Cambridge,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Population Health Sciences - Social and Behavioral Sciences in Cambridge United States | Harvard University
Harvard University
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Cambridge United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,032
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Those considering doctoral studies in the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences should submit their application to the PhD Program in Population Health Sciences, selecting Social & Behavioral Sciences as their specialization area.
Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) oversees the PhD in Population Health Sciences, with degrees conferred by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This program provides comprehensive, cross-disciplinary training in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for analyzing population health, along with growth-oriented perspectives on population health science. Participants will specialize in one of these departmental focus areas: Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Global Health and Population, Nutrition, or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
A distinguished undergraduate record, as well as excellent performance in any graduate work undertaken, is required for admission to this program. Although a previous graduate degree is not required, students in any of the fields of study should have successfully completed coursework in introductory statistics or quantitative methods. In general, applicants must demonstrate strong enthusiasm and ability for rigorous pursuit of scientific knowledge in public health. Preference will be given to applicants who have either some relevant work experience or graduate work in the chosen field of study after completion of a bachelor’s degree.
All applicants to the PhD Program in Population Health Sciences are required to select a field of study in their application and indicate an area of specialization. Secondary interest in an additional field of study may also be indicated in the application and statement of purpose.
English Language Scores: iBT TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS score of 7.5. Application Deadline: December 1.
Tuition
USD
54,032