Davis,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication - Health Communication in Davis United States | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
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Davis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Researchers specializing in Health Communication examine how health-related information is created and shared across various platforms, including traditional media, digital networks, and interpersonal interactions, and its impact on thoughts, feelings, and actions. This discipline investigates media influences on health through entertainment content, news reports, and promotional materials, as well as the role of personal relationships and social circles in shaping health behaviors. It also explores strategic health campaigns using both conventional media and emerging digital tools (such as mobile applications and educational games), along with doctor-patient interactions in clinical environments. Our program provides interdisciplinary health communication education, incorporating insights from experts in media studies, population health, medical practice, and developmental psychology. Students are urged to leverage our faculty's diverse knowledge and research opportunities through cooperative projects. With growing interest in structured health communication education, we've developed a curriculum covering fundamental principles, practical applications, and cutting-edge developments in the field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree from the University of California both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement. Regional accreditation for U.S. institutions and authorization by a national higher education authority for international institutions
Transcripts of all college work, a Statement of Purpose, and a Personal History Statement.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 100 out of a possible 120, counting all four sections of the iBT TOEFL (Internet-based TOEFL). TOEFL scores expire after two years.
Graduate Studies requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7.0 on a 9-point scale.
The letters of recommendation should be from persons who can evaluate your scholarly potential. We suggest obtaining at least two letters from faculty members with whom you have studied or worked.
Transcripts of all college work, a Statement of Purpose, and a Personal History Statement.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 100 out of a possible 120, counting all four sections of the iBT TOEFL (Internet-based TOEFL). TOEFL scores expire after two years.
Graduate Studies requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7.0 on a 9-point scale.
The letters of recommendation should be from persons who can evaluate your scholarly potential. We suggest obtaining at least two letters from faculty members with whom you have studied or worked.
Tuition
USD
27,366