PhD in Public Health - Public Health Policy and Management in New York United States | New York University

New York University | New York United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 41,724
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The demanding Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health program at GPH enables students to integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, blending cutting-edge ideas with real-world implementation. You'll collaborate closely with and receive mentorship from NYU's distinguished global faculty network, working on pioneering research to address worldwide public health challenges.

Customize your academic journey by choosing from four specialized tracks: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Social & Behavioral Sciences, or Public Health Policy & Management. This focused approach equips you with the forward-thinking skills and expertise necessary to thrive in academic and research careers.

The Public Health Policy and Management specialization trains students to: (1) utilize proper research methodologies to examine health policy and management concerns, (2) compile evidence to inform policy decisions and evaluate public initiatives that enhance population health and health equity, and (3) analyze various management theories and apply them to key challenges in healthcare and public health systems. This PhD concentration incorporates advanced methodological, policy, and management coursework from Wagner and Stern, alongside specialized public health policy and health services research classes at the School of Global Public Health.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

All applicants to the PhD in Public Health must hold an undergraduate or first professional degree from an accredited institution. We suggest, but do not require, that you hold either a Master of Public Health degree or equivalent graduate coursework to apply. If you do not have these credentials, you can complete the required coursework in the first year of the PhD program.

Prior academic performance: Usually at least a cumulative 3.3 GPA in prior undergraduate and graduate programs and have received A or A- grades in quantitative courses

Work and research experience: Usually 2-3 years of relevant experience, including professional, research, publications, internships or volunteer

Statement of purpose: Evaluated for evidence that the applicant understands the program and the field, can clearly articulate professional and academic goals, and has carefully considered how the program will help them achieve those goals

Writing sample: Help the admissions committee understand the applicant's critical and analytical skills, facility in writing, and potential as a future researcher

Recommendations: Evaluated for the extent to which recommenders indicate the applicant's potential for advanced graduate training and career in public health

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required to apply to the PhD program.

Personal interview (if invited)

TOEFL scores from applicants for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not completed a previous degree at an accredited U.S. college or university, A minimum score of 100 on the internet-based test is required.

Tuition USD 41,724
New York City, NY, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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