Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Health Sciences - Behavioral Sciences in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,126
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Behavioral Sciences concentration focuses on studying health determinants linked to preventing and managing illnesses and disabilities across diverse and at-risk populations. This program prioritizes collaborative work with communities through interdisciplinary teams to examine and create initiatives targeting the wide-ranging social and environmental elements affecting health behaviors and outcomes. The PhD curriculum in Public Health Sciences with a behavioral sciences specialization balances qualitative and quantitative approaches, along with applying and evaluating theories to comprehend how social and cultural dynamics shape health-related actions.
This Ph.D. program aims to develop researchers and practitioners equipped to tackle modern public health challenges affecting individuals, communities, and entire populations.
Students cultivate comprehensive public health expertise: mastering research communication for varied audiences, academic publishing, teaching in higher education, and upholding ethical principles in all professional settings. While full-time students may finish degree requirements in 4 years, most typically complete the program within 5 years based on their dissertation research scope. Graduates pursue careers in academia, lead extensive public health research initiatives, or work in governmental and healthcare organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must complete an online application to the Graduate School. The minimum admission requirements for the program are as follows:
1) Master's degree in public health or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in all graduate work
2) Competitive GRE scores taken within the past 5 years
3) TOEFL if the previous degree was from a country where English is not the official language, with a minimum score of 83 (Internet-based test), 220 (computer-based test), or 557 (paper-based test)
4) Statement of Purpose in which the applicant details why she/he wants to pursue a PhD in Public Health Sciences in the specified concentration at UNC Charlotte
5) Three letters of recommendation, including at least two letters from former professors familiar with the applicant's graduate work
6) Have completed a CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) accredited Master's degree in public health. Students who have not completed a Master's degree in public health may be required to take additional courses as determined by the PhD Review Committee upon review of current CEPH requirements. Such courses will be specified at the time of admission into the program (see below for Prerequisite Coursework).
IELTS - 6.5
1) Master's degree in public health or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in all graduate work
2) Competitive GRE scores taken within the past 5 years
3) TOEFL if the previous degree was from a country where English is not the official language, with a minimum score of 83 (Internet-based test), 220 (computer-based test), or 557 (paper-based test)
4) Statement of Purpose in which the applicant details why she/he wants to pursue a PhD in Public Health Sciences in the specified concentration at UNC Charlotte
5) Three letters of recommendation, including at least two letters from former professors familiar with the applicant's graduate work
6) Have completed a CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) accredited Master's degree in public health. Students who have not completed a Master's degree in public health may be required to take additional courses as determined by the PhD Review Committee upon review of current CEPH requirements. Such courses will be specified at the time of admission into the program (see below for Prerequisite Coursework).
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
22,126