Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Health and Behavioral Sciences in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver
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Denver United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,568
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Health & Behavioral Sciences (HBS) PhD program develops future leaders in population health research, combining insights from social, behavioral, and health sciences. Our interdisciplinary approach examines health outcomes, behaviors, and healthcare systems. Recent student research has explored diverse topics including HIV/AIDS dynamics, healthcare delivery environments, social network influences on health practices, medical ethics, cognitive biases in health decisions, social-biological health connections, and factors driving health inequities. Our alumni emerge as experts in analyzing the root causes of health disparities across populations.
New cohorts begin each fall, completing two years of core coursework alongside peers. The curriculum emphasizes behavioral theories, study design, statistical analysis, qualitative research, and population health influencers. Following coursework, students typically dedicate 1-2 years to developing dissertation proposals under faculty committee guidance. After prospectus approval, most students complete their dissertation research within another 1-2 years with ongoing committee support. Full-time students generally graduate in 4-6 years. The program strongly emphasizes faculty-mentored research opportunities alongside independent dissertation and academic project work throughout the doctoral journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or substantial research experience, is recommended for admission to the PhD program. Students applying without prerequisites may be admitted but will be required to complete appropriate courses before being permitted to complete the core curriculum.
In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate School, the specific admission requirements for the PhD in health and behavioral sciences are as follows:
Knowledge from prior course work or vocational experience in Epidemiology (3 semester hours or the equivalent work experience). The applicant should have an understanding of the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology, including measures of risk, mortality, the distribution of disease, the role of bias and confounders, and study design.
Demonstrated academic excellence as evidenced by strong undergraduate and graduate GPAs, and a strong score on the GRE. Admission to the program is highly competitive.
English language requirements: Applicants must have a minimum score of TOEFL paper based test is 537, 75 IBT, Minimum IELTS Score Accepted: 6.5, the minimum score of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic is 51.
Tuition
USD
22,568