign transcripts by a university-approved authority
• Two to five LOR.
• Updated Resume
• Objectives of doing Masters in Public Health in USA stated in an SOP, essay, or other supporting documents
• Valid passport and US student visa.

You also must submit IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent test scores to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. The average scores needed for Masters in Public Health in USA are:

• IELTS : 6.5 to 7.0
• TOEFL iBT : 90 to 100

The US public health job market is booming, with a projected 7% increase in demand for physicians and surgeons by 2028. This can lead to more opportunities and potentially higher salaries compared to other countries.

Cost of Studying Masters in Public Health in USA

Pursuing a Masters in public health in USA can be a costly affair. The overall expense will include application fees, student visa fees, tuition fees, and cost of living in the USA. Some of the major expenses are –  

Tuition Fee of Masters in Public Health in USA

Annual tuition fees for MPH in USA for international students range between USD 20,000 to USD 70,000. Mentioned below are the annual tuition fees of MPH in USA in the top universities:

Fully Funded MPH Programs in USA for International Students

For international students looking to pursue an MPH program in the USA without worrying about tuition fees, there are some fully funded options also available. These programs cover the full tuition fee of the MPH program or offer teaching assistantships to offset the costs. Some of the universities offering fully funded Masters in Public Health in USA for international students are:

• University of Colorado
• Drexel University
• Boston University
• Yale University

You can explore these fully funded opportunities for a chance to pursue your MPH degree without financial constraints, opening doors to a rewarding career in public health.

Cost of living in USA

An international student's estimated expenditure and cost of living in USA is around USD 2,448 (2 lakhs INR). The expenses vary based on room rent, food habits. The following table presents the average monthly expenses that you are likely to incur while studying in the USA.

Masters in Public Health in USA with Scholarships

Following are some of the scholarships in USA for international students pursuing a Masters in Public Health program: 

Master in Public Health Salary in USA

Most of the graduates of Masters in Public Health in USA get successful placement in psychiatry, internal medicine and paediatrics departments. Based on the research report, approximately 31.4%  of doctors get success in their early career, more especially once they complete their masters. 

Some of the highly paid recruiters of graduates of MS in Public Health in USA apart from health care institutions are Kaiser Permanente, Methodist Healthcare, Fairview Hospital, and Johnson & Johnson. Their average pay-scale structure ranges between INR 1.91 crores to 2.26 crores respectively. An MPH in the USA empowers you to become a leader in public health. You'll graduate with the skills to tackle critical health challenges, both domestically and internationally. 

Ques: How long is a Masters in Public Health in USA?

Ans: Masters in Public Health in USA is a one to two-year degree offered with various specializations including epidemiology, microbial diseases, health policy, etc.

Ques: Is public health a good career in USA?

Ans: Yes, public health is considered a highly rewarding and lucrative career option in the USA.

• Once the students complete their post-graduation in public health, they can earn an average annual salary of 70,000 USD (57 lakhs INR), which can go as high as 90,000 USD (73 lakhs INR)
• According to the Labour Statistics of the US, the healthcare industry is estimated to experience a 13% increase in employment opportunities between 2021 and 2031.
• This is is significantly higher than the average growth rate of other professions.
• This growth is anticipated to generate approximately 2 million fresh job openings in the next ten years.

Ques. Which universities offer MPH programs in USA?

Ans.  The top-ranking universities offering the best MPH in USA, according to QS Rankings 2024 are:

• Harvard University
• University of Chicago
• University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
• Cornell University
• University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
• Johns Hopkins University 

Ques. How much is Masters in Public Health in USA?

Ans. Annual tuition fees for Masters in Public Health in USA are around USD 20,000 to 70,000. Indian students can expect annual expenses of around 16 lakhs to 59 lakhs INR to study the program.

Ques. Can I apply for Masters in Public Health in USA without GRE test scores?

Ans. Most of the top universities for MPH in the USA require the submission of GRE test scores for admission. However, some universities like Baylor University and Tufts University also accept students without GRE test scores. 

Ques. Are there STEM-designated MPH programs in the USA for international students?

Ans. Yes, there are several STEM-designated MPH programs available in the USA for international students. Some of the universities offering these programs include –

• Johns Hopkins University
• New York University
• Long Island University
• University of New Haven
• University of Cincinnati

 The MPH program at the University of New Haven was the first to receive STEM designation in the country.

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RIT professor John Oliphant leads a public health talk in Haiti about nutrition. Oliphant is the director of the new global public health degree program.

From mpox, COVID-19, and Ebola to gun violence, the opioid epidemic, mental health, and access to healthy food, among other issues, global public health has a broad reach with a common goal—improve people’s health and living conditions, prevent disease and injury, and promote equity in health care to help people everywhere reach their full potential.

Rochester Institute of Technology is offering a global public health BS degree program and is accepting students for fall 2025. The new degree program will prepare students for public health careers, medical school, clinical health professional programs, law school, and many other graduate degrees, according to John Oliphant , RIT global public health program director and a physician assistant. Oliphant is also the assistant medical director for Associate Health at University of Rochester Medicine Thompson Health.

Graduates from the program will find careers in the public health workforce, health care systems, not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations, and other humanitarian groups. The global public health degree will prepare students for advanced degrees in medical and legal fields, education, international relations, government policy, epidemiology, and health informatics, for instance.

RIT’s global public health curriculum offers two specialty concentrations—global health management and infectious disease.

The global health management track focuses on policies and practices needed for leadership roles in health care or humanitarian organizations. The infectious disease specialty is an option for students considering medical school or pursuing other clinical health professions.

“Our global public health program will be a great launching pad for medical school,” Oliphant said. “ STEMJobs.com has listed a bachelor’s degree in public health as one of the best pre-med degrees for students to pursue.”

All students in the global health program are required to complete two summer co-ops or internships, and international experiences are encouraged.

A course offered in the spring semester will compare the differences between public health and health care practices in the United States and the Dominican Republic. During spring break, students will visit the Dominican Republic for an immersive educational experience.

Oliphant has extensive experience providing health care and public health educational programs in Haiti. He also has consulted and conducted research in Liberia, where he is certified physician assistant and honorary tribal chief.

“Global public health is a multidisciplinary field, and we are tapping into the significant expertise that exists among the faculty in the College of Health Sciences and Technology and in several other colleges at RIT for the delivery of the content in this program,” Oliphant said. “I am glad a program like this can bring us together for the greater good.”

Growing interest among RIT students in global public health has already led to a popular minor, and this fall, students can start a new global public health immersion.

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For more information about RIT’s Global Public Health BS program, minor, or immersion, contact John Oliphant at [email protected].

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As the most advanced, professional qualification in public health, the DrPH prepares early- to mid-career domestic and international public health professionals to assume leadership roles in public health policy and practice positions as well as in health services delivery settings.

The Schoolwide DrPH program is a flexible, part-time program delivered online with the option of taking onsite courses.

• The Online Only option is for students who wish to take all of their courses online and not travel to Baltimore for onsite courses.
• The Online Plus option * (minimum onsite requirement of 4 credits) is for students who wish to take some face-to-face onsite courses.

Students are expected to remain in relevant public health employment throughout their studies.

The DrPH program is built around foundational competencies that focus on leadership, analytical skills, communication, policy, management, and program design and evaluation. Instruction is delivered through an integrated sequence of problem-based learning classes that address current public health challenges and provide students with opportunities to apply skills in a close to real-life setting.

*For international students (pending SEVP approval) :

• F-1 I-20 applications are possible for taking four or more credits of instruction during the summer or winter institute in Baltimore;
• F-1 I-20 applications require four or more credits of instruction in two consecutive weeks for each visit;
• F-1 I-20s cannot be issued for instruction during an 8-week term.

The DrPH allows professionals to continue improving health and saving lives while pursuing their studies wherever they are in the world.

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Curriculum for the Doctor of Public Health

Students in the DrPH Program complete a minimum of 30 credits of foundational course work taken by all DrPH students to meet the CEPH foundational DrPH competencies, which include a minimum of 6 credits of data analysis course work. Students also take an additional 27 credits of course work related to their concentration or track, and a minimum of 7 proposal and thesis credits. Overall, the DrPH requires a minimum total of 64 credits for graduation.

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For the general admissions requirements see our How to Apply page. The specific program also requires:

Prior Graduate Degree

MPH or other health-related master's degree; students who have not completed coursework in Biostatistics and Epidemiology may need to take additional coursework concurrent with the 57 didactic credits required for the DrPH.

Prior Work Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional, full-time public health experience in the applicant's area of interest by the Dec. 1st application deadline.

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Standardized test scores are  not required and not reviewed  for this program. If you have taken a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or MCAT and want to submit your scores, please note that they will not be used as a metric during the application review.  Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all required application components.

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This program currently  does not  qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship. Legal Permanent Residents and non-immigrants who are otherwise physically present in the U.S.  and  in a status that allows for full or part-time study, may pursue this program.

Mark J. Bittle, DrPH, MBA

Mark Bittle is the Chair of the schoolwide Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program and a senior scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management. He currently serves as director for the School's Master of Health Administration and the Master of Applied Science in Population Health Management. His work focuses on the organizational and management factors that influence physician alignment and managing change in complex organizations.

Renee M. Johnson, PhD, MPH

Renee M. Johnson is Deputy Chair of the schoolwide Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program. She is also Associate Professor & Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Mental Health. She co-directs NIH-funded Drug Dependence Epidemiology Training Program and previously served on the MPH Executive Board. Her work addresses substance use, injury and violence, overdose prevention, and adolescent health.

Part-time DrPH students pay by the credit and finance their graduate studies through a variety of funding options ranging from paying out of pocket, to utilizing employer tuition remission benefits, financial aid , external scholarships, and military funding.

Bloomberg American Health Initiative DrPH Fellowships

The Bloomberg American Health Initiative offers 8-10 highly competitive fellowships for incoming DrPH students currently working with U.S. organizations on the front lines of one of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative’s five focus areas: addiction and overdose, environmental challenges, obesity and the food system, risks to adolescent health, and violence. A separate application process is required for consideration. Please note that only about 12% of fellowship applicants receive an award. It is important that applicants consider additional funding means prior to applying for the DrPH Program.

For further details regarding eligibility and the application process, please visit the Bloomberg American Health Initiative website.

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The USA may have a fairly strict immigration system, but it is the most popular study abroad destination! It welcomes over one million students, that's more than the UK and France combined!

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Student visa in the usa.

The US Department of State grants two different kinds of student visa:

• The M-1 visa is for non-academic vocational training programmes.
• The F-1 visa is for attendance at universities and other higher education institutions.

If you’re studying a postgraduate course in the USA, you will need an F-1 visa.

What is an F-1 student visa?

If you are studying towards an academic qualification conferred by a US institution, you will need an F-1 visa. This applies even if your time in the US would otherwise be covered under a visa waiver programme or through another existing visa (such as a B visitor visa).

In normal circumstances, an F1 visa will be valid for the duration of your programme, as defined by your higher education institution. Note that the F1 visa is usually only granted to students on full-time programmes.

What is the F1 visa application process?

There are several stages to the application for an F1 student visa, but the overall process is very logical. The following are the normal steps involved in receiving an F1 visa for study in the USA:

Step #1: Be accepted to study at an SEVP approved institution – To get a US student visa, you must have successfully applied to a higher education institution approved by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Programme (SEVP) .

Step #2: Enrol in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System – This will occur once you have been accepted by an SEVP approved institution but will require the payment of a SEVIS I-901 fee, usually $350. At this point your institution should also provide you with a Form I-20, confirming your acceptance and student status. You will need to present this at your interview.

Step #3: Complete a Non-immigrant Visa Application online – This will require you to complete Form DS-160 and print its confirmation page ready to present at your interview. At this stage you will also need to upload a suitable photograph of yourself. Your photo should be in colour, less than six months old and provide a full, unobscured view of your face in front of a white background; further guidelines are available at the US Department of State website . Compare your photo with the official photo examples to make sure it'll be accepted.

Step #4: Arrange an interview at a US consulate or embassy in your home country – Interviews will usually be required for all applicants aged between 14 and 79. You will need to bring your passport, together with your Form I-20 and the confirmation page of your form DS-160. Your interview will be used to confirm that you are entitled to the F-1 visa and that your travel and study intentions are legitimate. In some cases, you may need to provide copies of academic transcripts proving your existing qualifications and academic background, but acceptance at a recognised university should usually be sufficient for this.

Step #5: Pay any additional fees – Depending on your nationality, you may need to pay a visa application fee prior to, or at, your interview and a visa issuance fee once your visa is approved. If paying for your visa application in advance, you will need to bring the receipt to your interview. The embassy or consulate you apply to will be able to provide more information on the requirements and procedure for fee payments. You can also look up fees for visa services at the US Department of State website .

Step #6: Collect your visa – The timescale for issuing a visa can vary between nationalities and from person to person. In most cases your documents will either be delivered to you by recorded courier or made available for collection at the embassy or consulate that interviewed you. Read more about approximate visa wait times .

You can apply for your visa up to one year before the start of your programme. However, you will not be able to enter the country more than 30 days before your start date.

What documents are required for an F-1 visa application?

As you can probably tell from the above, you’ll have acquired quite a collection of different documents by the time you’ve completed your visa application. The following checklist should help you keep track of things:

• your passport;
• Form I-20 – You should get this from your university once you’ve paid the SEVIS I-901 registration fee. It basically proves that you’ve been accepted as a student in the USA and recorded as such;
• Form DS-160 – You complete this online as the first part of your actual visa application. Print out the confirmation page for your interview;
• receipts for fee payments – If you’ve paid a visa application fee before your interview, bring your receipt. It’s a good idea to keep hold of other receipts related to visa fees too.

You might also need:

• academic transcripts;
• proof of financial support – Your interviewer may want to confirm that you can support yourself during your studies. Evidence of relevant scholarships / assistantships or other existing financial resources should demonstrate this.

Once you have your visa, all that’s left to do is pack your bags and fly! Read more about life as a PhD student in the USA in our guide.

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Gain the skills and knowledge needed to address today’s health challenges on a community level through education, public policy, research, and strategic partnerships.

Why Earn an M.P.H. at New York Tech?

New York Institute of Technology tailors this fully online Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program to individuals working in or planning to pursue a career in the public health field.

You’ll explore public health systems in urban and rural environments, both nationally and globally, focusing on prevention and empowering traditionally underserved communities. You’ll acquire a broad understanding of public health in its historical context and master evidence-based principles and their application to present challenges, including environmental health and health disparities, as well as the mitigation of epidemics and natural disasters.

With its emphasis on communications, policy, and interdisciplinary solutions, our M.P.H. program will help you develop a methodological, social justice-centered mindset. You’ll learn to act as an advocate on a range of public health challenges, promoting greater well-being and helping communities move toward more equitable outcomes.  

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Give your perspective on healthcare provision and policy a global context. This immersive program includes classroom learning, research, and hands-on international fieldwork. Some M.P.H. credits/courses can be applied toward the Global Health Certificate.

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With in-depth knowledge of matters related to public health, M.P.H. students find roles that draw on their expertise and passions, embarking on careers ranging from public policy advocacy to medical services management.

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Public Health (MPH)

Become a public health leader, innovator and advocate.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides a collaborative, applied approach to public health education, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention to vulnerable populations. Gain the knowledge and practical skills to become an effective public health leader and solve problems to reduce health disparities. Choose from one of two concentrations:

• Community health practice: Assess a community’s health needs and design, implement and evaluate interventions that address those needs.
• Social epidemiology: Use biostatistics and epidemiology to inform research, policy and intervention efforts aimed at eliminating health inequalities.

Courses are offered on weekday evenings at DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus. This program can be completed in two years.

Diverse opportunities for field experience

You’ll get real-world experience by doing a nine-month practicum in the public health field. Chicago has a number of government agencies, community organizations and health care systems that serve as practicum sites.

Application Deadlines

The application for next fall is open now in SOPHAS , the centralized application service for public health programs. Our priority deadline is annually March 1st of the year you intend to start the program. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis after the priority deadline until the cohort is filled.

Submit an online application, official transcripts, résumé/CV, a personal statement and two letters of recommendation.

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You’ll take seven core courses, seven concentration-specific courses and two electives.

of MPH graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.

Get your MPH Degree with faculty who make an impact

You’ll study with passionate and driven faculty like Assistant Professor Suzanne Carlberg-Racich, who has spent over 16 years volunteering at Chicago Recovery Alliance, where she currently serves as the Director of Research. Her teaching practices utilize the Chicago area as an extension of the classroom. She enrolls her students in real-world experience due to her two decades of public health practice.

“This program gave me the tools I needed to approach any given public health challenge with curiosity, hope and confidence that I could impact positive change. One of the key functions of my position is to lead Lurie Children’s community health needs assessment and implementation strategy process. My training with DePaul has prepared me to lead these efforts, including stakeholder engagement, primary data collection, secondary data analysis, dissemination and iterative evaluation and monitoring.”

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