Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Health - Health Services and Policy Research in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
Situated in Atlanta's vibrant core, a worldwide center for public health knowledge, Georgia State University's Ph.D. program trains future public health leaders to perform autonomous research across academic institutions, government health agencies, healthcare providers, and corporate settings.
The Health Services and Policy Research Concentration equips doctoral candidates to investigate public health policies and healthcare systems. Focus areas encompass healthcare service distribution and accessibility, financing and payment structures for medical services, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of healthcare programs. This concentration incorporates cross-disciplinary approaches from fields like health administration, policy studies, business management, public health legislation, medical ethics, and economics to prepare scholars for comprehensive public health research with wide-reaching implications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the Ph.D. in Public Health program at Georgia State University should submit their materials through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) website. The application and all supporting materials must be submitted by the December 1 deadline.
Application materials include:
SOPHAS application and fee
A resume or curriculum vitae
Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended
Three professional references
A statement of purpose and objectives
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants
Any applicant whose country of birth is English-speaking (as listed here) is not subject to the English Proficiency requirement. For applicants whose country of birth is not English-speaking, proof of English proficiency can be demonstrated through one of the following means:
Proof of baccalaureate or graduate degree completion inside the U.S. (from an accredited institution) or outside the U.S., where English is the official language of academic instruction from an approved country (view this link for the list of approved countries)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores of 80 or above (internet-based test)
International Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or above
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program
Application materials include:
SOPHAS application and fee
A resume or curriculum vitae
Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended
Three professional references
A statement of purpose and objectives
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants
Any applicant whose country of birth is English-speaking (as listed here) is not subject to the English Proficiency requirement. For applicants whose country of birth is not English-speaking, proof of English proficiency can be demonstrated through one of the following means:
Proof of baccalaureate or graduate degree completion inside the U.S. (from an accredited institution) or outside the U.S., where English is the official language of academic instruction from an approved country (view this link for the list of approved countries)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores of 80 or above (internet-based test)
International Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or above
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program
Tuition
USD
24,246