Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Community Health and Prevention in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,308
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Community Health and Prevention at Drexel's Dornsife School of Public Health equips graduates with comprehensive knowledge of public health scholarship, focusing on social and behavioral factors influencing health outcomes. Students develop expertise in conducting innovative research to enhance public health understanding and practice. This interdisciplinary program applies theoretical and practical research approaches to address and prevent public health challenges. Graduates emerge as skilled public health scholars, educators, and leaders, ready to make impactful contributions in academic, policy, and service roles across the U.S. and worldwide.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Completion of a bachelors and masters degree with significant training in disciplines related to the social and behavioral sciences sociology psychology communications political science history geography etc or a health discipline public health social work medicine nursing nutrition etc
For outstanding candidates significant research or professional experience may substitute for a prior masters degree Typically a minimum of 2-3 years of postbaccalaureate experience will be expected
Evidence of prior research and scholarly experience in areas related to public health
Evidence of intellectual capacity and readiness to conduct rigorous independent research at the doctoral level including strong performance in relevant coursework Especially for prospective students whose native language is not English evidence of strong skills in analytical writing and English comprehension
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
Competitive applicants should have a TOEFL score of 100 or an IELTS score of 70 This requirement can be waived if the applicant completed their degree at an accredited college or university in the United States
For outstanding candidates significant research or professional experience may substitute for a prior masters degree Typically a minimum of 2-3 years of postbaccalaureate experience will be expected
Evidence of prior research and scholarly experience in areas related to public health
Evidence of intellectual capacity and readiness to conduct rigorous independent research at the doctoral level including strong performance in relevant coursework Especially for prospective students whose native language is not English evidence of strong skills in analytical writing and English comprehension
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
Competitive applicants should have a TOEFL score of 100 or an IELTS score of 70 This requirement can be waived if the applicant completed their degree at an accredited college or university in the United States
Tuition
USD
25,308