Johnson City,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Public Health - Epidemiology in Johnson City United States | East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,120
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) program provides an advanced professional credential tailored for individuals seeking to advance their careers in public health. This degree equips professionals with essential skills in leadership, advocacy, analytical thinking, research, and effective communication. Graduates are prepared for diverse leadership roles across local, national, and global contexts, improving community health outcomes in both rural and urban environments. The program offers three specialization tracks: community health, epidemiology, and health management and policy. Detailed admission criteria and degree specifications can be found in the Dr.P.H. sections of the Community and Behavioral Health Department, Biostatistics and Epidemiology Department, or Health Services Management and Policy listings.
Total Credits Required - 58
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Other grading systems will be evaluated upon receipt of transcripts. Graduate students whose native language is not English must submit one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Score of 79 (Internet-Based), Score of 550 (Paper-based). International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Score of 6.5.
Admission to the Doctor of Public Health program is competitive and based on scholarship, letters of recommendation, and evidence of potential success, including:
Evidence of successful completion of an M.P.H. or equivalent degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in the United States.
Application form and accompanying fee.
One official transcript of all previous undergraduate and graduate work (except previous coursework completed at ETSU).
A personal essay that includes a written statement of career and educational goals, professional experience, and prospective area of interest for the dissertation.
Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past 5 years (except for those with a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution within the United States). If ETSU has GRE scores taken within the last 5 years already on file, the applicant does not need to resubmit these scores.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's academic, professional, or personal achievement, competence, ethics, and potential.
GPA - International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale
Admission to the Doctor of Public Health program is competitive and based on scholarship, letters of recommendation, and evidence of potential success, including:
Evidence of successful completion of an M.P.H. or equivalent degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in the United States.
Application form and accompanying fee.
One official transcript of all previous undergraduate and graduate work (except previous coursework completed at ETSU).
A personal essay that includes a written statement of career and educational goals, professional experience, and prospective area of interest for the dissertation.
Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past 5 years (except for those with a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution within the United States). If ETSU has GRE scores taken within the last 5 years already on file, the applicant does not need to resubmit these scores.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's academic, professional, or personal achievement, competence, ethics, and potential.
GPA - International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale
Tuition
USD
15,120